Music has been a uniting force in our family. We all have our favorites, early on it was "Message in a Bottle" for Daniel Edward Zientek Pogue, "Janie's Got a Gun" for Caylea Pogue (yes be a bit afraid!), the Chile Peppers for Ian Redeemed Pogue, anything by Third Day for Lanette Pogue and The Who's whole repertoire for me. These tastes evolved through CD purchases, Spirit West Coast, ACL, and other concerts. Regardless, when we couldn't understand each other - a song would help close the gap.
Ian in particular was a person who was fueled by and exuded music. He went through all phases of music styles loving them all - classic rock, new wave, jazz, screamo, blues, soul, indie, worship, and even a bit of country (poor kid...). I see him and hear him in lyrics of songs, in the back beat, the riff and melody. Sharing music with Ian - whether listing to a song in his car, via video on YouTube on his computer, having an impromptu concert in the living room, or playing with him in a band at the Stone was a special experience - it was in music that his heart was revealed.
From time to time, I would like to share some songs that express to me who Ian is, what he valued, and how we feel since he has gone home to be with our Father in Heaven. Here they are in reverse order so the newest is always on top.
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