Exploring Music and Art 2015: John Mayer #5

John Mayer #5

The first time I ever heard John Mayer I was with my sister. I’m not exactly sure where or when it was but I just know she loves him and was the first person to show me his music. I believe the first songs I heard were Free Falling and Daughters. I was immediately attracted to the song Free Falling not only because of the lyrics but the laid back tone and feel it gave off. Mayer remade this song from the original version made by Tom Petty but did it so well that most people my age would recognize it as a John Mayer song and not a Petty song. I also remember hearing Daughters as one of the first ones I have heard. This isn't my favorite song but it is definitely a good one. Free Falling doesn't perfectly represent Mayer as a person considering he himself didn’t write this, it is nearly a remake of someone else’s although it is very possible Mayer feels many of the same emotions Petty felt wen he wrote this song. Over all Mayer’s songs do a good job portraying him as an individual. Mayer’s lyrics tend to very personal. They are often about his view on situations, relationships, and love. He seems as though e has a deep understanding of himself. I think I am attracted to his tone and lyrics combined with his guitar. My favorite song of his are the personal ones that tell a story and are preformed acoustically.