I was looking at my wall earlier and read a quote that I have framed:
“Music is what feelings sound like.” –Author unknown
After considering what it truly meant, I realized it couldn’t be more correct. I can confidently say that music has gotten me through some of the toughest times. When my friends try to help me but what I’m upset about is constantly in the back of my head, I normally turn to music because I know that there is a song out there written by someone that at one point knew exactly how I’m feeling. I have seasonal depression, and I know that even when I don’t understand why I’m feeling depressed… when I turn on happy music my mood will change dramatically.
Not only can music change my mood, but from fourth grade till my senior year of high school I was in a Professional touring choir. This choir took me to places I never thought I’d be able to go, and gave me the most unique and special experiences anyone could ask for. The most memorable were our trips to Hawaii, Oregon, and singing at the moving of the Liberty Bell.
My point is, music can do phenomenal things for people. If you are a musician, it can provide an outlet for you to express yourself without anyone else judging you. For people in nursing homes, and that need additional care outside of their family there is music therapy. Music Therapy uses mostly classical music and there has been much research behind the concept that proves that it truly does work.
I’m one of those people that is constantly in tune with music that is around me. I’m always looking for beats in every day life, if there is a song on the radio then I’m the first one to pick it out and start singing along to it. Normally, after the first time I hear a song I have the lyrics memorized. This actually pisses my dad off quite a bit. I do have to give my family credit, however, for getting me involved in music. My parents encouraged me to sing my heart out, and my brother was always singing right there next to me.
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