The Meaning of Music



Music is an illusive and hard to define phenomenon. It is more than just a 
bunch of sounds strung together, it is a magic that draws out our emotions 
and creates a feeling in our hearts. The interesting thing is that one 
person's music, is another person's compilation of random noises. The truth 
is no type of music is better than another type.



Let's say you are a high-brow lover of classical music (OK, that may be a 
stretch, but play along - you might learn something). You're really into 
your Bach and Chopin, but you may not appreciate heavy metal or hip hop. To 
you they may be empty random sounds devoid of meaning. To you the beauty of 
classical music seems obvious - not like that other stuff.



However, the young urban kid feels the same way about their hip hop. To them 
hip hop is real and relevant. The lyrics are not just words, they convey a 
meaning that speaks to their fears, plights, and dreams. The music touches 
them in a personal way - a way that little else in their daily life can.



The fact is that music is an emotional experience that reflects the type of 
person that we are. What draws us to a certain genre or musical style is in 
essence the desire for understanding and acceptance. Each of us is a hand in 
search the glove that will make us feel the emotional support that we need 
inside.



For one person they may need to feel normal and understood. They will likely 
search out music that fills this void. They will appreciate lyrics that are 
a reflection of their lives and choices. For another, they may seek out 
music that makes them feel inspired. Some are drawn to love songs, while 
others to the blues.



Each of us needs to feel connected in life, and that is more important today 
than in any time in the past. Our society moves so fast, and the stability 
of family and community of yesteryear may not be present in our lives today. 
Each of us is searching for that musical soul mate that will make us feel 
completed.



Music is personal. The type of music we appreciate does not depend on the 
music itself, but how the music fits us as individuals. No one type of music 
is better than another. Each is a unique personal experience that will touch 
some people in a way that makes them feel whole. All types of music are 
valid. You may or may not appreciate a style - in fact, you may be bored by 
it or even offended. But you can not dismiss any type of music. Each 
represents a voice which must be heard in our society.



Since no type of music is better than another, that ultimately means that no 
song is better than another, and thus no musician or singer is better than 
another. Each artist has something to bring to the table, an individual 
perspective that is different than everyone else's. Sure we all have our 
preferences, and a particular singer may have better projection or be able 
to hit a note better. But those are technical elements. Music is an 
emotional response to a variety of acoustic elements. It's not about how a 
song sounds, it's about how you hear it, it's about how it fits you.



Don't be narrow in your appreciation of music. Search far and wide for songs 
that speak to you. Listen to the lyrics, feel the rhythm, let the music 
envelope you. Music can create understanding across cultural barriers. 
Stretch beyond your comfort zone. Listen to artists and styles that may seem 
foreign to you. You may just find a glove that fits your hand better than 
you ever imagined.



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