Getting to know the PEOPLE behind the music of every playlist

Most people LOVE music. Many speak passionately about it. Sure, you've heard them talking...

"I love MY music."

"MY playlists rock!"

"On my iPod I've got all MY favorite songs"

"I keep a box of CDs in my car with all MY music"

"Playing MY music playlists while I work helps the day go faster"

Did you notice what they said? It's THEIR music. Apparently this music speaks so directly to them they take immediate possession of it...they OWN it.

But remember, that music didn't create itself. It was imagined and realized by (gasp) a person!

Just imagine if those who love THEIR music learned about the people who MADE it?

Let's examine some music, and then, the people who make it:

In the pop/rock world there's a new act you've gotta hear and see right away. Paramore is headed (or should I say "red-headed") by singer Hailey Williams, her personality jumps off the stage and into your eyes and earbuds. The members of the band add to the energy pumping out during 100% of each song they've created.

Watch Paramore's high energy video "Misery Business"

Cool interview with Hailey and the band at the Grammy awards

If you love classical music, you've gotta start learning about the latest excitement about a young guy (he's 26) named Gustavo Dudamel from Argentina. He was hired by the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra to be their conductor...and to add youth and vibrancy to classical music. Here are some links to learn more about young Gustavo, and to see the energy he puts into interpretation of the classics.

Gustavo in action on stage

He even interviews with energy

My son Jason Zarecki heads a band called Paperboy Jack. They are based in Phoenix, Arizona, and are proud of their own repertiore rather than well-known "cover" songs by famous artists.

Each member of Paperboy Jack has their own music swirling through their heads most of the time. In fact, that's what it's like when you're a musician. That's also what makes this band and every local band one-of-a-kind. Their music is a reflection of their own lives. They have lots to say.

For example, check out the...

MySpace page for Paperboy Jack

MySpace page for Addie Nicole, the band's girl guitarist

And look at the unsigned bands, just in Phoenix alone!

There's no question musicians everywhere are creating plenty of music. Just look around, I'm sure some are speaking directly and specifically to you.

There are literally millions of acts creating music for the masses every day, just so that you can love it and make it part of your own life. That's means if you love it, it will become your music. Interesting paradox in music: Even though it's THEIR music (they created it), it can be YOUR music (you relate to it), in a very powerful and possessive way.

Take some time to learn more about the people behind YOUR music, and you'll love it even more...and probably find some new friends in the process.

Tom Zarecki

PS: want to work at a place that specializes in music and playlists? Read this article on how to start working at a radio station this week: http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-get-a-job-at-a-radio-station