Soundtrack To My Life

Billy Joel said, “I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music” (Music Quotes). Whether we realize it or not, music affects our lives greatly. The only thing for us to question is how. How does music impact your life and the lives of others? What does music do for us? People of all ages benefit emotionally, physically, and academically from music.

Music plays a big role in my life. I listen to it everyday. Music helps me process what emotions I am feeling that day. Emotions such as anger, happiness, depression and anxiety. For example in 2011 my commanding officer for young marines died. Then three month later my grandfather passed away. Everything felt hopeless, I was depressed and

Music is like the wardrobe to Narnia. It sends an individual into a whole new world and causes one to forget about the world and problems they are living in now. In the novel A Long Way Gone: Memoir of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah, Beah becomes a child soldier unwillingly during a civil war in Sierra, Leone when he is twelve years old. All he had was his rap music that kept him going. In Ishmael Beahs novel he uses detail and diction to highlight how music provides a means by which ones life can be saved by the power of music, can temporarily escape the harsh realities of life, and can connect to happier times.

The significance of music is an everlasting power and an art form of true beauty. In some cases, people underestimate the virtue of music, for it is one the of many prominent factors of why mankind is inevitability intertwined. Connecting people of from all walks of life, music is poetry with it beat making it a language. Personally, I self-medicate through music which contributes to my temporary escapes from this chaotic world, standing as a coping mechanism and a voice for the silent. Although each genre and song tells a story, making some relatable then others, Love Yourz by J. Cole speaks for me when I am unable to speak for myself and to me regardless of what mood I am in.

In this way, music becomes not merely a backdrop to our lives, but rather a catalyst for personal growth, empathy, and profound connection.

If I were having a bad day or bored, if I wanted to remove myself from the harshness of the reality of the streets I could do so by listening to music. Till this day music is passed on to my children from conception. Music speaks to each generation differently but it being passed on generationally gives hope for the future.

In the world today, music has become a big influence on everyone. With the power of music, each person has the ability to accomplish goals even if the music is country or rap. Most people believe that music can change a person’s mood or behavior which is true. Without music people could not control the way they act. Most music has the power to affect a person’s mood and other music can get them out of control. If music did not exist the world would be tedious. Without having music, people would not be able to motivate their moods. With the magic of music all people tend to have clear minds and better spirits. Music has the ability to put a smile on their face and a special song in their hearts. Even though most people feel confident about a special song, this can change their mind about how country music is better than rap music.

Music is a huge part of our everyday life. Many people don’t realize that music plays a significant role in in the way it affects the human brain. It connects and helps us share experiences with loved ones, friends, and random acquaintances. The variety of genres lets us explore the different emotions as we listen to specific songs, whether or not its pop, hip-hop/ rap, indie, country, rock/ heavy & death metal, classical, dance, jazz, blues, soul, reggae, and opera. Psychologists seem to believe the answer lies within the rhythm, tone, lyrics, and melody of the music. A great and inspiring songwriter/ vocalist, Mitch Lucker, said, “Keep listening to music, cause it gets you through everything. I promise.” My question is, why do people turn to music rather than friends or family? Considering this, what is it about music that helps us through difficult obstacles in life? According to many psychologist music can affect mood, health, mind, and learning ability.

The soundtrack of my life includes three most memorable moments of my life, both good and bad. I have enjoyed the 18 years of my life even at the most stressful times. My days are normally so full of events that I don’t get to do much. I am involved in student council as the vice president and also I’m involved in playing volleyball. These soundtracks of my life bring back so many memories.

There are many things that I can find about music to write about, so many things have happened in music that can be called an inspiration, or a reason to appreciate music. One thing I can say I appreciate about music is just being able to hear it. The sound of is something to appreciate alone. Not everyone has the blessing to be able to hear the beautiful creation that many different artists have to offer around the world. It is one thing to never have your hearing and not know what it sounds like at all, but to have the ability and lose it can change a lot. If I were to lose my hearing, I’d image that I would be going crazy. There are many things in life that are inspirational. Things that have happened and that will happen that can change the course of a life. Depending on what it is and how it happens changes things in

Music carry us through greater meanings of life to understand what every song means to the person and the society around

I grew up listening to music everyday not knowing it would save my life in the end... the words that I would listen to would somehow connect with how I was feeling or what I was going through. Music truly soothes the soul and just somehow gives you hope to continue on or to stop something. I think I related my problems to the songs, it would give me comfort knowing I wasn't the only one who was feeling the way I once was. It showed me life was worth living and fighting for. Take Demi Lovato for instant, she was going through major depression and found herself through the music she would produce. A lot of artist are actually like this and only some really come out and tell their true story on how music saved them. It's incredible to know that no matter what you're going through someone, somewhere has gone through it too.

The role of music in society can be best imagined when one thinks of a world without music. Music serves as a personal

said “Music is a world within itself, it is a language we all understand.” Music can change our

“Without music, life would be a mistake.” Music is a very important part of our live, and those who make music are very special in this world. Music not being involved in my life would result in harmonies and melodies leaving me totally empty. When I was younger , I didn’t have the great love for music as I do now entering the second year of college. I mainly listened to whatever was playing either in the background or what my mom was listening to. I can personally say that I didn’t have much of a care for musical compositions. At the time I didn’t have a preference of the particular genre of music much, but now as I am older, I enjoy it as it allows me to reminisce on memories from specific times in my childhood. Once after I had hit my teenage years music began to become my life and gradually started to inhibit on my soul.