Is Music Really Neccessary?

Sometimes I’ll be sitting at home, just listening to my music and drifting off in my own head. Then all the sudden I’ll have an ear bud ripped out and a stern looking parent in my face nagging about how “I’m never without my music” and “I never do anything unless music is involved.” Do I get upset? Sometimes, but I understand what they mean. I don’t even drive without one of my CD’s on. And sleeping is impossible without my radio. There really is nothing I do without music unless I absolutely have to and then I have to find myself extremely busy otherwise I can’t stand the silence. This isn’t just me that feels this way, I know a bunch of my peer group that feels the same way.

This isn’t something that I have just noticed within my school either. It’s something that people have done a lot of research on, and as it seems, music can push us through the hardest of times. *During a workout the music and the fast changing auditory changes trigger alerting responses and increase physiological arousal, causing us to be able to push through the climax of the work. This same stimulation pushes us through boring work that would normally lull us to sleep.*

*It is also noted that muscle movement that is coordinated with the beat we are listening to can help us do what we are trying to do, for example someone running with a fast paced beat is able to run farther and use less oxygen than someone who isn’t paced with music*. The music seems to increase neural firing and pass certain information faster than if you weren’t listening to music. Music can also be used as a memory tool, if you’re listening to a certain thing when you study, you tend to remember what you were learning later on when listening to the same thing. Also making up songs or using a song you already know as a mnemonic device is highly recommended, because then you can remember this information better when you aren’t allowed to have music WITH you. (For example a college exam or SATs)

I’m not going to lie, at this very moment I am listening to music to help me concentrate on this blog. I normally do, and when I don’t listen to music I tend to drift from really caring to what I’m saying, into feeling like I could care less about it. It’s not the always easy to find music that will keep you interested in what you are doing, but after of plenty of trial and error you’ll realize what it is that will keep your mind focused and help you excel at whatever you’re trying to do.

Until I write again

Au revior,

~Rayne

(**These pieces of information were found on The Globe And Mail website**)

News in the heART world

So there has been a lot of controversy over Miley Cyrus lately. Some are saying they like her new music and act because it is real and her. But others say that she's a "whore" and fake. Honestly, I have mixed emotions on her whole change. In ways I don't believe that her change is really all that big of a deal, besides the fact that she's an ex Disney star is what makes the whole change so much more dramatic than any other celebrities act. The change really has nothing to do with her music though, besides the fact that her music seems so much more personal and real. In comparison her old songs from her Disney Channel days were cooperate and really didn't stick as well as her new hits such as "We Can't Stop" and "Wrecking Ball". Of course that is all matter of opinion. But I don't think that the presentation of a celebrity should condemn them to get awful reviews. The songs are real and actually mean something to people, obviously they do or people wouldn't listen to them. It's no different than Nikki Minaj or Lady Gaga. Their public appearances aren't appropriate either, but we still praise them. So basically what I am saying is that the music should be what matters, not the videos that go along with them. Everyone invasions the actions to the words differently anyway.

 

A few posts ago I mentioned a song that I am ABSOLUTLY in love with right now. Beautiful- POD. I know a lot of people have been asking who are they? Where did they come from? Why haven't I heard them before? So I decided to do some research and this is what I found out. They are a band out of San Diego, CA, and their full name is Payable On Death. (odd name for a band that's moved so many with such a beautiful song.) The members are Sonny Sandoval, Noah Bernardo, Traa Daniels, Marcos Curiel, Jason Truby, and Gabe Porillo. They've been a nu metal band since 1992. The song Beautiful comes from their album Murdered Love. If you want to find more information on the bands songs I'll set up a link to find their music find POD music, also I will post a link(in the Related Links column of my blog home) to their official website. And before you close the page thinking it's not loading, you have to scroll to get to the informational part. There you will be able to follow any of the members on twitter and find out tour dates and much much more! Enjoy!

 

Until I write again

Au revoir,

~Rayne

Music Vs Noise

A lot of people have the debate over what is music and what is just over played noise. Normally its between parents and children or between friends. I've been having this debate with my family and friends and I've come to the basic conclusion that everyone is wrong. I feel that old music is fantastic in comparison to a lot of the newer pop-crap. If you are into that type of music, that's your opinion, but when you listen to it what do you think about? When I listen to it all I think of is how difficult it is to find a real meaning in a lot of the music. I have to admit there ARE a few new songs out that I am defiantly crazy about.For example the song Beautiful by P.O.D. I'll set up a link so you can enjoy the amazing sound of real lyrics. Link to Beautiful

This is considered real lyrics to me because they mean something more than just a nice beat or background noise. Being a writer myself makes it irritating to listen to a lot of "music" that is all kinds of fraudulence. I want to hear music that has soul and love in it. Not the corporate stuff that's been coming out a lot lately. But that's just my opinion, what's yours?

Until I write again
Au revoir,
~Rayne

What Is heArt?

The Webster's dictionary defines Art as something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings. A good definition, I mean it IS in a dictionary so that has to be what it means right? (Well maybe... they did put "swag" in the dictionary so sometimes the dictionary isn't always right.) I'm kidding (in sorts). See, to me art is anything that conveys to you a strong emotion. It could really be anything. Think of a song that really speaks to you, where the words describe your life so perfectly its scary. (If you don't like music references, my blog is definitely not for you. Music and poetry are things that I will be talking about a lot.) That song you thought of is heArt. It's not the same as art. Art encompasses everything. HeArt is when you feel the meaning in your heart and soul. Maybe you don't understand the feeling but you still feel it, that doesn't matter. Its still heArt, here's an example that I personally love.

There are so many things I wish I could say

But finding the words takes courage

Because I have none, my feelings are useless

Some think that words have no real meaning

But if they hurt, you'll be left bleeding

There are just too many things I've left unsaid

So maybe one day I'll find the strength

To face the truth of my thoughts...

But that day just isn't today

 

~Lakota Tarbox

 

The truth is sometimes hard to say or write, so music and drawing/painting or any other art form is one of the easiest ways to realize what you want to say, and how to say it. (without really "saying" it)

Anyway, that's just why I love heArt, what about you?

 

Until I write again,

Au revoir

~Rayne