winningftl
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Where I come from, that means you're about to steal a mirror.
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May 18, 2010 20:55:36 GMT -5
Post by winningftl on May 18, 2010 20:55:36 GMT -5
I don't think the music influences behaviour. I think if someone is going to go out and do drugs and shoot people and have have sex with the entire town, music is not going to influence them either way. But there is music out there that they can relate to, therefore, they listen to that music.
Now, someone who is not going to get involved in such destructive acts really cannot relate to the music that has to do with it, and therefor will probably be less inclined to listen to it. However, you may bring up the counter-argument that many people who listen to what would be deemed "destructive music" do not go out and participate in destructive acts, and this is true. But although they may listen to the music, they may not necessarily relate. And then there is a third group, that completely relate, but do not go shooting people. In this case, the music is far more constructive than destructive, because it creates a non-violent method of letting off steam, such in the same way that violent video games do. In the case of this group, the music is actually helping to decrease destructive behaviour.
Though, you are correct. People can change when they begin listening to music that encourages sex, drugs, murder, etc. but it's not really the music. The music came secondary. If there is no initial spark of interest, there is no interest in the music. The thing that really encourages the behaviour is how it is portrayed in society as some sort of glamourous lifestyle that has fame and riches associated with it. That is what the music stems from. The music is about the lifestyle, not the other way around.
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May 18, 2010 21:16:07 GMT -5
Post by Trey on May 18, 2010 21:16:07 GMT -5
I don't think the music influences behaviour. I think if someone is going to go out and do drugs and shoot people and have have sex with the entire town, music is not going to influence them either way. But there is music out there that they can relate to, therefore, they listen to that music. Now, someone who is not going to get involved in such destructive acts really cannot relate to the music that has to do with it, and therefor will probably be less inclined to listen to it. However, you may bring up the counter-argument that many people who listen to what would be deemed "destructive music" do not go out and participate in destructive acts, and this is true. But although they may listen to the music, they may not necessarily relate. And then there is a third group, that completely relate, but do not go shooting people. In this case, the music is far more constructive than destructive, because it creates a non-violent method of letting off steam, such in the same way that violent video games do. In the case of this group, the music is actually helping to decrease destructive behaviour. Though, you are correct. People can change when they begin listening to music that encourages sex, drugs, murder, etc. but it's not really the music. The music came secondary. If there is no initial spark of interest, there is no interest in the music. The thing that really encourages the behaviour is how it is portrayed in society as some sort of glamourous lifestyle that has fame and riches associated with it. That is what the music stems from. The music is about the lifestyle, not the other way around. Hmm, interesting thesis, but I disagree. I see kids walking around looking normal, and the instant they begin listening to popular genres, they change their wardrobe, act different, and even change their perspective of life. I used to be one of these kids. I started listening to rap when I was in 5th grade. I was so impressionable that I started wearing baggy clothes and flat brimmed hats with the tags on them, I started talking differently, and I started to associate with other kids who acted the same way. I did this all through middle school. When I was in high school, I quit the whole rap thing and started listening to good ol' rock and roll. I began growing my hair out, I wore Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, ACDC, and Beatles shirts, I started doing illegal things *COUGH*, etc. I started getting into jazz about a year ago. As I listened to it more, and I hung around jazz people, I started to change my lingo, I started wearing sensible clothes, and I started viewing music in a totally new way. Music can definitely influence a person's life and decisions. Ya dig?
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degeos
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Interesting explanation, but what does it all mean?
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May 19, 2010 6:49:06 GMT -5
Post by degeos on May 19, 2010 6:49:06 GMT -5
I'm a music snob and I admit it. Love lesser-known artists like Erik Mongrain, Kotaro Oshio, Tally Hall, Ron Allen (the New Age one), and Cradle of Filth (this list could go on ad infinitum).
Music that isn't written by the people whose album it's on, I don't care how good they are, (unless it's only occassional, like covers) really pisses me off. People idolize stuff like Green Day and Justin Bieber and very rarely realize that they didn't actually write it.
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May 19, 2010 10:29:03 GMT -5
Post by Trey on May 19, 2010 10:29:03 GMT -5
I'm a music snob and I admit it. Love lesser-known artists like Erik Mongrain, Kotaro Oshio, Tally Hall, Ron Allen (the New Age one), and Cradle of Filth (this list could go on ad infinitum). Music that isn't written by the people whose album it's on, I don't care how good they are, (unless it's only occassional, like covers) really pisses me off. People idolize stuff like Green Day and Justin Bieber and very rarely realize that they didn't actually write it. Mind you, Green Day wrote their songs.
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May 19, 2010 10:45:30 GMT -5
Post by speakmouthwords on May 19, 2010 10:45:30 GMT -5
I'm a music snob and I admit it. Love lesser-known artists like Erik Mongrain, Kotaro Oshio, Tally Hall, Ron Allen (the New Age one), and Cradle of Filth (this list could go on ad infinitum). Music that isn't written by the people whose album it's on, I don't care how good they are, (unless it's only occassional, like covers) really pisses me off. People idolize stuff like Green Day and Justin Bieber and very rarely realize that they didn't actually write it. Pretty sure most people have heard of Cradle Of Filth. At least they have in the UK.
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