Jack White Pens Poem "Music is Sacred"

Recently Jack White did a press conference online via his record label Third Man Records' website answering questions and defending the new music streaming service he is part of called TIDAL. White went on to describe how this service will benefit up and coming artists who are trying to make it with their craft and not have to have second jobs. On May 23 in conjunction to the press conference, White also posted a poem on the Third Man Records blog titled Music is Sacred that goes on further to emphasize why it's important to help this music be made.

The original post with the poem can be read here.

"music is sacred
those of you who stand for the sanctity of music
so that its soul can breathe
and be heard
so that it blooms in graveyards
echoes in hotel hallways
awakens neighbors in the night
and fills peoples minds with fire
shout it out loud with whatever microphone you have
or these stones will shout for you.
jump in front of demons,
and stand over cowards and those who would intend
to rip out your lungs and dampen your desire
tell the living and the dead
what you know in your heart to be true
and what you know your ears
will forever hear
that the melody of the human race
is a song that never ends.
music is sacred."

Honestly, this is definitely one of the better pieces of written work describing the importance and sanctity of music. It plays an important role in our lives and culture. Without it so many people would be voiceless and have no way of communicating what they have within them. Props to White for talking about the subject so eloquently and beautifully.

Writer's Moment:

This has nothing to do with the story, but I want to say something really quick. Today marks one year since I embarked on writing Young Ears, Fresh Perspective. I realize I don't have anywhere near the readership that some blogs and publications do, but that just makes me appreciate those of you who do take the time every day to read through what I have to say even more. It's what gives me the strength and motivation to keep on with this. Thank you so much. I look forward to another year of writing these blogs for you all.