Without music, life would be a mistake

I love listening to music. Each time I do, I realise that I don't do it enough.
Music really evokes emotions in me, that otherwise remain dormant.

I often find myself thinking the craziest of things whilst listening to music. I come up with creative and quite possibly unrealistic ideas to the beat of Muse or the Beautiful South. Rhythm and harmony clearly access something in me that nothing else reaches.

Also piano music brings me out in goose bumps. I find it so moving to listen to. It really shakes up my insides and makes me more aware of myself.

One of my friends is quite an accomplished piano player and whilst staying with her (and her adorable family) at the seaside, she played to us. It was amazing and I was so touched by the magic of her fingers on the ivory keys. It really was a beautiful sound. I could have listened to her playing for hours, it really was quite something.

As someone with little to no musical talent or rhythm, I am deeply impressed by the discipline and dedication it takes to get to a good level, or in fact any level, of music playing.

Friedrich Nietzsche was reported to have said
"Without music, life would be a mistake"

A bit dramatic, but I get what he is saying.

Does music do the same to you? How do you ensure your get music into your life?