The music of Sam Gleaves has been a healing balm for my soul.
First things first, I think that Aaron Gleaves and Sam Gleaves are related because there’s a resemblance, but I haven’t checked up on that to see if it’s true. The thought of doing that makes me uncomfortable. I should probably get over it and look it up, but I don’t feel an urgency to get proof.
I’m not sure how Sam Gleaves’s music ended up being recommended to me. I generally dislike country music and although I do like folk music, I haven’t listened to much of it in the past couple of years.
I instantly loved Sam’s music. I’ve been enjoying his album “Honest” daily. I can’t say enough good things about it. His other albums are excellent as well.
Sam has a beautiful voice. I find it literally calming and soothing. I’ve mentioned before how I haven’t been able to get back into meditation since Aaron terminated my therapy. Sam’s music has replaced meditation for me for now. I feel acceptance and peace and love and passion when I hear his songs. They make me feel comforted and uplifted.
I was born in the city and raised mostly in the country, but I’ve never been into typical country music. Much of my childhood was unhappy. My family was poor and dysfunctional. We lived up on a mountain and I hated a lot about that place. I still don’t like going up there. I was given too many adult responsibilities as a child and lived in an unhealthy situation. Mostly I felt sad and embarrassed by my childhood.
As depressing as that might be, I learned a lot and there were definitely some good times. I do have some happy memories.
How does Sam’s music help me with any of that? I’m not exactly sure. If I had a therapist I’d probably dive into it. What I do know is that it feels like I arrive at his music with a lot of my backwoods childhood baggage and after listening, I leave carrying less of the bad baggage and have mainly peace and happy memories left.
If Aaron could’ve known to recommend Sam’s songs to me way back when I was suffering with anxiety, instead of assuming I only listen to Taylor Swift, that would’ve been nice. I’m sure it would’ve been unprofessional of him to do that though so I’m not upset about it. I guess it had to happen this way, and I do think it’s kind of funny how in this Tale of Two Gleaves, one hurt me and one has helped me to heal.
In conclusion, Sam Gleaves is quite a gifted musician, singer, and songwriter. His songs have beautiful messages, melodies, and imagery. I’m grateful his music found its way to me.