Music for the Ears

by Heather Barren

With summer coming up, music is going to start blaring from cars in the hot sun. It’s interesting to hear other people’s taste in music, and not many people have the same tastes. Some are into alternative, others are pop, and another is hard rock. With artists becoming popular in the summer months, music is increasing with more songs. The music artists are becoming stranger and stranger(see; Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj) It’s interesting to see the change from pop years back, to now, with more listeners than ever before.

In a poll conducted with the 7th grade class of Media Lit about favorite bands, the diversity in music tastes is simply obvious. With 2 people loving the new English boy band One Direction, there are still 3 people who go for Coldplay anytime. “I like their songs and they are funny!” Megan Brock says about 1D. The bands #1 hit “What Makes You Beautiful’ skyrocketed and caused many teenage girls to fall in love with 5 boys. Rock is still around though, with bands like Metallica and Slayer getting attention. The Strokes and Maroon 5 are getting love too.

“They are amazing and I will love Adam Levine forever!” Bailey Profitt of Media Lit 7 tells. A strong diversity brings attention. Bands less popular are still being listened to by the newest generation. Bands that have been around for years seem to be a taking a pop culture twist, and becoming odder and odder. Katy Perry, for example, has quickly copied the crazy style similar to Lady GaGa. Pop slowly is becoming a widespread genre around the globe, and the culture is taking amazing twists from former years.

    “I can relate to their songs, and they are like personal songs to me.” Sean Van Dyke tells me. Songs about heartbreak and break ups are becoming more and more popular with those who are going through the same problems. It isn’t uncommon to have fans who relate wholeheartedly to the songs. Adele, for example, sings about heartbreak and betrayal, and she is very popular and loved today.

    “I can relate to them, and they are original,’ Julia says. “They don’t just copy off of everyone else’s songs, you know? And they are catchy so they get stuck in your head!” It doesn’t matter how bad they can be, lyrics wise or beat wise, songs will be played if they get stuck in someone’s head. It’s natural to replay a catchy tune in your head.

    Music can bring people together, and it is listened to by many. “The harmonious nature of it, the emotional impact because of it, and the best of it is the passionality of it all.” DJ Tremor Elder says. It’s interesting to see the differents takes on music culture today, and to hear the different sides of each opinion. Music itself has changed dramatically in the past years, and whether that is a good thing or a bad thing, is really up to each individual listener.

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