Music touches all of our lives, but perhaps it's touched mine more than most. Almost every man I've ever been involved with has been a musician, including my husband. I have dozens of stories about how music effected these relationships, but one of my best stories is probably what my friends dubbed "The Great Thong Caper". About ten years ago, before I met my husband the saxophonist, I was dating a local rock star. On our very first date, I jokingly asked if anyone had ever thrown their underwear at him on the stage. He sadly replied that it hadn't happened yet, but was a life long dream of his. A few months later, I decided I had to make it a reality, but I always take things a step above the norm. I got together with the other wives/girlfriends of the band members and told them my plan. They were completely on board. So I ordered a case of thongs off eBay and on St. Patrick's Day, we set the plan in motion.
That night, the other girls and I handed out a pair of panties to every woman in the bar. Young and old, patrons and servers. No one was left out. We asked a select few to go up and request the guys play "American Pie". This was the signal. At the end of the song, we would go into action. It was a plan that worked better than I ever expected. All the women in the bar got really into it. Everyone sang along and cheered for them. At the end of the final verse, the whole band was literally showered in panties! Probably over a hundred pairs! They thought it was great and everyone had a good time. To this day, I still smile when I hear American Pie. I love this story so much, it actually inspired one of my upcoming novels, In Perfect Harmony, Book 2 in my Jersey Girl series, coming May 2015. Book one, Falling Star, is available now, and music plays a big role in this story too.
Sol Republic wants to know what has music made you do? What song reminds you of a special moment in time? Music is more than just words with a beat; music is emotion and provides us with inspiration. A good song can help us be happier, run faster, think clearer and love better. From the outrageous and irreverent to sexy and courageous, MMMDI showcases and celebrates the stories we all have of music inspiring us to do anything and everything. Tell us your story for a chance to win an amazing prize pack that includes:
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- 1 SOL REPUBLIC Master Tracks over-ear headphone
To enter, fill out the giveaway tools form below, but note the mandatory entry has very specific instructions. You MUST share your story about what music made YOU do. You can leave your story in the comments, on face book, twitter, instagram, etc, but your story MUST be a minimum of four complete sentences AND you MUST use the hashtag #MMMDI. You can leave your story in a comment or leave the link to where it was posted. If you do not follow these instructions, you will be disqualified. Winner will be picked at random from all eligible entries and will be notified via email. You will have 48 hours to reply before a new winner is selected. Open to the US only. Giveaway ends 11/4/14 at 12amEST. There will be two winners!
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Music made me understand my own feelings better. Music makes me a happier person, it helps me control my emotions. I cannot even imagine a world without music because music is such an important part of my life. I love music! #MMMDI
Music has changed my life and has made my days so much happier when I listen to music! Music totally changes my mood! The world without music would be a totally flat environment. I cannot imagine a day without music in my life! #MMMDI
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Music helps our family get our grove on. Whether its house chores or preparing a meal. We are always ready to shake our tail feathers to get the job done. Music makes worker lighter and more fun. #MMMDI costana78@gmail.com
Music made me feel artistically motivated. It gives me a happy feeling. I also helps validate my sad feelings to. I love music! #MMMDI
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Music made me feel artistically motivated. It gives me a happy feeling. I also helps validate my sad feelings to. I love music! #MMMDI
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Not only music but a few drinks to go along with it has made me do some lap dances for the ladies at my work when we partied after hours. I stayed dressed, just sat them in a chair and danced for them. Now they tease me and ask for lap dances whenever we go out together. #MMMDI
Back in high school, I was a wall flower. Then my school did the play Oklahoma. It was my favorite play so I had to try out. I got the lead and from that point on, I was never shy again. Music completely changed my life and made me the outgoing person I am today. #MMMDI
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Music is important to me because it helps me get work done. I like to sing & dance to the music & it improves my mood. Music is fun to listen to while doing tasks. Music makes me happy! #MMMDI
Stood in line for 12 hours for concert tickets. Back in the day when you actually had to spend the night in front of ticketmaster to buy a $30 ticekt to the Forum. Drove thru 3 states to see grateful dead
Music makes me happy and comforts me when I am sad. I Dance to it when I am alone. I sing to it in the car and when I am alone. Music just feels me with joy! #MMMDI
My daughters got involved in anime and manga a while back and managed to pull me into the Japanese culture with them. We started going to anime conventions, but one thing I really fell in love with is j-pop/rock. Living in the US we had to pay premium prices for music CD's of the Japanese bands we like. A few years ago, I discovered that my favorite J-pop band, M.O.V.E would be appearing at a convention in Virginia. We drove the nearly 800 miles and attended the convention, just to be able to see the band. They were amazing! We were lucky enough to see them again at a convention in Chicago, which is close to where we live. I just love their music and of course we played it all the way to and from Virginia when we first went to see them.
ABBA's songs got me through a very tough time in my life. My fiancé spent 4 weeks in the hospital before he passed away. Every morning on the way to the hospital and every evening on the way home, my ABBA Gold cassette played on my car radio. I sang as loud as I could, sometimes interrupted by laughter of memories of good times, sometimes resulting in a total breakdown of tears and despair. Through it all, the music coming from my car radio kept playing and kept me going so I could help him through his final days. Every single one of the songs on that cassette means so much to me to this day...#MMMDI
Music made me travel across the coutnry, alter my hari and what I wear. Even worked in record store for a while
#MMMDI Music helped me find my true love. My voice and so many great friends. Memories that will never be forgotten all happened at awesome concerts. Music has really influeced my whole family
Music MOTIVATES me! I can gget far more done of anything I am trying to accomplish if I have music playing! Of course they must be my favorite tracks , but it always works!
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Music is pretty much my life. There is not a minute that goes by that I dont have music playing. I also love going to concerts and collecting the live bootlegs. If anyone knows me they know I love music. This prize pack is meant for me.
Music made me the person I am today. I wouldn't have met the great person I am with now with out music. Music made come alive and socialize. I have been a better person because of music.
#MMMDI Music really has influenced my life especially since I teach music to high schoolers. Music is the tool i use to reach kids that may not be interested in other subjects and you would be surprised on how much it has changed peoples lves
#mmmdi Music has made me do some crazy things like road trip across country to see the rolling stones. Even made me get a tat when I was younger. Music is one of those things that brings people together
I have been living with depression and panic attacks for 30 years and music lifts my spirits and has a calming effect on me. Sometimes I think listening to music is a better antidepressant than the medications I take! Who hasn't experienced a complete mood change when listening to their favorite music? And I can usually find just the right song that will help me cope with difficult situations. I can't imagine life without music! #MMMDI
#MMMDI Music has made me change my hairstyle, clothes I wear and tatooes on my body. Its brought me up and down and all around. Music is the greatest art form. Gotta love it
Music has made me motivated to exercise and dance with my kids! Listening to music has helped me get away when things are rough. It makes my kids happy. With all the different genres there is something for everyone and I can match my mood with all different types. It heals! #MMMDI
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Music has made me do all kinds of crazy things. Get tats, new hair, named my kid after a rocker. Love music and how it changes out moods
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Never forget the road trips accross country with my buddys in hs. Went and saw the Stones in NYC. Grateful dead in OR and Aerosmith in Denver.
Music made me spend every summer and spring break on the road. I followed the Grateful Dead for a few years, and ekoostik Hookah after that. I sold jewelry to afford it, and lived on scraps and spare change, and so did my friends. We all pitched in together. Best days of my life, and I met people I am still friends with today! #MMMDI
I love playing Hookie and going for a ride listing to some tunes https://twitter.com/joebones265/status/527458410506506240
Music gets me out of my introvert shell. Especially if I really like it. I have been known to go shopping and just start dancing when I hear music that I really like....and this woman here NEVER dances! Never! It makes me put that introversion aside and just relax and have fun. #MMMDI
I grew up singing and playing instruments. I don't have that creative outlet in my adult life. So I draw inspiration from the music of others. I wear my headphones for my run every night. Couldn't do it without a be driving me.
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Music is more of a feeling than a sound, to me. a sequence of notes. for the most part, it is the one thing we all have in common. it connects me to others. not everyone likes it to an extreme, but it makes me feel more united with the world. #MMMDI
Music has helped us with road trips, cleaning the house and just makes us happier.
When I was a young teenager I had a major self esteem problem! I didn't really talk to anyone or do any clubs. My Mom took me to a concert (Ozzy Osbourne of all people!) and I began feeling things with music. I actually got myself to try out for track and made it. Long story short, music has always inspired me to do better for myself!
Well, I'm sorry I have to do this again....forgot the hashtag! So long story short, music inspires me to be a better person! I listen to it when I walk, when I'm sad, happy...etc. We all do! We listen to music when we celebrate. I love the "lift" it gives me! #MMMDI
Music has made me accomplish jobs and enjoy doing them. I've painted our home, while listening to music. I clean the house weekly, while listening to music and almost every job that I do, I make enjoyable with music. #MMMDI
The music makes me do a lot of things. It makes me workout a little harder or dance like a crazy women in my car #MMMDI.
Music does just make me do things. It has created who I am. I am in a 80 person adult choir, 40 person youth choir, and am the assistant to the music director in my church! I listen to music when I wake up and when I go to bed. I have it playing all throughout my day! I have taken lessons in piano, singing, and violin. Music is my life! olivia41393@yahoo.com
When I was training for a marathon I found it harder and harder to run longer and longer. A friend of mine suggested that I listen to music to make the time go by so I bought a little radio and tried it out and it worked okay. Getting bored by the music on the radio I bought a little mp3 player to put my own music on it and listen to it. From that moment my favorite songs helped me finish my training and got me through the marathon!! I love music! #MMMDI
Music makes me feel good on a bad day
Music makes me dance - when I walk at the park and certain songs come on I am forced to dance - dance - and dance in the park - I love it when those songs come on - but I am breathless when the songs finish and I am exhausted. Music is what makes life worth dancing about EVERYTHING!!!
Music makes me dance - when I walk at the park and certain songs come on I am forced to dance - dance - and dance in the park - I love it when those songs come on - but I am breathless when the songs finish and I am exhausted. Music is what makes life worth dancing about EVERYTHING!!! I love music - I love dancing. I wish I could listen to the music at work, but the music is always in my soul and I have a soundtrack running through my head everyday. #MMMDI
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Music has always been a part of my life. I have sang since I was able to talk....songs I know, songs I made up, songs I love. I love to listen to all types of music; it motivates me when I walk. It is definitely something I cannot live without! #MMMDI
Music has been really important for me in getting back into shape. I have been running now for 8 weeks and lise music as a way to motivate me! I just put on my headphones and go running on the trails. Hoping to keep it up even with the colder weather! #MMDl https://twitter.com/Littleroonkanga/status/528974238800023552?s=17
Music made me get the Prince symbol tattooed on my hip.
Having severe anxiety disorder music helps keep me calm and and dont think I could make it through an attack without it
Music makes me dance no matter what. At any party or even walking past a restaurant that dropping some sick beats I have to bust a move. The only dance partner I will ever need is music. The only peer pressure I bow to is music.
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Music has made me do a lot of things, good & bad, lol. It has made me spend way to much money on concert tickets. It has made me sing way too loud along with my favorite song when I thought no one was listening, only to turn around and find a very amused audience! Yeah, I can't sing! #MMMDI
Music helps me while I'm cleaning and exercising.
#MMMDI Music made me take hold of myself during a hard point in my life. There was a lot going on, a lot of chaos, and I was able to tune it out with sound. Music returned me to a centered position. Through melodies and poignant lyrics, it restored me. Music made me whole again.
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I went to a different state and went out for a night on the town. I ended up at a club where some people were dancing but it was kind of drab. I usust dance with my pets but I wanted to have a good time. The music was descent and I didn;t want to ruin the night so I started dancing like I've never danced before. Everyone started getting into it and by the end (since I was out of breath) everyone was smiling and cheering for me. Then other started dancing and I saw smiles the rest of the night. It was a crazy night but the #MMMDI.
When I started this online college I found it super hard to study, this one time I was sitting there trying to write an essay and my family was being super noisy like usual so I got my headphones and started listing to my favorite music. Later that week I got my grade and it was an A+ #MMMDI
Music has helped be who I am. I use it for excerise to motivate me. When I am sad I use it to lift my spirits! I always fall asleep to music. I guess music is in every part of my life!#MMMD
Music had helped me to relax. I love spending time in the recording studio. When I close eyes and sing into the mic I feel stress fade away. It's so amazing to create new sounds and music. I love sharing them with my friends and family. #MMMDI
Music made me swallow my pride and get up on the stage to sing with my daughter. She LOVES to sing, and she's very good at it. I love music, but good gravy, I can't sing. It meant a lot to her though, and she means a lot to me, so on the stage I went. The song I selected was a good one that would showcase her voice, and make mine minimal. The Music Made Me Do It. #MMMDI
Music definitely made me more outgoing. One of the best times was when I went to China to visit my sister. Karaoke is very popular in China and she took me to one of the karaoke clubs. I never would have considered singing, but she found songs that she knew I LOVED and I couldn't resist! Sure, it might have been out of my comfort zone, but I'll never forget it! Luckily, no one recorded it - so I'm safe there! #MMMDI
Music helps me while I'm cleaning and exercising.
Music has played a huge role in my life. I remember songs from every stage in my life. Whenever I hear a certain song, I can tell you exactly what I was doing at the time. For example, whenever I hear forever young by alpha ills, I remember going to my graduation, and it brings such great memories flooding back
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Music makes me a happy mommy! Whenever my kids get bored and I don't want them to watch tv or play electronics, we turn on some music! We either play freeze dance, play "dance class", or just jam out. Music has helped my kids and I bond and spend quality time together! #MMMDI
#MMDI Music made me roll my windows down and sing my heart out. When I'm in the car alone music inspires me to sing. It helps me feel relaxed and let go of stress. It's the only time I feel completely free of the stress of life.
#MMMDI Music helps me connect to others. I've been diagnosed with Aspergers, and I find it hard to connect with other people, but through music it's not as hard, when we can bond over a favorite band or song.
Music has been there for me with all my life's ups and downs. I listened to Pink Floyd over and over mourning the death of my father. Then for the birth of my child Bob Marleys Legends CD played for hours until my beautiful son was born into this world. I just wanted everything about his enterance into this scary world to be peaceful and Bob's music did that for me :) #MMMDI
music made me a special bond with my kids. we go to concerts all the time together.
Music makes me happy. Music makes me sad. Music makes me sleepy, and awake. Music is my life blood.
Music makes me happy when I hear it or play it.
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Music helps me clean,I gotta have it, Music lifts me up when I'm down,music takes me back to a place and time with a song,music makes me have random dance parties with my family and I love it.Music is a must have in my life thank's for the chance to win :-)
#MMMDI Music has made me run, run, run in my quest to stay in shape and keep my girlish figure.
Music has always been a big part of my life. That is how my parents met-my Dad and my Grandpa were in a band together. Weekends were spent with my relatives and everyone brought their instruments and played and sang. I am 60 and still have my Dad and he still plays guitar and sings with his brothers and I love listening. My brothers both do dj and karaoke jobs and we all sing-some better than others.
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Music has made me do many things over the years.It has made me happy and taken me to new places when I needed it to.It also helped me to cut loose and start dating who would become my husband of 18 years and the father to our 4 children.Music has also made me open my eyes to issues and struggles that others go through and also allows me to connect with my teenagers on many different levels.I do not know what I would do without music in my life and never want to find out. #MMMDI
#MMMDI When i first got divorced i was shy and insecure. A few of my friends would go out with me on occasion, sometimes to the movies or dinner. Eventually we started going to the clubs. I would never dance but eventually i would and music gave me confidence to do so.
#MMMDI i got caught going 90 in a 45. the music had me so excited that i was speeding and didn't even realize it. i love music and when the music comes on i feel amazing.
I love listening to music, it makes me happy and I want to dance and sing along with the music. Thanks!
Have to hear music daily. Music made me go to Key West. Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett. Need I say more?
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