Many times I hear the phrase "music is my life" when describing one's lifestyle. Although this phrase has become a very common cliche, can you really argue that music is NOT part of your life? I mean, everyday you at least hear one song, if not a million! Depending on if you play an instrument or just love listening to it, it's always going to be a part of your life, no matter how hard you try to ignore it (not that you would).
Since we're on the topic of music, I'm going to bring up music genres and rant a little.
I've often wondered where all these genres suddenly popped out from. There are so many! I listen to all types of music. Of course, some genres give me different feelings than others. For example, I feel that Opera music stresses me out and Easy listening/Techno actually relaxes me. I refuse to conform to a certain stereotype because I listen to a certain genre of music. If that is so, then I'm probably at least 6 different stereotypes in 1. Also, how did "Emo Music" become it's own genre? Isn't all music emotional? And why is it, if you listen to Metal you are automatically put into the social group of "Punk": a stereotype constructed by the mainstream? It's so strange how music can not only be a part of someone's life, because they are involved with it, but also because of the labels people are given by their musical tastes. Why can't music just be fun and accepted, as a controversial subject, as opposed to an ever-present argument. Music IS fun so let's keep it that way. *Takes deep breath in* I feel better. BTW.....music is my life. =)
Until next time. Cheemo!
No comments:
Post a Comment