How music affects listeners mental health (metal, pop, rock, album)

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

scout_75 · 05-09-2006, 08:56 PM

I find when I am in a P*ssed Off mood, that I need to listen to metal to calm me down (the heavier the better).

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.

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

Blain · 05-09-2006, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scout_75

I find when I am in a P*ssed Off mood, that I need to listen to metal to calm me down (the heavier the better).

I second that

05-10-2006, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scout_75

I find when I am in a P*ssed Off mood, that I need to listen to metal to calm me down (the heavier the better).

Like?

bruise_violet · 05-10-2006, 03:55 AM

Songs like 'Love Ain't For Keeping' by The Who make me feel quite sad, and songs like 'Stone Cold Crazy' by Queen make me feel really good.

But when I listen to angry women music, I feel like killing boys

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

05-09-2006, 10:44 PM	#54 (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

05-10-2006, 03:55 AM	#58 (permalink)
bruise_violet we became a carcass! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 383	Songs like 'Love Ain't For Keeping' by The Who make me feel quite sad, and songs like 'Stone Cold Crazy' by Queen make me feel really good. But when I listen to angry women music, I feel like killing boys __________________ in love with the stumps, in love with the bleeding! in love with the pain that you now feel...

05-10-2006, 04:18 AM	#60 (permalink)
bruise_violet we became a carcass! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 383	Ah well, a few more boys in the world won't hurt... Sorry I'm listening to Bikini Kill __________________ in love with the stumps, in love with the bleeding! in love with the pain that you now feel...

05-09-2006, 08:56 PM	#52 (permalink)
scout_75 Music Addict Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 54	I find when I am in a P*ssed Off mood, that I need to listen to metal to calm me down (the heavier the better).

05-09-2006, 09:38 PM	#53 (permalink)
PostPsychosis666 Music Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Valhalla Posts: 99	^agreed

05-09-2006, 11:43 PM	#55 (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