Music is more than just sound, music is a central part of life, of being human. Music has such an impact on so many things in our daily life you may not always notice. Music can help improve a lot of daily aspects of your life. Different genres of music have different impacts on you too. Music has a way of speaking to us in a way words cant, a universal language that connects people.
Listening to music can have significant improvements to your mental health, and some studies even show an improvement to physical health too. Music can trigger the release of dopamine in your brain, the brain chemical that makes you feel good. This is why listening to upbeat music can instantly boost your mood and make you feel better, or even help you feel more energized. On the other hand, listening to more melancholy music can reduce stress, by lowering your heat rate and relaxing your body.
Many find comfort in music that reflects emotions they can relate to, “Sometimes lyrics can express what i’m feeling better than i ever could, sometimes it even helps me understand better how i’m feeling.”Sophia Garcia shares.
Daniel Wong also shares his connection to music, “Music is apart of my everyday life i don’t think i’d even be able to function without it.”Wong shares.
Music can also affect your focus and memory. Many people use music while they are studying because it helps them concentrate better. Music can create a steady rhythm for your thoughts and help block out surrounding distractions. Songs can trigger memories whether it be good or bad, due to its powerful connection to emotion, and can bring some a sense of nostalgia.
Another powerful impact and importance to music is its ability to connect people. Music cannot only bring people together for events like concerts, festivals, and other events, it also connects people emotionally. Music can connect people through music being a powerful part of their culture. It creates a sense of belonging for people through music fan bases and enjoying the same genre and artists. It can create a connection for those when they find people with similar tastes in music because it shows that people understand you too through music.
Music is truly more than just sound, it’s a force that brings people together, affects our mood, health, focus, emotion, and even our relationship with others. No matter the music you listen to or when you listen to it, music plays a bigger role in our life whether you realize it or not. It’s a universal language that speaks to everyone in different ways. Music simply has the unique ability to make life a little more meaningful and enjoyable.
