Communication and Culture: How does music affect you?
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 by mtt admin
Communication and culture is a hard subject to nail down; in short it is an investigative look at how media outlets, and other forms of communication, can affect our culture and individuals.
An example could be how women are represented in magazines and how that affects the mindset of young women feeling under pressure to copy those women.
This page is a personal favourite it presents the idea of exploring songs that changed your life.
Music has a profound effect on group identity and us as individuals; it helps define who we are, how we dress, even down to how we walk. It brings together people of different cultures and backgrounds, all united by the love of a couple instruments rising and falling in pitch and timbre (sounds a bit strange when you put it like that).
Sometimes lyrics open old scars, ignite old memories, scratch an indefinable itch, tell you something about your life, and make you laugh; the list is endless and very few people fail to be tempted by music’s charm. It is something that resonates with our being and helps us come to terms with the more abstract and indefinable aspects of life.
So why does it have this effect? Why do more people enjoy certain types of music? Why does music affect how we dress? Why do we go off certain music? Is there any power in it at all?
These are all questions for you to think on and ponder, whether for your own amusement, or you already study communication and culture or whether you’re trying to find a respected platform to voice your opinions.
I have found a great website that gives great advice on revision, topic ideas, and general advice in what can be a confusing subject.
Send me any thoughts or download course leaflet on other enjoyable topics to study within communication and culture.
Daniel Webb Says:
It's funny when you think about how much music affects our lifestyle. From the way we dress to political opinions, so much is influenced by our favourite bands/artists.
Then again, fashion and polotics, like music, are all derivative from different generations and cultures. Is it just one big cycle?
This a slight digression from the questions asked here but anyway, interesting post!
Heidi Says:
The Effects of Music
If you listen you will hear that sound, that rhythm of music reaching out to you…so listen!
I love music; it has no colour no creed, its appeals to all age groups, cultures, tastes and societies regardless of their native language, its creative, it’s the future, it’s unique, and its designer, in fact it’s like a smile which is universal. ;0)...
Having worked in Marketing I would have to say music is quite a powerful communication tool, it’s great for attracting attention and bringing individuals together socially. Also great for Open days and enrolment if you are listening Mr Blogger!!!! ;0)
I would describe music as a magnet that... pull individuals, in fact charms individuals into its direction, as one listens they begin to lose control of their emotions, they slowly become intoxicated by the rhythm, their feet start tapping, hands get clapping and their hips start swinging with their arms in the air and the fear of what or who will see or say is not there. One clearly becomes captivated by its charm and over taken by its rhythmic tunes, heart pumping like beats and passionate base most of the time without knowing! Music, it’s rather strong, yet a natural attraction.
Music is certainly amazing, its effects are amazing, its captivating, it controlling, its relaxing, its uplifting and it addictive without noticing. Music is powerful as it draws open your emotions, and reflects your mood, it has the power to make you laugh, make you cry, get you excited, make you happy, make you sad, and make you fall in love, ... even opens up old wounds and happy memories and even makes you angry when you find a particular song or tune annoying!
I am sure we can all reflect upon this throughout our own personal experiences….
Yes I do agree it also influences how individuals dress, I guess psychological individuals like to be apart of the music success, and are inspired to be like their chosen Artist, one feels or has a sense of closeness or belonging as part of a group or society. In some cases in particular for rock music if one does not follow the dress code they may... not be identified as being part or having the same passion for rock like if someone else did.
I am a great fan of the radio, hence got really excited when I was given the opportunity to co-present with the BBC….I love listening to music, the radio all the time each day, even at work …lol..I just love the debates and the current affairs/news on offer each day that’s my favourite!!!!!
Even though I have been in trouble numerous times for doing so at work…yet I guess my boss has slowly realised that having the radio playing at work and the music in the background does help to increase performance within the team, it also increases communication with team members, hence shared knowledge is increased and lowers absenteeism rates too. Perhaps you will have to try it and you will see….
Have to go…Have a great weekend...Mr Blogger until next time..Byeeeeee ;0)