Building bonds through the purity of music: Galway Sessions

The Galway Sessions is a collective musical jam session between Sterling, Scotland and Galway, Ireland where artists come to Galway, both Scottish, Irish and across the world, to play traditional music and further the bond of friendship between the two cities. I had the opportunity to watch one of these 'sessions' occur at  a local pub called 'The Crane", and I must say it was probably one of the most favorite experiences yet.

Although words have the ability to communicate important and relevant information and writing can be considered an art form within itself, there is something about music that can only be communicated through the relationship of notes that can resonates within one's soul and bring about emotions that you never knew existed. You could tell that these artists really felt the songs they were playing and they did it purely for the love of their instrument, music & art.

What I thought was even more beautiful was what the sessions represented. It was a bringing together of two communities purely through music and even though culturally they may be different, they are able to relate to one another with appreciation and respect through their art form.

I took a few videos so I hope you enjoy. The first is of a young Scottish man playing who just came in and starting jamming. The second is of the actual session with ALOT of musicians. If you would like to know more about the Galway Sessions, check out http://www.galwaysessions.com/.

Music express that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent - Victor Hugo

Peace & Love,

Monique