[THE PITCH: Blog 11] When I listen to a song on the way to practice, or a match, or just hanging out, I hardly ever contemplate the hours of hard work that wentinto making the music. I simply roll down the windows, turn up the volume, and cruise. Although there is a perceivable transformation in my disposition, it is driven by a blind devotion to attractivemelodies. However, when I watch a live performance, in which the musicians, singers, instruments, and electronics blend before my eyes, the power emanating from the stage triggers a deep emotionalreaction, as well as a greater appreciation for the art. Watching football is a lot like that … entertaining, exciting … emotional! Franklin Foer, who wrote, How Soccer Explainsthe World said, “Soccer isn’t the same as Bach or Buddhism. But it is often more deeply felt than religion, and just as much a part of the community’s fabric…” I’ve always felt alink between music and soccer, but I really haven’t taken the time to try and connect the dots …
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