My boyfriend introduced me to a band he discovered, Rebelution, a couple of years ago after a trip he took to Santa Barbara. Most would consider their genre to be reggae. They are a perfect example of how music has directly influenced me and my life. A few of their songs are "Bright Side of Life", "Feeling Alright", and "Courage to Grow". They have made me see life in a completely different way than before and have inspired me to be a true optimist and to never take anything for granted. I have seen them live twice and am going to another show of theirs on April 2 for my birthday.
Music has influenced so much that I even have a tattoo that represents peace, love, and music.
It's fascinating how artists such as Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry have become world-wide megastars and that their music is something that not only English-speaking people can relate to. Music crosses borders with ease and impacts every culture. My family members in Mexico have many of the same songs on their Ipods as I have on mine. Music is something that people bond over and sometimes the root of friendships. For example, one of my good friends plays guitar, and he started a band with classmates from high school. The band didn't go very far, but he is still friends with the band members and still invites them over at times so they can "jam". I think learning about about music may possibly change my views on the matter or maybe even enlighten me on new or different types of music. I could possibly even be inspired to learn how to play an instrument!
Hi Alexis
ReplyDeleteThanks for your reply, I felt your arguments to be quite appealing. I think I may have come off a little closed minded, but that’s not the purpose of this reply. I had read your blog and really enjoyed reading the section about Coachella, and seeing the band that your boyfriend and introduced you too. I have attended Coachella once myself and it was phenomenal. I went with a group of friends and it will be something I will never forget. When you were introduced to Rebelution, were you just blown away with how they sounded? From your blog it definitely seems that way. I felt the same way when my brother introduced me to The Mars Volta. I love how they sound and I have tried to see them as many times as possible because I cant get enough of them. I have tried introducing so many people to them. Sometimes it is successful and others its not. Not many people like to get out of their comfort zone when it comes to music. Even though it seems like our English class is really open with all of the blogs I have read. I’ll have to check out Rebelution, along with a few others due to the reading though. Maybe expand my music that much more. I’m always looking for some more music.