Monday, November 12, 2012

Fleeting

Fleeting thoughts. Fleeting feelings. Why must everything, well, flee? Why is it so impossible to hang onto that particular thought, that undeniable feeling, that inexplicable joy? Why must it be all so transient? Is it because we are human and that is the way of the world? Is it because we don't put enough effort into hanging onto that which we seek so desperately, that once we have found it, it is no longer of importance or relevance?

I have a wide array of musical preferences, as I am sure you have noticed. Sometimes I find one that not only resonates with me on an emotional level but also has a remarkable video. This song's video has some of the most talented choreography and dancers I have ever seen. It is exquisitely pieced together, and the story is one in which I think we can all relate.

Valtari by Sigur Ros, a band out of a country, another island of course, I long to visit: Iceland

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