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When autumn comes around, I have a particular CD I always pull out that gets me in the fall mood. That CD is a mix of country songs sung by various artists that my parents put together when I was young. Growing up hearing this album every fall, I learned to associate country music with fall time. But in recent years, I started to question if there was another explanation as to why country music sounded so perfect from September to November. I finally concluded that the season of autumn is a time of harvest, a time for working a farm, for preparing for a Thanksgiving feast. Often farms and rural areas go hand in hand with country music because many country singers grew up in that sort of environment. Therefore, it seems fitting to hear music that relates to a farming environment during a season of harvest. If my logic is correct, it would also explain why I like to wear plaid during the fall and other country-inspired articles of clothing.
I also like to go beyond country and hear folk and acoustic music during fall as well. So perhaps another explanation for my music choice could be that country, folk, and acoustic songs tend to be about nature and the great outdoors. During the fall time, the weather makes it easier to spend time outside and enjoy the wonders of nature, so why wouldn't you want to complement your surroundings with fitting music? Maybe it's just me, and it's only a nice little tradition I like to carry on with my family. If that's the case, I'm okay with that. I will continue listening to country music at the start of the fall season. When the temperature starts to drop and the sky becomes a crisp blue, or when the trees turn all shades of reds, browns, and yellows and the air smells of pumpkin pie and apple cider, I will be there playing my mix of acoustic, country, and folk music. If you also share this tradition or would like to begin this year, you will definitely appreciate my playlist for this fall. If not, then I hope you enjoy these songs regardless of the season and still enjoy this time of harvest in your own way.
The song I chose today is called "Rocky Mountain High" and it is written and performed by famous country singer John Denver. This is the first track on that CD I mentioned earlier, and it is also the song most dedicated to talking about nature on that CD. Therefore, I thought it would be appropriate to pick to this week's fall music. I don't know too much about John Denver, but I can tell by the lyrics of this song that nature held a special place in his heart. From what I gathered, the song tells the story of a man who found his way in life by connecting with nature. Denver really emphasizes the power of the mountains as well as the serenity you feel when you are surrounded by them.
The particular video I posted for you to hear the song shows multiple images of landscapes and scenery to match the lyrics. I thought it would be most enjoyable to see beautiful views while listening to beautiful lyrics. In the description of the Youtube video, I noticed that the channel put a quote from John Muir. If you have never heard of Muir, you should definitely look him up. He has wonderful quotes about nature; the National Parks often use his quotes in their visitor's centers because of this. My personal favorite quote of his is "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks". I hope everyone can experience the truth behind that statement at least once in their lives. As I'm sure John Denver would agree, nature is a very beautiful and powerful thing. It is worth giving a chance, and in the end you may receive more than what you seek. May you enjoy the John Denver song today and have the opportunity to spend some time outdoors. Happy fall to you!
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