A analysis issue

[colleeng]

Is there a sensible reason for certain music contributing to different moods. I have read of the stimulation to certain parts of the brain. BUT is it really possible to contribute behavior to a tune? AND if it is, how is it that certain music effects people in different ways. I for one, find the Sex Pistols, happy, fun music, where as a co-worker

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[beyondnever]

yes music does contribute to moods...

in yours and that guy's case...you find punk rock happy cuz that is the way its written....punk, unless its hardcore is happy music...

as for that guy, he's a GUY, we got testosterone remember?

fast and hard riffs makes the adrenaline rise and we get all hyper and want to kill, ie. me with metal..

there is also familiarality involved to the lyrics and coping with such...

you have a hold on your feelings if a song sounds familiar and applies to you, ie. social distrortion is downtrodden rock-a-billy, but it makes you happy cuz you can deal with it..

while others will let it get to them whether they get depressed or angry...

as far as the last part...

that's just a macho thing...nothing morre nothing less...

they just can't be outdone or they feel inferior...

[colleeng]

well, if that is the case, then the idea that it is 'univeral' and does effect people is wrong. If there is not a base reaction to a 'tune' then it is just a social conditioning and circumstance factor.
If I had a 'happy' situation to a Cure song, than I will just revert (somewhat) to that feeling when I heard it. even if it was a bad song. Hence, why when people break-up from relationships, their once 'happy' song now holds saddness. So.... the 'tunes' are really nothing more than social catalysts?

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[beyondnever]

you're right but music as a whole has a universal effect on people...not just one song...I think they were speaking generally when they said that...

but if you take experience out of the loop, then a particular song would more than likely have the desired effect, and by this I mean the music not so much the lyrics...

it all falls to the beat and progression of the song that will define the mood....

[colleeng]

I don't agree, only for the fact that we already established that it effects people in different ways, if it was a 'beat' or melody, etc. It would have the same sort of impact. I feel its more of the association, whether it be words in the song or beat alone. Anyone can tap their foot or bob their head TO the beat, but it doesn't mean they take it in the same way. I really don't know what my point is in generating this discussion, just thinking out loud, and now.. I swear i smell a little smokey treat!

[ladyoracle]

Well, I find Nine Inch Nails to be sexy, but apparently other people don't :) I totally agree about that man thing. Women are often imagined as being like the perfect backdrop. The setting for his world drama; she is enthusiatic audience as well. Argh. She can only perform if it is

[colleeng]

It sounds beautiful. and honestly, the phone jacks are nothing! Did he happen to say when it would be ready?
There is another house for rent, same street at michelle. I will probably take a look either tomorrow or sunday and let you know! I'm starting to get excited!!! She told me there were sitting rooms to each bedroom. How southern! :-) We'll be cautious re the heat/air.
ANYWAY
I feel like you have to down play intelligence and humor in order not to 'freak' a man out! god forbid they meet their match! I guess I'm just a single woman.... annoyed!
I also feel NIN are sexy, how could you not? yet, I do as well know, many don't. Like I find Social Distortion happy, MANY do not! Its all a social adaptation! :-)