What Music Means to you

[JonahP1]

I got this question in my Music Theory Theory class and it got me thinking:
Obviously we are all musicians so we all like/enjoy music. The question is what does music mean to you? What are some songs that you like and what do say about you?
Hard question right?
I would enjoy to hear what you guys have to say in response to these questions. Thanks!

 

[millsbass5]

It's pretty much just an outlet for me that I just happen to make decent money at, also. I'm as "deep" into music as I once was. It's just not the same anymore. Or, I'm just gettin' old.

 

[baba]

Therapy. Joy. Mental gymnastics. Paycheck.

 

[pkstone]

Music is the core of my life, whether I'm listening to it, composing it, or playing it. If I ever lose my hearing, I won't say I'll snuff it, but the light will be all but gone.

 

[nutso42]

It's a chance to express individuality and imagination. Which is one reason I like progressive rock, seeing as it's commonly trying to be creative (at least the good progressive rock groups)

 

[CauliColin]

It means, recreation, work, play, joy, sadness and everything inbeteeen.

 

[Duckwater]

It's the only thing that sparks my interest.

 

[bluewine]

It's the only thing in my life that has worked.

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[TwinBass]

I have a mind that has been described as "genius", "gifted", and "scary smart". I don't really buy into any of those descriptions, I prefer "chaotic". I've always got a cacophony of thoughts, ideas, memories, calculations, strategies, and general "noise" floating around up there. According to my parents, listening to music was the only thing that could calm me down when I was young. Now that I'm an adult, playing music is my own personal way of focusing my thoughts. I suppose if I had to describe my personal relationship with music in a single word it would be "peace".

 

[oniman7]

It's a primitive form of communication, able to evoke thoughts and emotions at a level below written language. More instinctual, and sometimes stronger. A form that anyone is able to understand.

 

[Inverse Kinetix]

It's being human in sonic form.

Every aspect of human life/emotion/being can represented through sound. It's amazing. Anyone can do it, everyone can do it, it social, solitary, unifying, segregating; it has everything.

 

[mozilla314]

When I was a teenager, playing my bass all day and night after school meant a hobby and a nice diversion and kept me off the street. Now that I'm
an adult and a professional musician, it means a way to make money and pay my bills. It was my hobby as a youngster. Now it's my job. I rarely touch the darn bass unless I'm working.

 

[JonahP1]

These are all really great responses! Keep 'em coming!

 

[Bass SA]

when I hear or play music is when I am, the rest of the time I just pretend

 

[bluewine]

"What else is there?"

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