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THE POWER OF MUSIC INFLUENCING THE WORLD ONE SONG AT A TIME
As Confucius once said, “Music produces a kind of pleasure that human nature cannot do without.”
especially the beat and timing, can assist with movement to enhance the treatment process.
Music serves many purposes in our lives. It’s a form of expression, a way to pass the time, and a trigger to get our creative juices flowing. It can take us back in time to revisit certain places and elicit specific feelings that were present when we may have first listened to a particular song, artist, or genre. For patients with dementia, music can help to bring old memories back. For those struggling with Parkinson’s, music,
Many of the amazing benefits that we reap from music falls back on one thing: endorphins. When we listen to music, endorphins are released by our brain. Similar to the “runner’s high” that we experience when running, when our minds are engaged by music, we can find ourselves getting surges of emotions — both happy and sad. Music is so powerful because it has the ability to speak to us. World Day of Music falls on June 21 and celebrates the great positive impact that music has on all of our lives and encourages us to embrace it. When it comes to my personal musical preference, I’m a fan of many different forms of music. I must admit that I’m not in love with rap music — I just have difficulty understanding it. If I had to choose a favorite artist or song, I don’t think that I’d be able to because there are so many that truly move and inspire me. However, one song that always holds a special place in my heart is the song that I danced to with my husband at our wedding: “At Last,” by Etta James. When I’m cooking in the kitchen, I love to have music playing. Whether it’s Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, or Etta James, having something to dance around the kitchen to is so enjoyable and lifts my mood. I also enjoy pop music. I recently saw Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga perform together in concert and it was such a great
combination of old school and more modern music. It was a great time! I have my fun list of upbeat songs that I love to work out to. The best thing about music is that it serves us in so many ways. If we are down, music can sympathize or uplift us. If we are feeling anxious, relaxing music can help to soothe us. If we have a big event coming up, certain songs can be extremely motivational. As I mentioned earlier, certain songs can also take us back in time. As a child of the 1980s, any time I hear Prince, I’m taken back to my high school days!
THE BEST THING ABOUT MUSIC IS THAT IT SERVES US IN SO MANY WAYS.”
I truly love music and the power it has to impact our lives. What are your favorite songs and genres?
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