Day 2 - 293 -- Where were you at 4:29 PM?

Today is Back to the Future Day. In 1989, the sequel Back to the Future II had Dr Brown and Marty McFly travelling to the future. Where did they go -- or is that When did they go? -- to 4:29 PM Wednesday October 21, 2015. I guess it sounded like a long time away. Today has been a social media and news media frenzy with multiple postings and news stories. Most media stories looked at what technological dreams have come to life in the intervening 26 years. In an interview the writers of the movie script have said that they tried to let their imaginations go and came up with some interesting futuristic technologies for everyday living. While the flying car shtick was done, it wasn't expected that we'd all be flying into work or the grocery store <smile>. Many of their imaginings have arrived and are in use by many people today -- paying with technology (like a smartphone), video conferencing on large screens in the home (or small screens elsewhere), drones for personal use, garbage becoming fuel for vehicles, and using biometrics to open doors or computers and tablets (iris scanning and thumb prints). Sadly the hoverboard hasn't quite made it into mainstream use, though I know it would likely induce vertigo <smile>.

Imagination and dreams can become reality. It just takes perseverance. Today I heard an interview with some songwriters/singers who were likely just new to the world when the Back to the Future II movie was released (couldn't find their ages online easily). They have been writing songs for many artists and have just released their new album -- 'That's what dreams are made of".  The duo are brothers who grew up in the projects in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Their style is eclectic -- hip-hop, pop, R&B, and what has been termed calypso-reggae fusion. Truly interesting and extremely inspirational for sticking to the dream they had as youngsters.

The song today comes from this duo -- R City (or Rock City in homage to their home island). It comes from the story of their parents, but has been brought forward so others can see themselves in the story.  I love this one and the video, too. Enjoy!

Locked Away -- R City ft. Adam Levine