Ravel

I am listening to Ravel. I love Ravel, always have, since I've known his music. I think the first time I heard his music, and knew it was his composition, was my senior year of high school. I was at a concert at my new art school, the NC School of the Arts, and a young, talented cello player presented a collection of his music. From that day on, I couldn't get my hands on enough Ravel. I realize at this moment, that it has been so long since I have listened to music "just because." Now it seems, my interest in music is only for the purpose of creating dance. It has been so long, since I've lay on the floor, to let the notes flow over my body, so I can absorb them and nothing more. I want to do that now, but my cat is on the counter, and I am supposed to be writing essays for school, and an article for the magazine I'm writing for. I need no light, no food, nothing visual, only a place to lie comfortably, so I can fully experience this beauty. Each song I listen to, I want to push repeat, but then the next song starts, and I would rather listen on. Each song is so beautiful. If I were a musician of any skill, I would desire to play this music. Would it be so bad to take a break, and listen?

~Cara