“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” – Plato. Profound memories are often linked to listening to music many of which are latent; or unintended, even unrecognized until later in time. Then at that moment it is suddenly apparent the impact music actually has on life. Music has been vital to society essentially since the beginning of civilized existence, and has directly shaped life and the way people express themselves still today. From a sociological imagination point of view, which enables people to see relationships between events in their personal lives and in society. Three of the greatest impacts made are that of counter culture shaping, creation of new political ideology, expressionism of uncensored thought to allow emotions to be conveyed unfiltered; and finally, possibly the most important impact of all is music’s ability to inspire people and even save the lives of some. First, the counter culture of the 1960’s is one of the most significant movements to occur in regards to the cultural development of the twentieth century. Music was the fuel for the industrial rock and roll train who was perhaps conduted by Bob Dylan, the Beatles shortly after, and whose caboose may have been Jimi Hendrix. In any case a rock and roll revolution had been started and rolled on full steam ahead. The Beatles turned out to be one of the most influential bands of all time and the first ever to become a world wide sensation. Their ability to convey pride and unity as a group seemed to encourage the world to join hands and begin to love one another more than any other band influence thus far. The Beatles were always ahead of their time in terms of creativity and yet maintain... ... middle of paper ... ...cess 11/02/2013 2007 article. Live 8 Music Concerts – web date of access 11/02/2013. Music Saves Lives – web date of access 11/02/2013. National Institutes of Health “This is Your Brain on Freestyle, Study Reveals Brain Patterns of Lyrical Improvisation.” – 2012 archives. Park, N., Peterson, C. & Seligman M.E.P. “Strengths of Character Strengths and Well Being.” The Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology – 2004 archives. Snyder, C.R., Rand, K.L., & Sigmon, D.R. “Hope theory: A Member of the Positive Psychology Family.” Handbook of Positive Psychology. New York Oxford University Press – 2005 article. http://www.edsullivan.com/artists/the-beatles/ http://www.beatlesinterviews.org/db1966.0822.beatles.htm
The 1960s counterculture was a cultural sensation which first began to take shape in the United States and from there on it spread throughout the rest of the west. It spread sometime in the early sixties to early seventies. The counterculture sensation began to catch on quickly and it eventually went on to become groundbreaking. Several components contributed in making the counterculture of the 1960s a unique era from the other opposition movements of the previous eras. The post-war baby boom created an unexceptional amount of youngsters who were an integral part of making the counterculture movement. As the 1960s continued worldwide tensions began to develop in societies in which people followed the same strategies as their elders used to regarding the war in Vietnam, race relations, human sexuality, women's rights, traditional modes of authority, experimentation with psychoactive drugs, and differing interpretations of the American Dream. Several new cultural forms arose which included the Beatles and parallel to it was the growth of the hippie culture. This led to the fast development of the youth culture in which change and experimentation were mainly highlighted. Many songwriters, singers and musical groups from the US and around the world made a major impact on the counterculture movement which included the likes of the Beatles. Basically, the 1960s counterculture grew from a convergence of events and issues which served as the main substances for the remarkable speedy change during the decade.
Rock n’ Roll is a type of music that came about in the late 50’s. Before that, there was no music that resembled Rock n’ Roll; instead, folk and other genres dominated. Then the Korean War ended. Shortly thereafter, the Vietnam War began, and with it came a new type of music, featuring hateful songs and concerts. The introduction and evolution of rock and roll music from the late 50’s and 60’s made a generation more violent both physically and verbally.
The Beatles was an English rock music band, which was formed in 1960 in Liverpool. Its members were: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. Its members were widely regarded as the most influential act of the era of rock. Rooted in beat, 1950s rock and roll, and skiffle, the Beatles later tried a number of musical genres such as pop ballads, Indian music, hard rock, and psychedelia, while innovatively incorporating classical elements. In the early sixties, their huge popularity emerged as “Beatlemania.” However, as Beatles’ music became more sophisticated, under the leadership of McCartney and Lennon, they were seen as an embodiment of ideals propagated by the counterculture
What would the world be like without music? The world would be a very silent place. Music is in many ways the material of our lives and the meaning of society. It is a reminder of how things were in the old days, a suggestion of how things are, and a view of where society is leading to. Music is the direct reflection of the picture of art, music, and literature. Music can be a way to deliver messages, being poetic, a fine art, or it can just be for entertainment. No matter what it is used for, music is the perfect art there is and there are various types of music; such as classical and romantic. This paper will discuss how classical music and romantic music had a turning point in humanity’s social or cultural development, and how they have
Throughout history music has had a profound effect on a person’s mind, body, and consciousness. A song or piece of music can trigger vivid memories, and induce emotions ranging from deep sorrow to unabashed joy. Music can drive listeners to patriotic fervor or religious frenzy, or it can soothe the savage beast we call human. There have been many advances in technology that have let us study how music affects the brain. Music causes all sorts of activity in the brain, especially during musical improvisation. Music can tremendously help people with certain mind damaging diseases, and in some cases it can have negative effects.
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 is an art form that usually combines singing with different instruments and rhythms. Many genres of music aid in interesting different people and different moods, so that everyone can enjoy it. Music does two significant things for us; it increases stimulation in the brain, and assists in coping with difficult situations. It’s hard to ignore the fact that music exists and is constantly evolving because it’s everywhere; from our homes to our cars, our cars to our school, from out school to our jobs, it’s even taught and discussed in schools!
Music is a relaxing inspiration that allows listeners to escape from the difficulties of everyday life. Music is well known to connect deeply with adolescents and to influence identity development, perhaps more than any other entertainment medium. Music, unlike most visual media, taps into an individual’s personal identity, memories, and mood (Parker-Pope 2). Music can positively affect society by conveying a positive message. It is obvious music has an impact on behavior. Not only does music mentally affect people, but it also physically affects people. Music tends to reduce or delay fatigue. Music is important to current culture and its identity; it helps define social and sub-cultural boundaries. Current music is geared mainly toward teenagers. Teens become absorbed in songs they believe help them better define themselves during their rocky transition into adulthood (Liljequist 1, 2). Most children between the ages of two and eighteen spend upwards of seven hours a day ingesting some sort of media (Kirchheimer 2). Teens agree that music is a way to enhance their current mood; however, this can lead to negative results. Twenty-five centuries ago, Plato stated...
Music can be a big influence on the life of a person. To some people, music can tell a story. It inspires creations, and influences behaviors. Artists can use music to express themselves through. Different music styles and eras relate to different cultures and time periods. What some people are not aware of, though, is that music also influences a person physically. Listening to and playing music can improve brain efficiency and health; therefore, children should be exposed to music at a young age.
Music has an influence on the world far beyond entertaining drivers on their morning commute. Though commonly thought of as simply an art form, music has been a powerful tool throughout history. In some ways, it has changed the course of history in monumental ways. Music has been used to end the regimes of dictators, spark the fires of civil rights movements, and bring aid to disaster ridden countries.
Every musical system around the world is a complex cultural phenomenon. The culture underlie a series of concepts which impart the musical system into the other basic cultural activities of the society. It is then defined and conceptualized by the society at large and then ingrained in the cultural phenomena. Thus, in order to fully understand a specific music of a particular culture, we must examine it in its cultural context along its musicological context.
The Beatles set the tone for rock music and for the hippie youth culture in the1960s until the band broke up in 1969. They led a generation of rebellious youth from marijuana to acid to “free sex” to eastern religion to revolution and liberal political/social activism. David Noebel observes: “The Beatles set trends, and their fans followed their lead. They were the vanguard of an entire generation who grew long hair, smoked grass, snorted coke, dropped acid, and lived for rock‘n’ roll. They were the ‘cool’ generation”
Music has been affecting society throughout history. Music has been around since the beginning of time. The influence of music on modern society can be easily seen today. It has been proven that music has many influences on humans in positive and negative ways. Music has been proven to alter a person’s mood, and has shown to cause physical responses in many people simultaneously. The mind is able to concentrate better, as the body becomes more relaxed and alert. Technology has greatly affected the musical effect on the brain and the way society views, absorbs, and creates music.
The influence that music has throughout the world is immeasurable. Music evokes many feelings, surfaces old memories, and creates new ones all while satisfying a sense of human emotion. With the ability to help identify a culture, as well as educate countries about other cultures, music also provides for a sense of knowledge. Music can be a tool for many things: relaxation, stimulation and communication. But at the same time it can also be a tool for resistance: against parents, against police against power. Within the reign of imported culture, cross cultivation and the creation of the so-called global village lies the need to expand horizons to engulf more than just what you see everyday. It is important to note that the role of music in today’s world is a key tool in the process of globalization. However, this does not necessarily provide us with any reasons that would make us believe that music has a homogenizing affect on the world.
Throughout history music has proven to provide a vital part of society. Every day people are exposed to music. In some cases this music may cause people to form emotions and opinions (Koelsch). Music can be the life of an artist or a motivational tool that helps a person or culture get through the day. Regardless of the political or social scene in the future, music just like other forms of art will continue to evoke society just as it has changed it.