Straight off, I chose Roots Music because we are required to take a FYS course. From the courses that were available when I registered and fit into my schedule the easiest, Roots was definitely the best option. I enjoy a lot of different types of music, but I don't know that much about the history of music or artists (both current and from back in the day) so it seemed like a good way to start figuring some music out. I haven't taken any music classes since middle school, so I also figured it would be nice to check them out again.
If I could take five pieces of music with me onto a desert isle, I would take
1. If Not For You-Bob Dylan
2. So Hard to Find My Way-Jackie Greene
3. Upside Down-Phish
4. The Way We Get By-Spoon
5. What I Got-Sublime
I associate Simon and Garfunkel with my parents. My mom doesn't like listening to just about any music, but that is the one record/CD that she will usually listen to without complaints. I don't really know any Lawrence and Welk (sp?), but the mention of them makes me think of my grandparents (both sides) because my parents tell stories about when they were younger and their parents listened to Lawrence and Welk.
If I got to choose the replacement for the National Anthem, I would choose Run-Around by Blues Traveler.
I don't play any instruments (former percussionist...for about a year, but I never learned to read music), but I love listening to music in most forms. My favorite type of music is probably just about anything with acoustic guitar. I love dancing. Now I'll have to start working on mastering the kazoo...
If I could ask Governor Blanco a question, I would ask her if there is still a large base of Cajun/Zydeco music in Lousianna and how it has shifted over the years.
