Music and Memories

A lifetime of memories recalled through music.

Music and Memories
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“Personal memories are embedded to some extent in things like music . . . as if in amber” (1:36).—Oliver Sacks

I have a Spotify playlist I turn on when I'm driving my car and don't feel like consciously selecting songs—when I just want to hear something familiar. This particular list consists of songs I’ve added at random over the years.

The other day I was listening and realized each song rekindled a very specific memory and mood. I glanced at the titles on the screen and noticed that over time I'd inadvertently created a list that replays my formative years. A list of events that helped make me me and the range of emotions I’ve felt along my journey. Each memory as vivid as the day I first experienced it.

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