It's no secret, music affects us all differently. Even the same piece of music affects different people in vastly different ways. Let's take,for example, Michael Jackson. Like many pop musician, whether you like him or don't is oftentimes a matter of what generation you're a part of? Are you now a senior citizen? Chances are you're NOT a fan. Are you in your 30's or 40's? I'll be you probably do like a lot of his music.
How we react to this piece of music probably will even be different in the future because it is currently being re-recorded by newer world-famous musicians as a fund-raiser for the children of Haiti! For me, hearing this piece again brings to my mind all the images of abandoned children wandering the streets of Haiti and makes me want to help them.
Music can affect people by calming them, energizing them, reminding them of their spiritual connection or inciting them to fight and riot in the streets! How will music affect YOU today?
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Alice,
I agree that you tend to like and relate to the music you grew up with. I had the same reaction that you did when listening to the remake of "We are the world."
1. What music makes you feel really happy?
The Beatles, The Bee Gees, John Coltrane and many more.
2. What music fills you with energy?
Just about any classic rock.
3. What music calms and soothes you?
Best of the Bee Gees, smooth jazz, some classical, soft rock.
4. What music consoles and comforts you?
Best of the Bee Gees vol. 1
5. What age were you aware that you loved music and responded powerfully to it?
I was 15 and though I had been exposed to music all my life since my Dad was a musician it wasn't until I turned 15 that something clicked within me that I suddenly became aware of music and it's power.
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