How Does Music Matter to You?
In a short essay of at least 400 words, answer the prompt: How does music matter to you? Consider your personal relationship with music and how your musical experiences intersect with the culture around you. Your response should include all of the following:
Discussion of your previous experiences of music, your taste in music and why certain types of music appeal to you, and the ways in which you use and encounter music in your daily life.
How the music you are interested in reflects aspects of your identity and/or personality, or the roles that this music plays in social situations or the activities of daily modern life.
Name a piece of music that you are familiar with (this could be a pop song, piece that you have played, or another piece of music that means something to you) and explain how it matters to the culture that it comes from and/or your own culture.
Music and My Personal Experience
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Music has always served as the pulsating heartbeat of my existence, infusing a rhythmic quality into the otherwise monotonous routine of life. From the lullabies that lulled me into sleep in my cradle to the childhood nursery rhymes and then to the various genres of music that echo in my ears today, music has been a constant, indefatigable companion. My taste in music is as eclectic as it is broad. I find solace in the soothing melodies of classical symphonies, thrill in the vivacity of rock and roll, and inspiration in the soul-stirring verses of hip-hop.
Why does a specific type of music appeal to one person and not another? This enigma has always fascinated me. The allure of a piece of music lies in its resonance with my emotional state. Sometimes, a melody commiserates with my melancholy; at others, a beat celebrates my elation. It's this empathetic quality of music that captivates me. Every day, I encounter music in various forms: the morning alarm clock playing a classical tune, the radio humming pop songs on my commute, the background score of a film, or the rhythm of my evening jog playlist (Classic FM, 2015).
Music is an intrinsic component of my identity, an aural mirror reflecting the diverse facets of my personality. It serves as an emotional conduit, facilitating the expression of feelings that often elude verbal articulation. The thrill of a rock concert, the tranquility of a classical concerto, or the e...