Feelings from Music
Rhythm, lyrics, and drums combined are what we call music. Music
reminds you of an important event in the past, makes you sleepy, relaxed, even
emotional or sad. There are a lot of kinds of music such as rap, Blues, Reggae,
pop etc. Each of those types of music provides specific feelings. Talking about
music reminds me of Senegal, back home. Senegal is one of the countries in west
Africa that is known for their good music and their passion for dancing. The
most popular music is mbalax. It is very loud, intense, very rhythmic, happy,
and makes you move easily. Listening to mbalax makes you feel enthusiastic. It makes
me stress free. Moving your body with the beat of the music makes you happy.
Music has a lot of meanings too. Playing with kids, singing
and dancing with them was my favorite thing to do. Music reminds me of time
with my nieces and nephews. Religious music in my experiences provides a spiritual
feeling. Some people get very emotional. Others get very excited and dance
continually to express their faith. I cannot forget when I went to Mauritania
for a religious ceremony named Eid Al-Fitr. There were songs, drums, noises,
singing the name of God every night. It was amazing to listen to those sounds
coming from everywhere in the desert with thousands of people singing and
dancing to relieve their stress, and to implore forgiveness from God. Some
religious scholars think some music is evil and others are for God. Music can
be then a way to repent.
When I was in
university I always slept with Bob Marley songs on. Reggae makes me relaxed and
pensive. It makes me nostalgic. Some other music like choral makes me feel energized.
It gives you the strength to aim through success.
Some folks describe some
music with the melody, instruments, and different voices, and how the music
keeps you awake and engaged. Blues music inspires sadness, loneliness or love.
It makes me think about a love story of a woman who lost her husband in a war
and has raised two kids. Consequently, music can be seen in a lot of different
aspects. Feelings from music are always
powerful and contain many benefits.
Love the Senegalese music. Great idea sharing this in your writing. I especially liked reading about how different genres of music affect your mood. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove the Senegalese music. Great idea sharing this in your writing. I especially liked reading about how different genres of music affect your mood. Well done!
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