Music makes the World Go Round

Music can change everything!! There you go!! There's my statement. Whether you believe me or not I am absolutley convinced that music can and does in fact make the world go round!!

Music alter's our moods, and is all around us like a constant celebration of life. It reminds us of a time when things were perfect and allows us to suspend all disbelief. We are all rock stars when we feel like it. Performers on our own secret stage. Our bathroom mirrors are often our greatest critic but are also our number one fan!!

Whether soothing, or aggressive, music allows us to appreciate an experience that is quite often unparralelled by anything else on God's green earth. Too much? Did I take my thoughts of music too far? Not really. Music sways us from the norm. It sometimes moulds our fashion sense, haircuts, language, and outlook on life. Am I a hippie you might ask? No, just open minded. The diversity of music is a direct representation of the human exsitence and it certainly is a common language.

Ever heard of a fella called Elvis Prestley? I thought you might. How about James Brown? Have you ever sang along to Tom Petty's "FreeFalling' with extra umph? Danced arm in arm with someone to 'Unchained Melody'? What about a little air guitar behind closed doors? Don't be ashamed!! It's ok!! If you have ever indulged in something along those lines then you have been officially touched by the power of music! Music is in us all. It is intertwined within the fabric of every life on this planet. It comforts us, cheers us up, and heck if I actually was a hippie (which I might be) I would take this time to say something really out there and spacey. I might get carried away in some kind of 'Woodstock-esque' Haze'. But I will refrain!! No I won't...yes I will

Music is permanent and never leaves us. Even when the music stops we can still hear it in our heads and in our hearts. Its a memory of yesterday and a vision of a day to come. It helps us find our voice, and gather our thoughts. It brings people together, it motivates us and in turn brings us back down to earth. Music is present when we make mix tapes for those that we love to express our feelings. Music is present to celebrate a life,or to say goodbye. It is ever present when uniting two people who want to spend the rest of their lives together. Sound the violins, bang the drums, strum the mighty guitar, keep listening to, and embracing all the beautiful music. It will make a difference in some way you just don't realize it yet.


John Lennon's 'Imagine' brought the world together!! It signifies an image of peace, unity, and love. Alternatively the power of music has also divided people. National Anthems have separated good people and strengthened barriers such as the Berlin Wall. Music however, even helped bring down that very wall and for this point I must include a disclaimer


While I am mentioning the Berlin Wall and we are of course talking about music, I would like to take this opportunity to mention that even though David Hasselhoff was asked to perform as the wall was ripped down, his music seems to be ONLY enjoyed in Germany. Elsewhere his drinking skills or lack there of carry his fame!! There's a fine line between great music and short term entertainment. As mere mortals we usually cannot differentiate this until we get a little older and wiser!!! One thing that is undeniable though is the fact that music was playing when this incredible event took place.Anyway I digress.

That's music for you!! It comes in all forms and after all it is a matter of taste but I guess it all counts!!!

Is anyone convinced yet? We are all composers in our own right. A simple song can start or end something just as quickly. We take music with us where ever we go. Songs carry specific importance from political awareness, stories of peace, to pop songs sung by young girls that end up shaving their heads in public because it was all so much fun. Men who should clearly have stook to driving talking cars and walking around a beach wearing red swimming shorts getting in on the act. There's an audience for everyone but most importantly of all we are all our own audience and music is always on show.