A Deeper Level II

This is the second blog on "A Deeper Level". Read part I here.

So, to recap, we have established that I am a highly internal person. There is an entire world of thoughts and imaginations in my mind at any given time. Whom or what I choose to love is something that I am solid on. Okay, so that last line wasn't recapping at all.

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Let's talk about music. Music affects me in so many ways. It can alter my mood or feelings during the day. I have realized that the choice of music that I listen to is often indicative of what my emotions or mood is. I also have many memories that are tied to a song or tune. I know that many people are this way but I am just telling you what I am like.

What is it about music? What is it really? We know that it is something that mankind has enjoyed for several millennium. It is used for celebration, entertainment, remembrance, and major milestone events in our lives. Could you imagine a wedding without music? Or a funeral? Music is something that is completely intertwined in our lives. In every other culture on the earth, music is found.

In my opinion, music could be the highest form of communicating what we truly feel. Why are we so drawn into a good song? Why are some tunes so catchy? It seems to drive us. There are some songs that really pull you into what the artist is trying to convey. What may be even more interesting is how we develop our "taste" in music. Why do some people like rock and hate rap? Who really likes polka? Is geography a factor at all in our choice of music? Obviously not. What determines our choice? These are all very interesting lines of thought and research topics that I think about.

I've read and taken part in studies that involved the effect that music has on the brain in testing and recovery. I learned how music increases the memories of people's minds during a test. I also read how it can improve the recovery time of people who are ill. I would love to have the money to just perform experiments with music all day and figure out how and why we love music so much. It is the single greatest outlet, hobby, and stress-reliever in my life and I encourage you to try some music that you've never heard before. You might like it!