Music has been a continuously changing form of expression from as early as 1500 BC. Ranging from popular pop music of today all the way back to when operas and grand symphonies were stars of the music world, music has never stopped evolving and taking new routes. Throughout every country and area in the world, different influences and factors shape and impact how that style of music sounds and is produced. Every mind has a different take on these sounds, and there is no barrier as to what can and can’t be extracted from the music that is produced. By playing music, there are many feelings and emotions that the listeners can take from it. Through musical therapy, soul music and instrumentals, music can tell a story and not only impact the band
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Instrumental music has the option of falling into many genres and categories. From classics like orchestras and jazz trios to dubstep and surf, instrumentals are limited to the possibilities of the instrument or technology being used. Using simple techniques of pitch changing and the speed of the song artists can create a narrative that anybody can add their own take too. Thinking back to the greats of Bach and Mozart, no songs had words, but they can easily express a mood or a feeling. Higher and faster notes might imply a joyful mood while low and slow notes might give a feeling of sadness and sorrow. Although these choices of speed and pitch do not always give it a particular mood, there are often categories that can fall in with these styles. Due to the fact that there are no lyrics some songs have no room to decide. A band that has taken the use of storytelling to new heights is the instrumental group Explosions in the Sky. With more than seven original albums and numerous soundtracks and compilations, Explosions showed great use of their complex guitar works and ability to create emotional pieces. The band has been compared to a guitar version of a symphony. First-hand experiences can take concert goes on an emotional rollercoaster of music that speaks volumes if the listener can allow for the music to take over. A song that is a …show more content…
In an article over the benefits of musical therapy, Brian Jantz, a therapist who specializes in music talks about how this technique is used to help the female patient. Jantz goes to say, "We are using music as a mechanism. One, for motivation, but also as a mechanism so she can express herself and we can figure out what are some of these things that are driving her fears," Else said. "We 've made a lot of progress (Jantz).” Being able to talk about these issues and express how the condition is affecting her, therapists are able to determine ways in which the condition can be overcome. Having the motivation to conquer a problem is a big part when it comes to getting better. Allowing patients to encounter music and be mended because of it makes this form of therapy so popular. The fact that it is not a medicine and has no harmful effects is a big reason as to why more hospitals and health centers are including this position. Patients are encouraged to be expressive and let their walls down. Participating in the creative process creates a fun activity to forget about pain and anxiety and can also allow patients to pick up a new hobby. With so many genres and ways to make music, there are numerous roads that can be taken. Every person can find the instrument and sound that they like and
Instrumental music has the option of falling into many genres and categories. From classics like orchestras and jazz trios to dubstep and surf, instrumentals are limited to the possibilities of the instrument or technology being used. Using simple techniques of pitch changing and the speed of the song artists can create a narrative that anybody can add their own take too. Thinking back to the greats of Bach and Mozart, no songs had words, but they can easily express a mood or a feeling. Higher and faster notes might imply a joyful mood while low and slow notes might give a feeling of sadness and sorrow. Although these choices of speed and pitch do not always give it a particular mood, there are often categories that can fall in with these styles. Due to the fact that there are no lyrics some songs have no room to decide. A band that has taken the use of storytelling to new heights is the instrumental group Explosions in the Sky. With more than seven original albums and numerous soundtracks and compilations, Explosions showed great use of their complex guitar works and ability to create emotional pieces. The band has been compared to a guitar version of a symphony. First-hand experiences can take concert goes on an emotional rollercoaster of music that speaks volumes if the listener can allow for the music to take over. A song that is a …show more content…
In an article over the benefits of musical therapy, Brian Jantz, a therapist who specializes in music talks about how this technique is used to help the female patient. Jantz goes to say, "We are using music as a mechanism. One, for motivation, but also as a mechanism so she can express herself and we can figure out what are some of these things that are driving her fears," Else said. "We 've made a lot of progress (Jantz).” Being able to talk about these issues and express how the condition is affecting her, therapists are able to determine ways in which the condition can be overcome. Having the motivation to conquer a problem is a big part when it comes to getting better. Allowing patients to encounter music and be mended because of it makes this form of therapy so popular. The fact that it is not a medicine and has no harmful effects is a big reason as to why more hospitals and health centers are including this position. Patients are encouraged to be expressive and let their walls down. Participating in the creative process creates a fun activity to forget about pain and anxiety and can also allow patients to pick up a new hobby. With so many genres and ways to make music, there are numerous roads that can be taken. Every person can find the instrument and sound that they like and