Music has been one of main ways I feel like I can relate to fellow human beings. Since their second album came out, I have been a huge fan of the band AWOLNATION. In this video, the singer and primary creator for the band, goes through their latest album, track by track, giving some insight on what the songs are about to him. I really enjoyed it. I have never felt like a resonated this well with an artist. At the end, he reveals the final track, "Outta Here" is hinting to fact that this might be their last album.
I immediately felt crushed after hearing this. This is the bands 5th album, entitled "The Phantom Five" which I now believe is in reference to the 5 albums. Suddenly the whole album felt different. I could suddenly understand a bunch of brilliantly hidden messages they have been sending since the beginning. It blew me away. And also I was so sad. I even cried about it for some time.
One of the few things that gets me really excited is when an artist I love is coming out with new music. I feel like it is one of the main things in life that make it worth living. And now there will be no more from one of my favorite bands. I felt ridiculous for my reaction but it was honest. I felt like I lost a friend.
Does anyone else feel this attached to music or any other art? Is it crazy to cry about something like this?