Relining – The Plumbing Solution that Lost Its Connection to Music
What connection could plumbing experts riool-herstel.nl have with a music website? None; not even the so-called method of “plumbing the depths” of the underground soil to solve plumbing or sewer problems. The Riool plumbing company specialises in Relining, a modern method of repairing sewer pipes without need to plumb deep.
In light of the modern Relining technology, the idiom “plumbing the depth” somehow lost applicability as description of soulful music.
What Exactly is the Concept of “Plumbing the Depths” in Relation to Music?
Plumbing the depths in music has reference to musical compositions that digs deep into human nature in bringing out emotional pain. It’s usually the emotional reaction related to grief or feelings of despair as a result of losing someone or something that has significant meaning or value.
- Origin and Use of “Plumbing the Depth” Idiom
Actually, the idiom “plumbing the depth” originated as a nautical term. A sailor is instructed to lower a lead weight tied to a length of rope until it reached the bottom. Doing so enables the nautical crew to measure the depth of a planned deep sea exploration.
Grammatically, when used as an idiomatic expression, an individual who experienced plumbing the depth has been dragged down by a major problem that brought him or her to the lowest point of one’s life. Generally, even if a person gets over the negative experience, listening to the lyrics of a sad songs can bring back sad memories they tried hard to forget. Once in a while though, musicians, especially singers, come out with new songs that touch many lonely and broken hearts.
Lovers of classical music experience the same feelings whenever they explore the depths of operas. Plumbing the depth usually happens when listening to the choral music played as symphonies that touch the ache welling up inside. The opera music reaches the point when the most-tear jerking arias cut right into the audiences’ heart.
British singer Adele, who is well-known for singing sad songs plumb the depths of her emotions whenever she sings about past breakups and painful memories. Her voice and singing style can induce and reduce fans to tears as Adele’s lyrics seem to express what they felt during the saddest moments of their lives.
There is actually anticipation in the air in The Netherlands as rumour mills have it that Adele will be holding a concert in the country in 2024. If it pushes through. It would be the British singer’s second concert for Dutch fans, who enjoyed the unforgettable experience of hearing her sing live at the Ziggo Dome.