Today, while listening to Spotify, I suddenly realized that I've been listening to Poets of the Fall for over 20 years.

I listen to a lot of music and enjoy many different genres. Classical music, jazz, rock & roll, techno, ambient and many other styles -- they all have their place in my life. What I listen to depends heavily on my mood and what I'm doing. No matter what I'm doing, though, there are always a couple of Poets songs that fit perfectly.

I guess I lack the blind enthusiasm to consider myself a fan of the band (or any other), but I really love their music. Many important memories of my life tied to some of their songs.

I can see myself driving in a snowstorm as teenager listening to Late Goodbye. I remember playing Locking Up the Sun in the first apartment I rented on my own. I clung to Change during some difficult years and I had days when the only sunshine I felt was when I heard the first chords of Children of the Sun from my random playlist.

Attending the Ultraviolet concert is a memory that reminds me of the positive change in my life that was already happening. During the COVID lockdown, I followed the monthly Alexander Theater Sessions. Their Ghostlight concert was our first date with my wife.

Their album trilogy of hardships, coping and renewal matched quite well how my life went on.

Every artist and band convey theirs own views and values, and I always appreciated the sensitivity and humanity I find in the Poets of the Fall-songs.

I'm looking forward to seeing them perform live again and buying a new album of theirs.

The original version of this post is part of the Blaugust 2025 series on my blog along with:

• Project done!
• Video games that made me learn
• Blaugust