I came to the realization that this project will not end with the closing of 2012 like I originally planned. That is because My Musical Evolution will continue. I do foresee that it will change. Instead of being a retrospective, it will be a live feed as I report in real time the latest influences and music that captures my attention. My Musical Evolution will become my music journal.
The 80’s catch a lot of flak for the styles and attitudes. It sometimes seems like the 80’s were the anti-60’s. Where the hippies and beatniks were all about less, the 80’s were all about more. More colors, more jewelry, more eye shadow and more hair.
It is easy to make fun of the styles and I’m sure that millions of photo albums are viewed every year with “What were we thinking?” being mumbled quietly. I for one feel so fortunate to have been at the eye of that storm. It may seem cartoonish and over the top but it was a lot of fun. Of course I don’t think I ever got too far out there. I had several brightly colored tank tops that I frequently wore two at a time. Maybe the leopard print spandex was a little too much.
Cyndi Lauper –She Bop
Eurythmics – Here Comes The Rain Again
Huey Lewis & The News – Heart Of Rock & Roll
Genesis – That’s All
Michael Jackson – Human Nature
Even though I was focused on the Heavy Metal scene at this time, These songs are still connected to me in a way that is hard to describe.