{"id":120617,"date":"2022-10-20T02:09:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T01:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=120617"},"modified":"2022-11-01T07:53:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T06:53:23","slug":"why-is-music-so-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=120617","title":{"rendered":"Why Music?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Why is music so important in our society?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Image <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/rPOmLGwai2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Music is everywhere. It\u2019s on the radio in our cars, it\u2019s played over our heads in supermarkets, it\u2019s played by buskers on the street on our walk to work. Music is such an entrenched part of culture and society that those who create it are revered and celebrated all across the globe. Music transcends borders, which is why it\u2019s been dubbed the \u201cuniversal language\u201d. It can psych us up or calm us down. It can help us sleep, and it can also spark memories and feelings. There\u2019s no denying it, music holds a certain power over people. With this in mind, we\u2019re going to explore some of the reasons why music is such an integral part of our society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Music is used extensively in popular entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#423e3e\">Music\u2019s ability to invoke emotions and moods makes it an integral element in popular entertainment. In horror films, for example, suspenseful music adds to the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/silence-isnt-silent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silent films<\/a>,<\/em> which are void of speech, make use of music to fill this void.&nbsp;Equally, in television shows, a sad song can make dramatic moments seem all the more poignant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Music is also an important element in gaming. Game developers make use of music to improve the gameplay experience. In<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/mrq.com\/mobile-slots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mobile slots<\/a>,<\/em> for example, the theme music is an important element, distinguishing games, adding to the ambience, and improving&nbsp;the player\u2019s overall experience. All the top providers, whether it&#8217;s&nbsp;NetEnt, Blueprint or Microgaming, know the importance of ensuring their&nbsp;background sound effects match the theme. This is no small feat given the number of new games appearing on mobile casino sites &#8211; dozens every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Image<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/6Woj_wozqmA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Music is important in culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">For thousands of years, music has been an important part of the lives of humans. The songs and music that come from a specific culture reflect certain elements of that culture. For example, British rock music is markedly different from Indian folk music. The music from these two very different genres contains certain references and influences from their particular cultures. By listening to different types of music from across the globe, we can learn more about different societies and ways of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ardian-lumi-6Woj_wozqmA-unsplash.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ardian-lumi-6Woj_wozqmA-unsplash.jpeg?resize=580%2C387&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ardian-lumi-6Woj_wozqmA-unsplash.jpeg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ardian-lumi-6Woj_wozqmA-unsplash.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ardian-lumi-6Woj_wozqmA-unsplash.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Music helps to mark special occasions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Those who have planned or attended a western wedding will know the importance of the<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/gethitched.com.mt\/articles\/first-dance\/your-wedding-first-dance-why-its-important-to-master-this\/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20most%20enduring,the%20harmony%20of%20their%20relationship.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">first dance<\/a>.<\/em> The song chosen by the couple reflects their relationship and their special bond. For the newlyweds, their choice of music embodies who they are as a couple. The choice of funeral music also has a profound effect on invoking the emotions of the congregation, reminding them of the person that they\u2019re celebrating the life of. Music\u2019s ability to embody and stimulate an emotion is what makes it such an important factor in commemorating special occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Music helps us in our emotional development and acts as a tool that helps contribute to our overall well-being and happiness. Listening to music when we\u2019re sad can help us to process emotions. When we\u2019re happy, music can help intensify these feelings, bringing us an added level of joy. By listening to music regularly, we can develop our sensitivity and creativity. Music is a way to bring people together, whether that\u2019s through a shared love of a particular band or a shared love of a particular genre. Its continued value demonstrates the many powers of music in the lives of humans. It\u2019s remained important across the world since time immemorial, and it doesn\u2019t look like it\u2019s going anywhere anytime soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is music so important in our society? Image Unsplash Music is everywhere. 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