When's the last time you cried unexpectedly?

[SteveC]

It's rarely unexpected. I usually know the things that will trigger me. Stuff with my daughter as she approaches graduation. Animals being treated badly. When other people hurt, like at funerals. All cry times.

Unexpected that I can recall, probabaly when I heard that Neil Peart died. Someone I never met or knew, yet was a big part of my musical upbringing, especially in MS/HS when I was first learning bass and playing Rush. I couldn't believe I was that effected by him and the band. At least now I'm ready for Geddy and Alex.

 

[Jazzdogg]

When my wife told me her medical test for cancer was negative.

 

[Nebadon2000]

Watching this during 2023 American Idol;

 

[SteveC]

Watching this during 2023 American Idol;

Pretty powerful performance.

 

[ProbablyTooLoud]

That’s great — congrats to her and to all who supported her.

Thanks man!
Definitely took some teamwork.

 

[bobba66]

Between losing my job, wrecking the car I inherited from my parents and fighting off a case of covid, I've had a weepy episode or two. I see the light at the end though, and next year beckons, full of hope and opportunity.

 

[SBassman]

99% of movies don't get to me.
But what can is -
- Animal cruelty
- Lyrics regarding lost loved ones
- Random, unexpected thoughts of my deceased brother

 

[Standalone]

Thanks man!
Definitely took some teamwork.

Our eldest is a sophomore year at music school — renowned for his instrument. It took a lot of work from his whole team for sure.

 

[Beamrider]

Just half an hour ago while transcribing You Raise Me Up. I thought of my late dad.
I lost all my family in the space of 18 months and I'm still processing the whole thing, so not totally unexpected but yeah.

 

[macaroni tony]

I understand this. I little different but there are certain pieces of music that get me such as Samuel Barbers Adagio for Strings.



Aside from that I can get pretty emotional about animals. The first time I every cried in front of someone I didn't know well was when I went to have my cat put down. I was doing fine until they shaved his arm. To give a little context, my sister had passed away 4 months prior and I had not grieved or should I say had a proper cry. Seeing Sam get his arm shaved was like having someone pull a plug out of me. It all came out in the vet's office.

Oh my, brother I felt that one in my soul. Peace and blessings to you S

 

[macaroni tony]

Just half an hour ago while transcribing You Raise Me Up. I thought of my late dad.
I lost all my family in the space of 18 months and I'm still processing the whole thing, so not totally unexpected but yeah.

Omg. Yes that'll do it for sure

 

[SJLee]

Oh my, brother I felt that one in my soul. Peace and blessings to you S

It’s good to see you back on the boards. Peace & love.

 

[never-enough]

A couple days ago, when I woke up from a dream that I was snuggling my dog that passed a year and a half ago.