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Music Literature

MUSICAL JOURNAL

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06-19-07
MUL 2010 - Section 0754
Word Count: 2014

Entry #1 – 598 words
Over a day or two, compile a list of all the music you hear, including movie and television sound tracks, elevator music, music in the cafeteria, music coming from neighboring rooms and work areas, and the music you and your friends play and hear. What sort of music was selected for what purpose, and by whom? What factors are involved in choosing music for an adventurous movie chase scene, as opposed to a love scene? What effect would there be on the listener if the soundtracks were interchanged? Would you play the same music for the first visit to your dorm/apartment by a potential boyfriend or girlfriend as for a visit by your mother?
Music can be found anywhere and everywhere. In my humble opinion life without music would be so boring. Music adds a special touch to our everyday activities; it has a powerful impact in our emotions. I believe I speak for most people who, like me, listen to music everyday just for pleasure, when I say that there is no doubt that music can affect and propose our mind's state. A lot of people will agree that music and one's mood go hand-and-hand. One might be prone to put on soothing music for a quiet, romantic evening, but maybe choose something more livelily while running on a treadmill or out partying. Sometimes one does not have control of the music playing in the surrounding areas, and in many cases we might not notice that music is being played until we find ourselves driven by it; for example, by tapping one's foot to the beat of the music, without realizing you are doing it.
On doing this assignment I tried to be more alert to the sounds around me, to analyze the music that was being played and the reasons behind the choices that were made. The first day that I sharpened my senses, I found myself depressed. I could not understand why. Then I realized that my roommate was playing,...