The Power of Music

The Power of Music

Music beats. Thump, thump, thump. One second, two seconds, three seconds. It ticks on and on like an eternal watch, not always on time but always present. The stomp of a dinosaur, the munching of an eating mammoth, the grumbles of early cavemen, and the clicking of computer keys, all contain it. Music. It may not hum a particularly catchy tune but something beats on. It has throbbed on from the beginning, whether we knew it or not. Somehow music keeps us all sane. Imagine: hearing or rather not hearing anything. No muffled sounds just nothing. It cannot be done. How do we know the sensation? We don't.

Sounds can anger us but without them our world could not function. On the flip side, music can sooth the most enraged soul. With the "ptck" of a button our mood can be changed. The play button—it can turn on the tears of a sorry sound that sends soaring spirits to the ground. The play button—it can bolster confidence with major chords. The play button—it can woo loved ones with the sweet harmony of a love song. Or perhaps inspire laughter from silly rhymes. However, who says more than the occasional "Ooh I like this song!"?

Movies contain prime example for the effects of music. The music in the movie creates the scene. It decides whether or not the mood is intense, fragile, suspenseful or humorous. "The Lord of the Rings" has one of the most phenomenal soundtracks of all time. The camera pans to the Shire and peaceful bubbly music is played—the listener quickly catches on and becomes relaxed. Then the journey begins and more exciting epic music rolls into our ears as the motley group begins their fantastic adventure. Then, the quiet, low sounding whispers of music that build the suspense—I can feel my legs tense waiting for the action. Bam! Suddenly the major chords come in and the intense chase ending in an adrenaline filled fight against hopeless odds