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Rediscovering Music in a Screen-Heavy World
In a sun-drenched backyard in Southern California, I remember being just 6 years old, performing my own version of “Dance: Ten; Looks: Three” from A Chorus Line. I had no clue what the song really meant, but the energy of the music and the essence of the show enveloped me, fueling my performance. My mom was around somewhere, but I didn’t need her to spin a record; the house was alive with music from beautiful speakers, and I was lost in my own little world—both in my living room and in my imagination.
What’s missing from this memory? A computer screen. No harsh glare or the struggle of navigating an iTunes playlist just to hear the bittersweet notes of “What I Did for Love” or “One.” The sounds didn’t come from a weak speaker below a glowing screen that drained the warmth from the room.
Recently, I had a moment of frustration. I wanted to share a song called “More” from the Dick Tracy soundtrack with my child. I remembered how my mom and I used to blast that CD on road trips, feeling like we were on our own magical adventure. But when I went to play it, I realized our old boombox had given up on us. I wasn’t about to load that gorgeous soundtrack onto my computer and deal with the chaos of iTunes.
“Where’s that song?” I thought, only to see my child distracted by a YouTube video. And just like that, the moment was lost to the computer screen.
“Not this time!” I declared. My husband, the voice of reason, reminded me it wasn’t a good time for a purchase. But my excitement got the better of me, and I insisted on buying a new stereo. It wasn’t just any stereo; it was a small CD player with speakers—just perfect!
Here’s the funny part: it’s the inconvenience of using it that has my 3-year-old hooked. She chooses a CD, opens it, and carefully places it in the player. She watches it spin and listens to it whirr before hitting play. The act of putting on music has become a delightful ritual. Unlike a computer that’s constantly pulling her attention away with messages and videos, this simple machine is dedicated to music.
Now, we listen while we draw or play games. Today, we spun some Charlie Parker while it rained outside. Our music sessions have transformed everything—even Candyland isn’t so torturous with Stevie Wonder in the background. When we dance, it’s just us, the music, and the sounds of the world outside, free from the distraction of screens. Technology has finally taken a backseat.
This morning, we played the entire Dick Tracy album, every song included. I finally got to share “More” with my little one. The lyrics remind us of the joy of wanting more, the magic of music being limitless.
With our new stereo, we’ve gained so much joy for a small investment. Music invites imagination, something we can explore without the interference of a screen. It opens up a world of possibilities that beckons us beyond what we can see.
In the end, we’re out just $50 for a stereo, but we’ve gained an abundance of shared moments and cherished experiences.
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Summary:
This piece reflects on the joys of sharing music with children, highlighting the importance of tangible experiences over screen distractions. It emphasizes how a simple stereo can create meaningful memories and connections, allowing for creativity and imagination to flourish.