What does music mean to you? I bet you nearly always find a song on the radio to match your mood. It is too easy to take music for granted. It is always around us. Children start to dance at the drop of a good beat and many adults do the same. They simply can not help themselves. What would our world be like without music?
I probably appreciate Country Music more than any other genre of music. I think it is because I can relate to it so easily. I can not count the times that I needed a good country song to help me through a break up, a setback, etc. And, sometimes, a good upbeat country song like Luke Brian's "Rain Is A Good Thing" is just the lift I need.
If you are a music lover and have never taken a college course called Music Appreciation, you are missing out. I reluctantly took the course years ago. Although the classical music we studied was different from what I was used to, I noticed a music road map from yesteryear to today. The music moved me in a way I had not yet experienced, and I still like a good classical from Bach every now and again.
Country Music is in fact my favorite genre. But coming in at a close second, is the Top 40 chart in America. Currently Ryan Seacrest hosts the show every week. The Top 40 is normally upbeat, current and relevant. I live in the Atlanta area and there are several radio stations that live on the Top 40. If I am not in the mood for a good Country song, I will flip it over to the Top 40.
American Idol has definitely changed the music industry. There are thousands of people who try out every season with only a handful making it through. But think about this. What if Carrie Underwood had never tried out? What if Daughtry had a bad performance on the first round and never even made into the competition. Another thought is that there must be thousands more super talented artists out there who will never be noticed. For this reason, I am a hug American Idol Fan. American Idol is making dreams come true and giving the rest of us some really great music to listen to.
Rap Music is not my favorite Genre. But, I have to say that most of the artists are very talented to say the least. Eminem is probably my favorite. Why? He is passionate and conveys his life through his music. Its not all clean, in fact some of his lyrics are not for young ears. But, I have to say life is not always good to us all. Eminem has a series of powerful messages in his songs. His new song "Love The Way You Lie" is a good example.
So, if you have been listening to the same stuff for years why not try something new, strange or unusual. If you don't like it you can turn it in the blink of an eye. However, I challenge you to see the song through and focus on the lyrics or talents of the artist.
Go back to the top. If music was gone forever, I think we would have a bigger appreciation for music. It's just difficult to think about a world without music. What about Church. Can you image a church service without your most intimate and familiar songs. How bout that. There is a country song that references such a thing. It would be terrible. I hope this article will make you pause even for a second to appreciate our lives with music.
I probably appreciate Country Music more than any other genre of music. I think it is because I can relate to it so easily. I can not count the times that I needed a good country song to help me through a break up, a setback, etc. And, sometimes, a good upbeat country song like Luke Brian's "Rain Is A Good Thing" is just the lift I need.
If you are a music lover and have never taken a college course called Music Appreciation, you are missing out. I reluctantly took the course years ago. Although the classical music we studied was different from what I was used to, I noticed a music road map from yesteryear to today. The music moved me in a way I had not yet experienced, and I still like a good classical from Bach every now and again.
Country Music is in fact my favorite genre. But coming in at a close second, is the Top 40 chart in America. Currently Ryan Seacrest hosts the show every week. The Top 40 is normally upbeat, current and relevant. I live in the Atlanta area and there are several radio stations that live on the Top 40. If I am not in the mood for a good Country song, I will flip it over to the Top 40.
American Idol has definitely changed the music industry. There are thousands of people who try out every season with only a handful making it through. But think about this. What if Carrie Underwood had never tried out? What if Daughtry had a bad performance on the first round and never even made into the competition. Another thought is that there must be thousands more super talented artists out there who will never be noticed. For this reason, I am a hug American Idol Fan. American Idol is making dreams come true and giving the rest of us some really great music to listen to.
Rap Music is not my favorite Genre. But, I have to say that most of the artists are very talented to say the least. Eminem is probably my favorite. Why? He is passionate and conveys his life through his music. Its not all clean, in fact some of his lyrics are not for young ears. But, I have to say life is not always good to us all. Eminem has a series of powerful messages in his songs. His new song "Love The Way You Lie" is a good example.
So, if you have been listening to the same stuff for years why not try something new, strange or unusual. If you don't like it you can turn it in the blink of an eye. However, I challenge you to see the song through and focus on the lyrics or talents of the artist.
Go back to the top. If music was gone forever, I think we would have a bigger appreciation for music. It's just difficult to think about a world without music. What about Church. Can you image a church service without your most intimate and familiar songs. How bout that. There is a country song that references such a thing. It would be terrible. I hope this article will make you pause even for a second to appreciate our lives with music.
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