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In today's post, I will discuss why people stop listening to music and at what age does this usually happen? First off, do you agree that folks at some point as they age, stop listening to music? At least they don't listen to it like they used to back in the day. There is probably a multitude of reason's why we stop listening, so lets focus on what I think the main culprits are. Lets is a face it, TV news and TV in general, lays a heavy hand on the older generation. As people keep up on all the "negative story's and journalistic sensationalism" on a hourly basis, they tend to forget about the refreshing joy involved in a song that makes you want to move, dance, sing, and smile. When your a kid, the worst music in the world is what your parents are listening to. Then when your an adult, the worst music in the world is what teenagers are listening to. At some point we get stagnant with our music, simply rehashing the same stuff we've been listening to for the last 15 years. At that point a lot of folks do not seek out fresh new bands or new music, and in some cases stop listening to music all together. Ok so we can't dispel the notion that an average person works all day, is raising a family, and has other expectations that keep her from seeking out the latest rock band to hit it big in the UK. But have we forgotten the POWER that music can have over psyche?
From an artist's perspective, it seems as though people will not even give new music a chance to be heard. If your not on "The Voice" or "Idol" or a mainstream TV or cable station, your just a no talent ass clown making noise! Music for a lot of folks is simply Background noise. Ok so TV, work, family, and commitments play a big role in why we stop listening. Is this why we stop exercising as well? Or are we just plain lazy? What kind of music we do listen to can tell us something about ourselves as well. The chart below explains this in more detail.
To break it down, here is the connection they have found:
- Blues fans have high self-esteem, are creative, outgoing, gentle and at ease
- Jazz fans have high self-esteem, are creative, outgoing and at ease
- Classical music fans have high self-esteem, are creative, introvert and at ease
- Rap fans have high self-esteem and are outgoing
- Opera fans have high self-esteem, are creative and gentle
- Country and western fans are hardworking and outgoing
- Reggae fans have high self-esteem, are creative, not hardworking, outgoing, gentle and at ease
- Dance fans are creative and outgoing but not gentle
- Indie fans have low self-esteem, are creative, not hard working, and not gentle
- Bollywood fans are creative and outgoing
- Rock/heavy metal fans have low self-esteem, are creative, not hard-working, not outgoing, gentle, and at ease
- Chart pop fans have high self-esteem, are hardworking, outgoing and gentle, but are not creative and not at ease
- Soul fans have high self-esteem, are creative, outgoing, gentle, and at ease.
At some point in their lives, people simply only listen to music they have heard in the past, or music by their favorite artist. Folks are not consumers of music at this point, but they still consume the hell out of new movies, and TV. Music can compliment a mood you are in, while movies and TV are an escape from your mood. With music, you will play your favorite song or album over and over, while a movie usually only gets watched once a year. Music compliments our lives while TV, movies, and news simply overwhelm our lives. I am reminding you that good music is being made right now, by artists all over the world. In today's Internet age, there is a multitude of ways to seek out and hear new music, a lot of it is free! Our band uses "Reverbnation". Here you can stream thousands of artist's for free. Never underestimate the power of music. Blow up your TV and start listening to cassettes, vinyl, and cds. Go to an open mic in your hometown. Listen to your friend's band and make positive criticism .
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