What is it about music that makes everything ok? No matter what I’m feeling – I could be overwhelmed, recently find out bad news, or just soul searching- and I can always find the perfect song to make everything in the world seem irrelevant. I never used to listen to music until I needed some sort of safe haven at college. Sharing a bedroom, bathroom, and bedtime were things that I never experienced at home and were things that I was struggling with. It’s weird to have to ask if I can change the channel on the TV, or worry about eating my roommate’s chips instead of mine. It’s even weirder to be so far away from my family and friends. I used to struggle to find places to study that were quiet and comfortable enough that I could still focus. My roommate always had her headphones in and so one day I decided to try it. I haven’t looked back.
I’ve found that it’s so much easier to concentrate when you have your books, or computer, and music and that is all. Over the past few months I have developed different iTunes play lists for my different feelings or types of work I had to get accomplished. When I need to write a paper I usually go for Colbie Callait or Natasha Bedingfield. When I’m just researching or wandering on the web I tend to listen to more intense music; such as Dashboard Confessional, or Jimmy Eat World. When I miss home I listen to oldies and classics that remind me of fond memories that I experienced with my family.
Recently, I’ve found myself missing my family and old routine more than ever. The transition from high school to college was easy for me – how couldn’t it be with all of the distractions and new friendships. But, these past weeks have been extremely hard for me to get through. I don’t think that I’d be here and focused if it wasn’t for music. It’s such an overrated gift that we’re all given. Not appreciating things to their full potential seems to be a common theme in my life lately. But, now I can honestly say I’m thankful for the world of music and how it applies and helps my world of academia and life in general.
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I really liked your blog about music. People don't realize how vital and important music is to our lives, and how much we take it for granted. And I agree about the idea that music can sometimes be an escape from reality, it can help you see different things in unique lights. In my iPod I also have the different playlists for my different feelings and I’ve come to see a pattern. Monday morning’s I usually want to listen to soft easy going music, while on Friday afternoon’s I want to listen to up-beat “party” music that will get my feet moving and my body dancing. I love music and I can’t begin to express how important it is in life. Recently my dad went to the doctor because he was having a hard time falling asleep at nights. He would continuously watch T.V. until his eyes would feel heavy and he would eventually fall asleep. But some day’s, he just couldn’t go to sleep. The doctor said that if he were to watch T.V. right before he fell asleep, it would take longer for him to fall asleep and it would be harder for him to stay asleep because his mind and body would be energized by the drama and/or chaos happening in the show, no matter what he was watching—his mind would still be buzzing. The doctor’s biggest suggestion was that he fall asleep listening to music. Music not only calms the body, but relaxes the mind as well. Again, music soothes the soul. Even before the doctor had mentioned this to my dad, it is a ritual of mine to fall asleep to music no matter what. This just helps prove my point that I had been trying to convince my family of. Music is a wonderful gift that we have so graciously been given, all we need to do is use it to it’s full potential.
I can relate to your blog so much. I love listening to all types of music. Music is so wonderful, and I listen to it whenever im in different moods, or whenever Im doing something different. Whenever I am in the gym, I put on my crazy rock music and it gets me so pumped up. I feel like there is something mystical in the sounds emitting from my headphones that gives me energy.
This is going to sound corny but when I had a girlfriend, I would listen to romantic music all the time. It just got me in a good mood and I felt like the music just strengthened my feelings for my girlfriend. Music is such a big part of my life. Im actually listening to trance music as I'm writing this blog. It just soothes me and helps me concentrate more than I normally would.
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