How Music Affects a Person
Siddha Sannigrahi
Music is an “international language” spoken by millions of people around the world- every song
has its story and has meaning in every lyric. Music is universal and speaks every language in the world; a
melody can make you dance no matter the language you might speak. However, does this language have
its consequences?
Music can affect moods and inspire as well as, a piece of classical music can change your mood
from angry to calm. A song can change the way your mind functions, so music can soothe us and some
can exhilarate.
Music in movies sound is an effect and creates a theme for a movie; music in a movie such as a
horror movie, a thrilling sound creates an image for the movie. When you watch a horror movie a sound
can create an image in your mind even if you have your eyes close. Movie makers make huge amounts of
money for shifting your emotions in every scene. An amazing affect is said to create a feeling for the
movie which makes you want to see it again and again.
Music and sound is also said to have healing powers, it can lower blood pressure and ease the
mind of stress. Suppose after a long day you become cranky, a soothing classical piece can morph that
into a calm, balanced emotion.
Music however can also bring back bad memories, by the tone and mood of a song, or the lyrics
sung. It may make you cheerful, but not all music is meant to make you happy, some are different. It is
true that music is made to entertain you and change the way you feel about something, but at the same
time that same song may cause a different effect.
Music can distract your mind from what needs to be done, while morphing your emotions, it can
distract you from what you need to do. Therefore, confound the mind of anything important you should
be concentrating on. Music is a privilege that can be abused if not handled properly, can distract you from
what is really important to be focusing on.
Next time you put those ear buds in your ears think, how will this song affect me? The reality is
everything in this world can hurt you no matter how enjoyable it might be.