Music allows for escape and comfort

I'm in the car with my friends. The music is loud, and we're all enjoying the song. As the track nears the chorus, or drop, depending on the genre currently playing, a rush of anticipation flows through us all.

When the chorus finally hits, the feeling of euphoria, excitement and satisfaction cannot be contained, and I only have one thought in my head: this is why I love music. 

            Music has the power to alter moods and connect with the listener. There is always a song to match how I feel, or change it. Music is beautiful, and it goes far beyond being sensed by the ears. It is felt and understood. Good music is comforting and engaging. Music can define a moment and create memories.

            Music is an art form, and just like a painting or a movie, it can express an idea and provoke thought. It’s a form of expression that is powerful to both the musician and the listener. 

If I'm stressing out about school work, or life gets the best of me, I can always throw on relaxing music like Band of Horses or Counting Crows, and connect with sound. If I’m energized and excited, I can listen to artists like Zedd or The Shins.

Music exists for every personality type and emotion, which allows nearly everyone to make a personal connection with it.

Along with the emotion that music stir, the message and motivation behind a song can be just as powerful as the sounds themselves.

A song can be thought provoking and discuss a serious topic. This idea led to the music and cultural revolution in Greenwich Village in the 1960s, and this facilitated the change of the mentality of an entire nation.

Artists such as Bob Dylan sought to change the minds of people and challenge thoughts about society’s standards though his music and lyrics. His poetic lyrics added to and helped people connect with Dylan’s music. Even through today, Dylan’s music is stilled widely loved, but not for his charming voice or advanced musicianship. It’s because of the power of his words.

All of these aspects together create an art form unlike anything else. Music can be appreciated anywhere at any time. It tells a story and takes the listener on a journey. 

Music is used to supply comfort and connect to the listener. Its artistic value has been used to challenge society and provoke thought. Music is a form of expression and can define a generation.