Lou Rawls once stated, “Music is the greatest communication in the world. Even if people don't understand the language that you're singing in, they still know good music when they hear it.” This quote explains how music plays a vital role in the world today because it has the ability to communicate to a large group of people about important issues. This gives music a lot of power because it is able to convey certain messages influencing a person's personality. Being surrounded by music for most of my life, I know that music has had a huge impact on my personality. I am constantly listening to music whether I am doing homework, driving a car, or exercising. Throughout my life, I have found a couple songs that I share a deep connection with.
Moving to Beatrice when I was fourteen was an event that had a huge impact on my life. My dad got a new job in Beatrice, and that meant I had to leave the life I had behind. This experience reminds me of the song “Sleep On The Floor” by The Lumineers because this song is all about picking your life up moving unexpectedly. The lyrics in the song that mean the most to me are “Pack yourself a toothbrush dear/Pack yourself a favorite blouse/Take a withdrawal slip/Take all of your savings out” because these lyrics explain how expectadilty people decide to move and for that reason how quick have to pack. I felt this same way when my parents told me we were moving because I felt like everything was moving very fast. We bought a house and next thing I knew we were packing up all our belongings. This song does a good job in the explaining how rushed I felt during the time of my life when I was moving to
I went through a hard time when I moved to Beatrice because I felt completely alone, yet surrounded by people everywhere. This loneliness is what lead to Josie and I became very good friends when we both moved to Beatrice. We bonded over the type of alternative indie music we listen to, and all our common interests. The song “I Love My Friends” by Foster the People represents how much I love being friends with Josie. This song is all about loving your friends no matter what they do. My favorite lyrics from the song are “But I love my friends, I love my friends/We've got each other, don't need no others” because I when I first moved here I thought I needed a lot of friends, but I was wrong. I only needed Josie because she became the only person I wanted to spend time with. Without Josie, I really do not know where I would be because she has had such a positive influence on my life. Music was able to bring Josie and I together in a period of
Music dates back many centuries ago. Music was used for an array of things. In some cases, it was used for rituals, to pass messages, or even for celebrations. There are approximately five to six hundred genres of music currently in existent today. Most music would have been said to originate or birth from folk music in America and evolved overtime to form different genres of music. Music has a long history and connection to human beings and their behavior. Music can also affect someone’s behavior whether it be negatively or positively. There have been many studies and research on the effect of music towards human behavior. Specifically hip-hop and soundscape music seem to have the most interesting effects on human behavior. Moreover, to gain better understanding of how music effects human behavior knowing how the brain functions is also essential.
This song relates to my life perfectly. For example, “Wheel in the sky keeps on turning I don't know where I'll be tomorrow.” My home life was very unstable when I 12 years old, and at any point in time things could change and I would have to relocate...
I’ve always loved music and singing, even as a kid. It has always been my passion. Performing on stage is what actually broke me out of my shell. Going into highschool I was very awkward and shy, but music helped me conquer my social awkwardness. Music has helped me give back to my community in ways I never thought of, seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I sing is one of the greatest feelings ever and I cherish it, and the applause when I’m done makes me feel all warm inside. Performing and helping others perform is something I love to do and it helped me find my place in the world. Learning a new song is fantastic experience as well.
Music is a large consumption of my daily life and the artists I listen to have shaped me in some way. Listening to music is one of my most time
Well, music in society can play a major significance in our persona. Music, I believe is the
When thinking about music one might not think twice about it. Yet, it is a form of art that connects with people in many ways. People are surrounded by music in their everyday life, whether it’s from taking the elevator up to work in the morning, or using headphones just to be secluded from the noisy world. People also listen to music daily, during their every day routines; carting around smart phones, carrying gigabytes of music. Some listen to music intentionally, for instance while driving; working out, studying, boredom…etc. Now at the same time people also listen to music in order to concentrate; think, relax, communicate a vibe, control emotions, dance, create an identity…etc. The listed intentions to listen to music are
“Music is the universal language of mankind” (Longfellow, thinkexist.com). When most people think about music they think of it as a subtle art. It is something that most people take for granted in their lives. It is fun to sing along to a song in the car, or to dance along at a party, etc... It is also a background noise in movies, or parties, or a variety of other places. Most people never stop and think about the transformative power that music can have on them. It should be made clear though that music does indeed have a transformative power. When a person is feeling depressed an upbeat song can lift their spirits up. The same is true for the opposite effect as well. If someone is feeling up, a sad and morose song can bring them back down. This is just a small part of the power that music has over our lives though. As the quote points out, music is a universal language. It is something that people of all ages, religions, genders, and ethnicity can understand and enjoy. This is what truly makes music a powerful force in our world.
If one were to look back into the world’s history, one would find that an important and consistent element is the world of music. Music has presented itself in various forms throughout its spread and through our identification of its magical realm, people have been fortunate enough to come across a means of relation. Whether it is blues and reggae or rap and pop rock, there is music out there for everyone. Music can serve as a stabilizer for some, a relaxant to others, and to many a form of inspiration.
Music has always been an important part of my life. During high school I have developed areas of service and leadership through interests in children and gardening, which will continue to be major parts of my life.
Music is one of the most fantastical forms of entertainment. Its history stretches all the way from the primitive polyrhythmic drums in Africa to our modern day pop music we listen to on our phones. It has the ability to amaze us, to capture our attention and leave us in awe. It soothes the hearts of billions, and it is so deeply rooted in my life that it has touched my heart as well. Everyday I walk to the beat of the song stuck in my head and hum along to the melody. For me, to listen to music be lifted into the air by the hands of your imagination and float around for a while. You forget about your worries, your troubles and find peace within the sound. Every chapter in my life is attached with a song. Every time I listen to a certain song, thoughts of my past come flooding back
Throughout my life, music has always been a major influence. It has the power to change my mood when I'm feeling down, but the thing I find most intriguing about music is that it doesn't always end up improving your mood: like all forms of art, it imitates life, which is not always portrayed in a positive light. The musicians that I admire most have the versatility to induce several different emotional responses in the same piece. This quality is present in most of the wide variety of music I listen to, from Russian composer Dmiti Shostakovich, to Chicago jazz band Tortoise, to California pop/rock sextet Mr. Bungle.
What does music mean to you? Music is something that has been around for many years. It started out as just some drums and a few instruments, but has changed a lot over time. The dictionary defines music as “an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.” When I think of music I think of it has a story combined with instrumental sounds. Over the years, it has changed so much, some for the good and the bad. There are many different types of music and different emotions it will bring.
A person can do more than just dance to music; they clean, laugh, sing, cry, and make some of the greatest memories while enjoying music. Music can take us back in time to past memories, whether they are good or bad. It can make us think of different phases of our life. Just hearing one song can take us back years. It can make us think of a certain person at a particular part in time. The words and lyrics in songs have a way of relating to some people. (White) (Lyon, Suzanne)
Music has always been a big part of my life. Music is not just a bunch of melodies, rhythms, and vibrant sounds. It is a comfort to me. The lyrics of a song challenge my intellect and the rhythms and beats affect my emotions. Music understands me when people don’t. At times it takes me back to an event in my life or even in history. Both consciously and subconsciously my mind remembers the emotions that are attached to a certain song. It can make me feel on top of the world or the complete opposite; music can change the atmosphere and also set the mood. Music has power over my human soul. It soothes it. I cannot imagine not having music to listen to. It is a powerful force and my love for it is incredible.
Through music we are able to comprehend someone’s personality, their views, their culture, and who they are as an overall person. The music you listen to is a reflection of who you are and your own personal thoughts. As I reflect on the music I listen to I came to the conclusion that I gravitate towards songs that depict the emotions we feel through lyrics while being able to relate it to my own personal experiences.