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It’s 06:15am and I’m writing on
music and its influence on the society. I think in this age, and time, music
seems to have a great influence on people, both young and old. There are
different genres of music; hip-hop, jazz, blues, rock etc. and every individual prefers at least one genre. Personally, I love music a lot and believe it has a soothing effect and healing power, but that’s not the reason I’m so high on
it. Music is simply my twin, If I don’t ‘see’ it in a day…I’m yet to live that
day. It’s good to also know that I’m not the only one who loves music but all
around the world, there are lovers of music who listen to songs, compose, and
even go for concerts!
However, I believe this good thing is already corrupted or at the
final stages of being corrupted. We have different musicians with different
subject matters. Some deal with love, some sex, women, money, partying, and
drugs. We also have some who combine two or three of these. It is my belief
that these subjects are woven deeply in the fabric of the society and that a
musician simply is a minister, appealing to these things. It is also my belief
that his/her approach will influence people in their views and dealings with
the above issues
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Being a lover of music, I have heard a wide range of songs, and
recently, I have noticed that musicians are focused on the above issues more
than ever, especially love, sex, and women and sadly, their approach to these
issues is… (Oh, can’t find the word I need) bad for lack of a better word and
in a setting where the younger generation (children inclusive) is sold out to
music, this is not so good and the future of the society is at stake.
The above opinion is however strictly personal. I wonder if
there’s someone who agrees with me. But I’m curious, what is your opinion about
the influence of music on the society? What is your take on the approach of
musicians to the subject matter of love, sex, money, women and drugs, and do
you think these approaches will go a long way in pulling down the existing
moral structures in the society or otherwise?
By; Mary Ajayi (@Megadoxa)
Paragraphs For World Music Day 2013
All Rights Reserved
Most of what they call music these days is a shame. But music can be an instrument of change or evil.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kukogho Samson. We sincerely hope that musicians get a change of attitude and start making positive impacts through their songs.
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