Engelbert Humperdinck

First and foremost, let me point out that the dude's last name is something out of the Princess Bride. Secondly, I haven't heard much of this person's music, in fact I have heard exactly one song by this person. Google reveals that he is a Christian singer, I picked that much up by the lyrics of Blessed Be Your. I was listening to a friend's collection of radio stuff and came across this file.

I don't know if Wired or any of the powers that be of coolness have done a study on why a person loves a certain song. I am sure someone somewhere has tried to quantify this, it would definitely help boost record sales. Anyway, I love a song more because of how I feel when I hear that song. I might love the stupidest little beat in a completely mediocre song and it'll still be on my "songs I really, really like" list.

I find the thought of religion very, very comforting. It is such a comfortable blanket to slumber under. It would take away my burden of responsibilities and protect me. Its too bad that I can't convince myself of organized religion, then I wouldn't have to search for my own path. But, being who I am, I have to find my own answers. I am OK with the thought of no comfort blanket, its hard but I'll manage.

This one song that I am talking about, its amazing in the way it just absolves and abjures all of my internal turmoil. You just want to lose yourself in *something*. Novocaine for the soul! He has an awesome voice and the song does an awesome job of just evoking the relief one would feel at having all control taken away.

My poor little brain is burdened with a lot right now. Everyone's is. I can only deal with my lot and it seems that right now some good ol Christian music will save my sanity.