Music as an influence Part DEUX

Have you ever came across a situation when you put on a song on your playlist and you feel that it does not suit the current mood you were in? Sometimes, I keep changing the music back and forth because I have difficulty pin-pointing what I actually feel like listening or hearing ( for some the melody and feel may be enough reason to listen to music, others include the interpretation of the lyrics).

The types of users may be distinguished by a basic fact that people who do not know the lyrics may only interpret the melody and the tone of voice, not the actual words written/sang. However, this does not mean that someone who can recite the entire song can interpret the writer's intentions accurately. In fact, those who pay less attention to the lyrics may find it less confusing (i.e. some of us like to ask why or, "what did he/she mean by that line?") and may have less complications in terms of interpreting the information chosen to receive. The downside of not atempting to interpret certain lyrics is that some experiences are too painful to experience on your own and you might miss out on some direct information the writer wanted to communicate to its listeners. (e.g. Alanis - Jagged Little Pill)

When people refer to music, they usually say, e.g. "that was a sad/happy song". This observation suggests that music has an effect on the listener's emotions and the intensity of the emotions triggered, will depend on the depth of the interpretation done by the listener. This includes the interpretation of the melody and/or the lyrics. However, some songs are perfectly normal or even better without vocal support. These instrumentals still manage to spark a flame on the candle which we call emotion (e.g. John Coltrane, Mogwai) and there are also others which not only inspires emotion but also creativity in thought (e.g. Django Reinhardt).

Somehow, some of us still manage to take for granted the things that were handed down to us on silver platters. As long as you can find purpose to listen to music you will always enjoy it. The question is HOW MUCH will you enjoy it. If/when you guys and girls get the chance, pay attention to the details.