The World of Music

Music is apart of my daily life. I listen to it in the car, while I'm working, reading, exercising and cooking. The voice of Frank Sinatra echos through my ears as I clean the kitchen or organize my office. While I was folding the clothes the other night, I found myself clapping my hands and nodding my head to Dean Martin's "Everybody Loves Somebody." I was so immersed in the beat and the lyrics of the song that I didn't realize my body was swaying back and forth to the rhythm. This caused me to think a little more about music.

Music has always been apart of our culture. Growing up my music taste changed with the times, but I always had my core favorite artists. I have always loved Frank Sinatra and James Taylor. It was a special day when I handed my old vinyls over to my daughter.

If you look back through the decades, music shows a lot about the culture and generation of the time. In the 60's and 70's, a lot of artists like Sweetwater and the Beatles were making anti-war and peace songs. In the 50's show tunes were very popular. Music changes with the new generation.

I'm not sure how music affects your brain, or how it increases your mood. I do know that a great song can change your day. Sometimes, I walk into my daughter's room and find her submerged in a song that she doesn't even notice I'm there. She has her headphones in her ears full blast, (I know that's not good for her ears but she won't listen to me) her head is bopping back and forth and she has a big smile on her face. When I ask her what she's listening to, it's either Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, the Who, Jefferson Airplane or another artist from the 60's or 70's. Seeing how music affects her, shows me that music can really alter how you feel.

If I'm frustrated, I turn on some Nat King Cole and tap my feet to the beat. I know my music taste is a little old school, but it's what I've always liked. My parents loved Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Tony Bennett. Their songs filled my house when I was growing up, so I love them too.

Find a song that brings a wide smile to your face. Not a small smile, but a smile that shows all your teeth. If you're having a bad day, put on that song at full volume.

Music has a big impact on who we are. Your taste in music can show a part of your personality. You can tell a lot about a person by their old vinyl collection or Spotify playlist.

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