Have you ever listened to a song that just pulled at your heartstrings? Or maybe you’ve heard a song that made you want to have a dance party in your bedroom. Whatever the case, music has the power to evoke feelings, bring back memories, and spark new ideas. It can cut us to our very core, articulating our emotions in many different forms from rap lyrics to a classical piano medley. On Instagram, we asked our followers a series of questions regarding music and emotional responses, and we received a variety of answers. This makes sense because, well, everyone is different. I think that’s what makes music so fascinating: it has the power to tell you more about a person than what you might initially believe.
On Spotify, there’s a feature where you can check what your friends are currently listening to. Depending on what my friends are listening to, I can almost instantly gage how they’re feeling or even guess what they’re doing. If someone is listening to an artist like Giveon or Brent Faiyaz, he or she is probably heartbroken or sad. If someone is listening to popular 2000s songs, chances are they’re in the car singing along to old classics. If someone is listening to more fast-paced rap music, they’re probably working out or getting hype with friends before a fun party or event. My point is that regardless of if we realize it or not, we all play music based on how we feel or what we are doing.
Whenever I meet new people, I almost always ask them about their music taste. Not only does it spark conversation, but it also helps me get a better grasp on their personalities and interests. If a person likes the Eagles or Fleetwood Mac, he or she is probably an old soul, who most likely wishes to live through the 70s or the 80s. Sometimes people tell me they like music that I also happen to be interested in. I’m not saying this means that we’re 100% compatible, but it shows me that we have similar interests and chances are we’d probably get along in the future.
Not only does music evoke emotions and bring me closer to others, but it also has the ability to bring back old memories and spark new ideas. For example, whenever I listen to “Softly” by Clairo, I am instantly brought back to a car ride to NYC with two of my close friends. Whenever I listen to it, the feelings of excitement and pure bliss come rushing back. Songs also have the power to inspire new ideas or even a new mindset. The song “I am” by Yung Baby Tate never fails to empower me and remind me of my worth. It’s such a fun and lighthearted song, but it truly serves as a reminder to stay fierce and self-aware of all the great things you bring to the world.
I could go on and on about all the different effects music has on people, especially teenagers, but that would be a pain to read. So, instead I’m going to end this article with your responses! We are extremely grateful for your constant engagement with our content, and we found all of our followers’ answers extremely interesting. - Izzy
One of the greatest quandaries of our generation: Apple Music or Spotify? I will use Spotify Premium until I die. It’s the superior streaming service! I can never go back to music with ads. In all seriousness though, music has become an integral part of my life, for a myriad of reasons. Music is an escape for myself and many others, and it is there for me during the good times and the bad times.
Much like Izzy wrote, music has the power to bring you back to a memory or it can remind you of a person. Some people make playlists dedicated to specific times of their lives they never want to forget, and some people make playlists dedicated to important friends and family members. I talked to a friend the other day about this, and they said that they have never made a playlist filled with songs that reminds them of a specific person. Instead, they said it's the songs they listen to with a person while hanging out that capture the moment they share and ultimately help to define their relationship. I thought that was really interesting. It further solidifies the notion that music can act as a memento. Music is replete with nostalgia, emotions, and memories, something that other forms of art cannot replicate in the same exact way.
Something that I think is really cool about music is that because there are so many songs and artists, one's music taste always changes. Right now, I listen to a lot of indie and early 2000’s pop. My music taste is admittedly a bit basic. I’m no maestro, but I love what I listen to. Recently though, I’m trying to get into older music, such as the Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Smiths, Foo Fighters, and more. - Ari Here's what you guys had to say!
Favorite songs & albums:
Long Time by Playboi Carti
Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell
Revenge by $NOT
Self Control by Frank Ocean
Drown by Boy In Space
Always by Rex Orange County
Myth by Beach House
Sonder Son (Album)
For Squares & Blonde (Album)
Songs that make you feel happy:
Time to pretend by MGMT
Different by Woodz
Mariposa by Peach Tree Rascals
Rather Be by Clean Bandit
Reaching ‘2 Much by Anderson .Paak
The Spins by Mac Miller
Less I Know The Better by Tame Impala
Favorite sad songs:
LIKE I WANT YOU by Giveon
Thru These Tears by LANY
White Ferrari by Frank Ocean
Worldstar money by Joji
Beach baby by Bon Iver
Ultralight Beam by Kanye West
Songs for AUX:
Knock Knock by Sofaygo
Best Part by Daniel Caesar
Normal Girl by SZA
The Weekend by Calvin Harris
Supermodel by SZA
Favorite artist of all time:
Frank Ocean
Lil Uzi
Arctic Monkeys
SZA
Rex Orange County
Clairo
Daniel Caesar
Harry Styles
Keshi
You can only listen to one genre for the rest of your life…
Indie
Rap
R&B
Jazz
Pop Rock
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