How music affects listeners mental health (lyric, country, albums, pink floyd)

XxGhostReveriesxX · 02-10-2006, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Does what you listen to affect your mental state?

http://www.musicbanter.com/showpost....2&postcount=20

This post suggests yes

all that suggests is that people who listen 2 ICP are idiots, but i agree

PostPsychosis666 · 05-09-2006, 09:38 PM

^agreed

jr. · 05-09-2006, 10:44 PM

Music evokes emotion, especially in the younger generation. These are the people who aren't fully developed, mentally. I'm not saying they're dumb, or anything of the kind. They are simply still growing, forming their ideals and experiencing life's nasty little nuances.

Music is a refuge for young people who aren't quite sure where they fit in yet. It speaks to them directly, on a personal level. They can hide in it, and not be betrayed or hurt by it. Music is something a young person can trust, that's why, when they find something they identify with, they are fiercely loyal to it. It's their friend, and in some cases, their only friend.

As far as music affecting a person's emotional state, of course it does. In what manner, though, sometimes depends on the person's emotional state before they even turned the stereo on. You can see several different examples of that in this thread alone. Everyone listens to music for different reasons.

Some people feel sad, so they play something that will make them feel better. Or, they will play something to intensify that feeling of sadness. It all depends. Do I want to feel better? Or do I want to feed this sadness? Music has that power. It's all about the psyche. Whether it's conscious or not, I couldn't say.

Conversely, sometimes music takes control of your emotion, and there's nothing you can do about it. It directs your emotions. This usually happens unexpectedly. Sometimes that's good, and sometimes that's bad.

I can be brushing my teeth in the morning, and a song will come on that reminds me of a particularly bad time in my life, and it sticks with me all day. Music has that power.

Or, every time I hear any cut from The Cars' first album, and I wonder where Donna is now, 25 years later, if she still wears that perfume. Music has that power.

So, anyway, i guess I didn't really help. LOL. Just an old man rambling.

Merkaba · 05-10-2006, 04:12 AM

^ You need to see someone about fixing that then

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr.

Music evokes emotion, especially in the younger generation. These are the people who aren't fully developed, mentally. I'm not saying they're dumb, or anything of the kind. They are simply still growing, forming their ideals and experiencing life's nasty little nuances.

Music is a refuge for young people who aren't quite sure where they fit in yet. It speaks to them directly, on a personal level. They can hide in it, and not be betrayed or hurt by it. Music is something a young person can trust, that's why, when they find something they identify with, they are fiercely loyal to it. It's their friend, and in some cases, their only friend.

So, anyway, i guess I didn't really help. LOL. Just an old man rambling.

You have it downpacked Jr, my thoughts exactly pretty much except unlike me you can put thoughts into good wordage.

bruise_violet · 05-10-2006, 04:18 AM

Ah well, a few more boys in the world won't hurt...

Sorry I'm listening to Bikini Kill

Blain · 05-09-2006, 11:43 PM

Meh, well i get in trouble at school alot but like not to do with suspensions or anything I intend to never do drugs or smoke but i will drink

i reckon that rock soothes me more and when you're in a school filled with wannabee gangsters its good to be unique

Sound Devastation · 05-10-2006, 05:30 AM

anything good cheers me up.

PostPsychosis · 05-10-2006, 08:14 AM

I listen to 70's hard rock like Zeppelin, Sabbath etcetera, and I don't do any drugs. I listen to metal and I don't worship the devil, so I guess thats something.

scout_75 · 05-10-2006, 05:36 PM

PostPsychosis said: "I listen to 70's hard rock like Zeppelin, Sabbath etcetera, and I don't do any drugs. I listen to metal and I don't worship the devil, so I guess thats something."

I agree. I think it is all a frame of mind...when it comes to people saying how this music will affect us. I think there are just people who are susceptible to media or suggestions in general. Why punish those that aren't?

bruise_violet · 05-11-2006, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PostPsychosis

I listen to 70's hard rock like Zeppelin, Sabbath etcetera, and I don't do any drugs. I listen to metal and I don't worship the devil, so I guess thats something.

Zeppelin are trippy enough

Although, I was told watch The Wall or listen to Pink Floyd while stoned, apparently its amazing

05-09-2006, 10:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
jr. Seeker of Peace Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newark, De. Posts: 341	Music evokes emotion, especially in the younger generation. These are the people who aren't fully developed, mentally. I'm not saying they're dumb, or anything of the kind. They are simply still growing, forming their ideals and experiencing life's nasty little nuances. Music is a refuge for young people who aren't quite sure where they fit in yet. It speaks to them directly, on a personal level. They can hide in it, and not be betrayed or hurt by it. Music is something a young person can trust, that's why, when they find something they identify with, they are fiercely loyal to it. It's their friend, and in some cases, their only friend. As far as music affecting a person's emotional state, of course it does. In what manner, though, sometimes depends on the person's emotional state before they even turned the stereo on. You can see several different examples of that in this thread alone. Everyone listens to music for different reasons. Some people feel sad, so they play something that will make them feel better. Or, they will play something to intensify that feeling of sadness. It all depends. Do I want to feel better? Or do I want to feed this sadness? Music has that power. It's all about the psyche. Whether it's conscious or not, I couldn't say. Conversely, sometimes music takes control of your emotion, and there's nothing you can do about it. It directs your emotions. This usually happens unexpectedly. Sometimes that's good, and sometimes that's bad. I can be brushing my teeth in the morning, and a song will come on that reminds me of a particularly bad time in my life, and it sticks with me all day. Music has that power. Or, every time I hear any cut from The Cars' first album, and I wonder where Donna is now, 25 years later, if she still wears that perfume. Music has that power. So, anyway, i guess I didn't really help. LOL. Just an old man rambling. __________________ Be strong then, and enter into your own body; there you have a solid place for your feet. ~ Kabir

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05-09-2006, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
PostPsychosis666 Music Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Valhalla Posts: 99	^agreed

05-09-2006, 11:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blain w0rd Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Suva, Fiji Posts: 1,034	Meh, well i get in trouble at school alot but like not to do with suspensions or anything I intend to never do drugs or smoke but i will drink i reckon that rock soothes me more and when you're in a school filled with wannabee gangsters its good to be unique

05-10-2006, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
scout_75 Music Addict Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 54	PostPsychosis said: "I listen to 70's hard rock like Zeppelin, Sabbath etcetera, and I don't do any drugs. I listen to metal and I don't worship the devil, so I guess thats something." I agree. I think it is all a frame of mind...when it comes to people saying how this music will affect us. I think there are just people who are susceptible to media or suggestions in general. Why punish those that aren't?