Think of a day when you haven’t heard any music (seen a movie without a soundtrack)… I can’t think of any reason why someone should not hear music every day. It is something that has an international presence. Every country, ethnic group, or group of people has their own genre/type of music. Music is one thing that can always be constant wherever you venture. Similar to written text, music also has the ability to establish mood, send a message, or be available for pure enjoyment.
Music has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up listening to classic rock, then went on to take piano lessons, to playing flute in the band. Now whenever I go somewhere I can guarantee you that I’ve got headphones and my iPhone. My most recent music obsession has been with the soundtrack for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”. When the trailer came out last summer I geeked out a bit much, to the point that I copied the ad and converted it to an MP3 file so I could listen to it. When the movie finally came out, I was more interested in the album. There is one song that has the ability to give me goose bumps (and maybe you too if you are as much of a audiophile as I am). In the movie, the song has an even greater effect. The song begins quietly and shows a pan of the cast making their way towards their destination, as this is basically the beginning of their journey. As they progress on throughout the land the music grows to a point where it hits its climax and shows the entire cast. To me it just amazing how this one song can provide so much character for this very limited scene. I believe in the power of music.
As for the enjoyment factor of music, it is really something that a person must acquire on their own. Some people like country, others classic rock. All people can apply music to their life in some way. Be it through relating to the message of the song, or even just enjoying it. Artists like the Beatles or even Lady Gaga use/d their music to spread their messages. Because they do this, people are then able to relate to their music and try to apply similar aspects to their life. Not only do they have impacts on people but groups like Journey or Bon Jovi released songs decades ago that are still well known today and loved by most. And we can’t forget about classical music, I mean seriously that stuff has been around for ages and people still listen/perform it. I definitely believe in the power of music.
A song can be written in America, but weeks later it will have spread around the world. It is a binding force between the people of the world. We may have different beliefs, governments, or ways of life, but we can all agree on music. It may not be the same, but we are still all using it. It allows for cultures to be shared and cherished for years to come. Imagine a world with no music. I can’t and for that I believe in the power of music.
I really love my topic about speaking of the power of music. My only problem is putting it into words. It’s so easy to listen to music and be moved, but I’m not so sure on how to put that into words. So forgive me if what I have written isn’t the greatest. I need to really sit down and think about this and add a lot of things to my podcast. As of right now I’m feeling that my personal story is a bit much and I should probably Also, I’m not sure if I should focus solely on the power of movie soundtracks, or music as a whole, suggestions are appreciated! :3
Hobbit scene with the best song ever. Seriously. Look up “Over Hill” and wait for it 🙂
