Brit Floyd, a Pink Floyd Tribute Band at Red Rocks Amphitheater

Such a great night last night with Mark at Red Rocks. An evening under the stars with an amazing psychedelic light show along with some of the most amazing guitar solos I've ever heard. It was magical in so many ways. It was Mark's first time at Red Rocks and my first time of really understanding and appreciating Pink Floyd's music. It was so powerful. The visuals were stunning. The music was beautiful and disturbing all at the same time. Many people over the years have asked me if I liked Pink Floyd and my answer was always that I never really listened to them. Of course I know, Money and Another Brick in the Wall... who doesn't? I even asked my 75 year old mother and she knows those two songs. But, as far as Shine on You Crazy Diamond and Mother.. Who knew? I was amazed that such beautiful melodic tones could exist in a Rock and Roll format. So.. in my defense, when Dark Side of the Moon came out, I was 11 years old. I don't know many 11 year olds who can appreciate the lyrics of these songs, or the 17 minute running time of the songs. I was listening to Donny Osmond and David Cassidy at that time. Not too deep.. but OMG!!! They were so cute. :) Now, I'm madly in love with a guitar player.. a guitar enthusiast.. and I'm beginning to appreciate the soul of those 10 minute guitar solos. I'm beginning to understand that being a guitar player isn't just about playing the notes. It's a physical expression of your heart and soul. When Mark plays, I am mesmerized by him as I watch his beautiful hands move around on the strings of his Strat, or Gretsch or whichever of his 15 guitars he's bringing to life at the moment. I fall in love with him just a little bit more with each note. I am moved to tears at times. I watched him be moved to tears last night as Darlington, the musical director and lead guitar player for Brit Floyd, played the solo to Comfortably Numb Now I can say that I am a tentative Pink Floyd fan. I don't believe I will ever understand it the way Mark does, but I can at least I have an appreciation for it. What I can say for sure is that I love experiencing new things with my husband. I love the way his eyes light up when he looks at me and says things like, "I'm more in love with you today than yesterday!" and I believe him when he says it, because each day of my new life brings the same revelation... I'm more in love with him than I was yesterday. Life really does take amazing twists and turns. There are times in one's life where sadness, loneliness, and fear prevail, but if you persevere and make the best of each situation as it arises, you will be rewarded with times of extreme happiness, love and peace. Right now, I'm in the best place I've ever been and I'm living in each moment of it to the best of my ability. I have a partner in this life, a true partner in every sense of the word and I plan on appreciating him in every way I know how. Thanks Pink Floyd for giving me a second chance at your music. 40 years and a lot of life's ups and downs have allowed me to understand you and appreciate what you were saying with your hauntingly beautiful music.