I listen to music everyday, whether it is whilst I am in the shower or walking to school, I always have some sort of music playing in the background. I listen to it at any given opportunity as it is something that I really enjoy doing and helps to motivate me throughout the day.
Where do I listen to music?
- Around my house
- On the bus/ in the car
- At parties
- In school
I mostly listen to music by myself , however, when i'm with my friends we use our favourite music as a way for us to bond or get hype for a night out.
How do I listen to music?
I tend to listen to music via my iphone, however I also use my laptop and the radio, depending on where I am and whether I am with anyone.
Why do I listen to music?
Music has always been very important to me as I enjoy both listening to it and performing it. Listening to music acts as a form of escapism for me and allows me to get away from the world momentarily. As well as this, it just helps to get me in a good mood and acts as a source of entertainment for me whilst I engage in other activities. I think that music has the ability to change a persons mood or perspective, so by listening to particular types of music during certain situations I am able to cater to the emotions that I am feeling at that point.
Childhood
I think that the song Soulja Boy is able to pretty much sum up my childhood. It brings back so many memories of school discos and desperately trying to perfect the dance moves in the video. From the terrible clothes and haircuts to the questionable graphics, this video seems to completely reflect the chaos that was the year 2010. Despite this, this song is incredibly catchy and still can be heard at some events today, making it a stand out track for me.
Early Teens
Listen by Beyonce was one of my favourite songs during my early teens as it came from one of my favourite musicals, 'Dreamgirls'. I remember being obsessed with this song and constantly belting it from the top of my lungs in an attempt to be just like Beyonce.
Now
It was pretty hard for me to pick a current song as my taste in music has developed so much and can now range from grime to pop music. I picked the song Car Radio by Twenty One Pilots as they are my favourite band and I found this song when I was going through a difficult period in my life and felt that I could relate to the lyrics. This song also has very positive memories for me as it reminds me of when I went to see the boys live which was hands down one of the greatest nights I've ever had.
To conclude, through this activity I have learnt the different reasons that people listen to music. For example, some people may use it as a way to relate to their current mood/ state of mind, whilst others may use it as a way to bond with those surrounding them. This exercise has proven the transformitive nature of music as it is able to express different emotions in different people. Moving forward, I will use what I have learnt to help me make decisions in my project. For example, as my chosen genre of music is upbeat, I have now learnt that people will most likely listen to this type of music for entertain or in order to heighten their mood. This factor will help me understand my TA(target audience) more and will therefore help me when I am marketing as it will help me to gratify their needs.
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