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Music

The Worlds Most Beloved Art Form
While watching "Rocky III" a group of men recite lines as if they have viewed the movie countless times. They take turns voicing the most popular lines as if they compete to show who has seen it the most. However, all of a sudden, the mood has changed. Without explanation, they are silent. The movie has taken a turn in its plot. Even though these people have seen the movie many times, they express unsure facial and bodily clues as if the movie can have a different ending than that of which they remember. They now have vigor and liveliness within their manner. Their feet now twitch to a beat as well as their heads. Their faces are mean and stern and their hands in fists as if they mean business whereas not seen previously in the movie. What has happened all of a sudden that could explain this? A simple song has injected itself into the viewers ear; "Eye of The Tiger." This all too familiar song, designed to demand a response from the viewer, provided the change in mood. Synonymous with the character "Rocky," this song perpetuates motion and establishes the essential mood for the viewers to understand the characters actions. In movies, music provides a vital element as to the direction and mood of any single point within a film. Without music, a movie lacks the certain something that makes it so enjoyable. Nevertheless, even if an individual has no time to watch a movie, music still finds a way into their daily routine. From the song of an early morning bird to the sound of the alarm clock; even within each individuals head as they walk from here to there, music remains present. To deny anyone music would prove detrimental to the livelihood of that person. Music stirs up emotion and forces recognition. It also soothes the soul and presents a feeling of solitude when needed, anytime, any place. Without music, no matter the culture or form of music, the harmony of life would cease to exist. From the situations that...