As a person who loves music, it does have an impact on my everyday life. I’m constantly listening to music, either while working, in the car on my way home. Music is all around the world and one of the most popular forms of entertainment and escape. Music consists of many different styles and opinions, whether it be just personal opinion or even a part of your culture.
Every living creature on the face of the earth has their own taste and opinions on music, which is why it’s one of the most common things to talk about. Just like how we all hear people say, “a lot can be said about a person based on their music taste,” and it’s fun finding people who share common interests with you, such as a favorite song or favorite song artist, or maybe something just as simple as liking the same music genre. It can also have an effect on people’s emotions and mind, as well as improving mental health.
Music have a powerful influence on people. It can boost memory, build task endurance, lighten your mood, reduce anxiety and depression, reduce stress, improve your response to pain, and help one to work out more effectively.
I have listened to music as long as I can remember but, I first began to fully understand music’s impact a few years ago when I was going through a heartbreak in 2021 towards the month of October November December, my everyday life was full of anxiety, depression and frustration. Music was my form of comfort that I used to put myself back together. I came acrossed a gospel song titled "With Me By KAESTRINGS" a Nigeria gospel singer. The song lyrics say "when I don't understand, all that's surrounding me, I'm rest assured cos I'm not here alone and I'm not moved cos there's one thing I know, through it all, you won't leave me". This song really opened my eyes to the fact that I'm not alone, at that moment. Despite being a gospel song it was my daily comfort.
Throughout history, music has been used to boost morale in military troops, help people work faster and more productively, and even ward off evil spirits by chanting.
I’ve also been to many concerts within the past few years, and every time it’s a new experience. A single concert ended up changing my entire music taste in 2020 which is the Tehila experience with one of the amazing music crew in the heart of Akwanga Local Government Area here in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. This concerts brought the love of music within me to life, people dance, let out their emotions, and have a good time. Nothing is better than hearing live music, especially from your favorite music crew.
Whenever you listen to music whether it be live or not, you can always find new things about it. It’s an experimental experience, and you can always learn from it. Most artists put their very own personality into their songs and share common feelings with their listeners, allowing people to easily connect with music on their own level.
Music has the potential to be a powerful healing tool in different ways and pervades every aspect of our existence.