I'm not going to lie, I've always been a little ashamed to admit that I like pop music. Why? Is it because "real" musicians think it's plagiarized mindless crap or because if you listen to it you're labeled as shallow, immature or stuck in high school? Or is it because music is like fashion in that you can't be a Gothic wearer on Monday and a preppy sweater wearer on Wednesday, just as you can't head bang to hard rock on Monday but listen to country on the weekends. That would make you a phony. At least that is the impression I've always had. Well, whatever my reason was, I've always kept my love for pop music on the down low and I'm ready to come out. I like the crap they call pop. And I've liked a lot of it. Justin Timberlake, Christina Augulierra, Kelly Clarkson, I've even been caught listening to a few older Brittany Spears hits. Ohh, that one was a hard one to confess. Okay now I need to feel cool again and so I'll tell you that I like other genres of music too. I love alternative, rock, whatever genre Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, and Indigo Girls fit into, punk, some country, blues, Broadway, and classic rock. Continuing on. . .
My sister-in-laws were all in town and we needed a reason for a girls night out and when we discovered that Jordin Sparks was coming to wittle Orem Utah (I know, I hope her career is still working out) we jumped on it. Although I know none of her songs it was fun just to get out and dance especially because I haven't been to a concert in ages, since right before I got married. That my friends is totally lame! I've decided that must change because I really love live music and just because I'm a mom doesn't mean that I can't party too! Actually I told Shane that concerts would be even more fun now because it's totally legal for us to dance dirty (mom don't freak out I'm kidding about that).
Katie Lila decided that to spice up the night we should all dress up like 80's rockers. When that wasn't a go with my mother-in-law we opted for a toned down version and all wore side ponytails! I took Boston with me and he slept through most of it until the very end when I took him out of his car seat to jam with me as she sang her hit single "No Air" (which I have to say I really like.) She has an incredible set of lungs, is a decent performer, and all in all we had a great time. Because she doesn't have a large repertoire of songs yet she sang quite a few from other artists that we knew well, Traci Chapman, Alicia Keys, and Stevie Wonder to name a few.
So now that I've come out of the pop closet, it's time for you all to admit to your sinful music loves. What or whom do you really like that you have never fully embraced? Now is the time, now is your time to come forth. .. da dun duh.
Here are a few pics of the gals at the concert. Don't mind my crazy face!
4 comments:
You are adorable, Katie. . . . tell your sis-in-law I say hi. She was in the Relief Society in one of my wards. . . haven't seen her in forever! I think you were in that ward? Anyway - did you know you are a great writer? I love reading your stories. Take care!
Em
My sinful confessions are that I wore a side ponytail for way too long (I'm sure you remember), and that I've never been to a live concert. I'm so impressed you went and took Boston!
Hi katie! I felt like I was writing that post myself. Although I really don't hide it. I will admit though that I like a few of the Spice Girls songs. That's one I've kept under wrap for fear of humiliation.
Just want to let you know how much I like your blog. It is so entertaining to read. That's my little English major at work huh? Um I have to say I always like Michael Jackson, but you may have already known that. You mentioned that Jordan Sparks was coming to Orem, but I wouldn't have dreamed that you would actually go. But it sounds like you had a great time.
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