"Hello. Thank you for visiting and I'm glad you're here. Explore the latest updates and the new links. Welcome to my home, my music corner of the internet.
Enjoy your stay."
This is a Tejano Music site with a commonality line of balance.
Meaning ...
A music balance of Tejano awareness, logical/sound reasoning, and Tejano music issues/agendas ... plus music dialogue are the main principals of this site, and for all of you. Progress in the advocacy and infrastructure of our Tejano music industry you could say, again, 'is the heart and rhythm of TMDC.'
Music like life itself - I believe - can take us through so many roads, so many different paths, so many changes, traveling through city after city, playing in other states and countries, but more importantly we also learn other things from so many people we meet along the way. That is the beauty of life itself. Plus, throughout my lifetime music has been right next to me, from Austin TX to San Jose CA, and now in Sun City West AZ. Retired.
I must admit all of this ...
Has been an exceptionally 'long music journey' since the good old days in Austin. Today, well, I am grateful for the many advances in the digital world and how it's used in our modern and present day.
It is a fast-paced world out there with social media platforms, better commerce and overall music markets, many turbo-driven music apps - and we live in a exhilarating and exciting modernistic society with new trends, exclusive choices, and exciting paradigm models of the future.
Welcome. SHOWtime.
What two words ... relate to TEJANOmike? What are the relevant characteristics of TM? Or this site? Music Narratives.
Music narratives are songs that tell a story, whether true or fictitious, through lyrics, melody, rhythm, and other musical elements.
They can be found in various genres, such as rap, country, tejano, pop, and rock. Music narratives can mean "different things to different people, depending on their personal experiences, preferences, and interpretations."
Some possible meanings are:
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Music narratives can be a form of entertainment, as they capture the listener’s attention and imagination with their plot, characters, and emotions.
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They can also be a source of humor, suspense, or surprise, depending on the tone and style of the song.
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Music narratives can be a way of learning, as they convey information, facts, or perspectives about various topics, such as history, culture, society, or politics.
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They can be a way of teaching, as they illustrate moral lessons, values, or principles through their story.
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Music narratives can be a mode of expression, as they reflect the songwriter’s or singer’s personal experiences, feelings, thoughts, or opinions.
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They can also be a mode of communication, as they share a message, a point of view, or a call to action with the listener.
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Music narratives can be a tool for healing, as they help the listener cope with their own challenges, struggles, or traumas.
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They can also be a tool for empowerment, as they inspire the listener to overcome their fears, doubts, or limitations.
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Music narratives can be an art form for appreciation, as they showcase the creativity, skill, and talent of the musicians.
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They can also be an art form for criticism, as they challenge the norms, conventions, or expectations of the musical genre or the society.
Music narratives are "songs" that tell a story through lyrics and music. They can be found in different genres and styles, and they can convey various themes and messages. Afterwords, the thrills, chills, and tears we experience from music are the result of having our expectations artfully manipulated by a skilled composer and the musicians who interpret that music.
BTW, since I'm from Austin Texas, a Libra, well ...
"I love beauty in all forms" and in all kinds of art/abstract pictures, 'astronomy has been one of my favorite subjects since I was eight years old' ... Love to write and compose 'love ballads' and tejano music, originals and conjunto, group, and band music arrangements; also, I have written a few Latin and country charts.
I also play different kinds of music here, from super Tejano hits to light rock and new/old country, upload YouTube videos at times, and other music that I have in my music room, like salsa, oldies, Hawaiian, reggae, and classic hits. Other current interests are world history, United States history, photography, computers, and digital effects. I use Photoshop to layout my own pictures of the universe, creation, and astronomy together - FAV planet? - Saturn; and I luv, love the beautiful sound of the flute.
Finally, I look forward to a new day and a new site because ...
"It brings in a new life chapter, it opens another new path, and each day brings all of us another
window of opportunity for us to face the world all over again."
TEJANOmike is a passionate advocate for Tejano music, which is a genre that blends Mexican and US influences, often featuring instruments like the accordion and guitar. He runs a website called TEJANOmike.com ... where he shares his love for Tejano music, promotes its history, and encourages young musicians to excel in this genre. I would like to welcome all the new visitors from other states and countries, and much gratitude for long-time supporters of TM.
And try to remember my factoid from years ago: "For all our music industry failings, despite our limitations and fallibilities, us tejanos and tejanas are capable of greatness. We are a courageous generation, but without imagination, without a business alliance, and without total unity, we will go nowhere with La Nueva Onda." TM 05/14/2022