Blog 50

Chad Urmston

Music is a huge part of my life. Lyrics are the easiest thing I can relate to. Chad Urmston first was the lead singer of a band called Dispatch, then later moving onto a band called State Radio. I feel like you can learn a lot about a person by the music they listen to, in this case, the music they create. Chad sounds like the most beautiful person by his lyrics. I can honestly say that I know absolutely nothing about the man, other than he has a strong stance on peace and equality. From his music, you can feel his love for the world. A main focus of his songs are about war, which tends to be offensive to many, but Chad puts the focus on what goes on within the human mind.

Some of my favorite lyrics:

1. “I ain't opposed to seeking justice but you're going about it all wrong”
2. “If you die will I get word that you're gone

Or will I hear it in passing conversation

Will I stop short and, fall to the ground

Distance is short when your hand carries what your eye found”

My love for Chad’s lyrics is so great because he takes his world experiences and is inspired by them to make his music. He writes his song “Camilo” because his friend who was imprisoned because he was a conscientious objector.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pt9ccupIoE

He writes his song “Elias” because of a trip he took in 1994 to Zimbabwe, where he met a gardener named Elias who hoped that his sons, Honest and Manuel, would one day have the opportunity to gain a higher education. Not only did he write about their story, but he started the Elias fund, just from this one man’s story inspiring him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEw7xPPHj1A

Chad is an amazing being. Simply amazing.