How Can Music Influence Your Life?

How can music influence your life?

One of the most versatile ways of expressing yourself is through music and lyrics. It can make you who you are.

Personally, my love of music is in all aspects of it: listening, performing and composing- has taken over my life; I’m completely absorbed in it. I’m sure that there are many others out there who feel the same way, but often fail to embrace or admit their passion.

Another thing I’ve noticed recently, being a fan of music can influence your life just as much as it does someone who makes it. Most people have a favourite genre of music or a favourite artist. Fans are constantly on the lookout for new music by the people they like.  Often, fans of the same sort of music, conglomerate, share musical preferences, go to concerts and build strong friendships. I have made new friends because of our similar tastes in music and it’s a great feeling. To know that others like the same music as you is awesome. It makes you feel part of something bigger and worthwhile.

Plus, an effect of being a passionate music fan is the emotional support it can give you in times of trouble. I went through a dark time a few months ago and I’m almost certain the only thing that stopped me from crossing to the other side was the music I listened to. It cushioned the blow when I was about to reach the bottom of what seemed like a never ending pit of dark and unhappy emotions.

Music is -and has been since at least the 1950’s- a thing that is registered on a social level as well as for the music.  The music you listen to can influence the way you choose to dress and the way you live your life. In the 1960s/70s, the hippie movement emerged. They dressed distinctively, did specific things and listened to certain music, like Jimmy Hendrix and Bob Dylan.

However, there is also a dark-side in this music- loving world; the superficial side. Certain genres of music breed stereotypes regarding dress sense, as well as, the judgemental prejudices about the sorts of people that immerse themselves in certain genres. I think that prejudice, in any circumstance is wrong, but to have prejudices involving something as relative as music, is a bit ridiculous.  I have gotten into many heated debates over the music I like, defending the larger-than-life musicians I admire. Then I realised, what is the point in arguing something like that. As long as you’re not being stopped from listening to the music you like, there is no need to argue (viciously) about it.
In my research to find what music means to people, I got some pretty cool quotes. Some of my favourites include:

§  “I need it to live” Esen

§  “Gave me hope” Donnel

§  “Saved my life” Cherelle

§  “Makes me want to head bang and jump in a mosh pit” Logan

§  “When something’s got you down,  turn the volume up, the bass low, bang out some dubtep with filthy drops and then you feel better” Eleni

§  “You’ve always been there for me, you’ve always cheered me up” Selen

Stay musical,

The Purple Rose

Listen to me, then I’ll listen to you.

Anger- A Dangerous Emotion

Anger- A Dangerous Emotion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAfFxqtedNk&feature=g-upl&context=G241c8d9AUAAAAAAAAAA

Anger is a dangerous emotion. It changes who you are. It can be channelled into something productive, a hobby: sport, lyrics, anything. However, sometimes it can have disastrous effects: violence, inflicting pain upon others and self destruction to name but a few of the detrimental effects of anger.

Bottling up anger is a dangerous thing to do. It can bring harm to yourself as well as the people around you, especially those who care the most about you. 

If you have ever felt angry at someone, something or a situation, talk to someone, just sharing how you feel makes you feel better. Know you’re not alone; there is someone, somewhere.

Smile- Be happy,

The Purple Rose

Listen while I’m talking, then I’ll listen to you

Talent- Mehdi Ahmadi- Beatboxer

Mehdi Ahmadi – Beatboxer

Mehdi Ahmadi is one of many incredible beat boxers in Winchmore School alone.  He has a reputation of greatness throughout the school and has passed on his skills to his best friend Kojo, who has taken to the skill like a duck to water.  Mehdi was introduced to the skill through the wonderful thing that is YouTube and feels he has mastered the skill to the best of his ability.

He is a loveable, funny guy, a good friend and a natural born performer. He has performed in the school talent show along with and two others; they were amazing. He even auditioned for ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, unfortunately (and unfairly, I think) he has been turned away by them and not given the opportunity to shine.

Be talented,

The Purple Rose

Remember, listen to me, then I’ll listen to you.

Why I Love Amy Lee- Evanescence

Why I Love Amy Lee-Evanescence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bBKaFRtYAk - Lost in Paradise and My Heart is Broken- Evanescence- live 2012.

There is a long list of reasons, musical or not, why Amy Lee is a person I idolise. However, I shall only write a few.

To begin with, only a select few can play an instrument and sing at the same time with the same level of skill that Amy Lee possesses. All of the songs (other than covers) she and Evanescence play, are written by them. Amy Lee writes most of the lyrics; when she sings you can tell in her body and in her voice that the song means a lot to her. That is one of the reasons I admire her; she sings (and plays other instruments) with such heart, passion and indisputable skill that to see her perform live, with the skilled musicians of Evanescence, is unforgettable. 

One of the non-musical reasons why I favour Amy Lee, is because she does what she likes on a superficial level and regarding her apparel. She does not possess the super-thin-size-zero-skin-and-bones look that the world of Hollywood-supremacy promotes. She is a beautiful woman that is curvy and isn’t ashamed of how she looks. She hasn’t let her natural curves define how the world views her (she’s not even big). I respect anyone who does what they like in spite of what society says, but Amy Lee more so because I feel I can relate to her.

The majority of rock bands are either completely male or male dominated as with Evanescence. To be the female front of a rock band is a thing I respect. It is seldom done because women often feel patronised in the male dominated world of rock music. To be a respected female in the world of rock, you need to be outstanding. Amy Lee is respected in the rock world, you know what that means?  I’ll give you a guess.

As a singer that has been trained using operatic techniques (although I do not sing opera), I can tell that Amy is also using operatic techniques to get such power and tone behind her voice.  She knows how to use dynamics very well; it is more noticeable sometimes, when watching a live performance.  When singing with a live band, it is easy to get eaten up and not be heard, but Amy’s distinctive tone and power overcomes that with ease. In fact, in the performance of “My Heart is Broken” which is performed with the whole of Evanescence the whole way through, she seemed more at home or relaxed than when it was just her and her piano in the beginning of “Lost in Paradise”. More often than not, the more relaxed you are the better the performance- and I’m going to contradict myself a bit here- but even when it was just her and her piano, she filled the room with her incredible voice and piano skills.

Furthermore, I think that Amy Lee is one of the most talented musicians out there and the Evanescence should be better known because they make incredible music. Just my opinion, do you share it?

Much Love, The Purple Rose

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How are you feeling today?

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Eleni: feeling energetic but am not high, fancy some crisps and also thinking about...

Casey: Feel smug because i beat Kezi at pool

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