Back in 2007, I wrote a post called, 'Musicality and the Nature/Nuture Debate', where I looked at the musical skills of both our sons. It was interesting for me to look back at it, particularly due to current events.
Our youngest son, Felix, is now 16 and has just released a single. This is an achievement in its own right but he has done this completely on his own, lyrics, guitar, the whole song. Not only that but he also has many more all ready to record.
He only started playing the guitar 3 years ago and whilst he has dabbled in songwriting for much of that time it was only in the last few months that something 'clicked' in his brain and he started writing songs of high quality on a daily basis.
This started when he was revising for his mock GCSE's and continued throughout his actual exams some months later. He literally disappeared studying for 2 hours, came downstairs and wrote half a song then completed it on his next revision break. It was astounding to see and hear as the days and weeks went by.
Of course, both boys have grown up in a very musical background, they have not only heard Robin practice the guitar for many hours every day but also been exposed to music from many artists via the radio, CDs, vinyl and live performances. So we shouldn't be surprised at the interest both boys have shown in music.
But today is all about Felix, his first single is now available and more will surely follow.
Why not go and have a listen, 'Pale Moons' can be found on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, and many other digital outlets.
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