So, I was recently browsing the new MountO search engine that Hephaestus installed, and I stumbled upon a website known as "youtube.com". Has anyone out there ever heard of this site? It's pretty cool — people can submit their own videos to share with the rest of the world.
Anyhow, I was aimlessly scrolling through the videos, when suddenly, I found a rather surprising one. It was a video of a song called "Sailing", and was apparently written by some guy named Christopher Cross. I started listening to it, and I felt this strange sort of—… of connection, for lack of a better word. As I was listening to it, it reminded me of happier times, and of the better moments before I had ever needed to have dealt with the wretched Odysseus. It actually brought some tears to my eyes.
It was a song about the peace and tranquility that you get out on the water. About the solitude found when all alone with no one but the ocean and the wind to keep you company. About how it takes your mind from everyday worries. And it was exquisite, and wonderful, and good in every which way.
The song also reminded me of other things, though. Emotions and feelings that I have not properly felt in many years. It gave me a sense of power, and belonging. Just knowing that the domain over which I rule had the power and beauty to inspire someone to compose music about it. That fact has done just as much, if not more, to make me feel better about myself than the emotions the song instilled in me had. Truthfully, I have not felt as good as hearing this song has made me feel in a great long while. If only there were more songs such as this one… That would finally give me a proper sense of belonging in regards to the mortals...
Quite frankly, this was one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Certainly far better the measly tinkling noises Hermes can play with his lyre, or Pan with his pipes.
Later, I found myself interested in trying to find more music the likes of "Sailing". However, for the brief amount of time that I had allocated for myself for the purpose of finding more of that style of music, I was unable to find any other similar songs. It is now that I reach out to those out there who are reading this right now. If you happen to know of other songs such as this one, would you be willing to oblige an old, weary sea-god? Though it's a common misconception that I spend all of my time battling against foolish mortals and thrice-cursed members of my family, I do actually need things to preoccupy myself. And little things like listening to music are just about the only things that keep me going every day. So please, if any of you happen upon any good music like "Sailing", please let me know.
Now, for those of you who are interested, the video to "Sailing" can be found at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMkIuKXwmlU
