On Music and Frienships

Music is possibly man kinds greatest ever invention. I've always loved music, I think it's only in the last maybe 3-4 years that I've began to really listen, to be encapsulated by the sounds, discover new, exciting musicians and regularly attend live performances. Everyone listens to music in some shape or form, in some ways it can even define who you are as a person. You base your appearances on your favourite bands, you act like them and you idolise them. People listen to genres of music based solely on trends, some people go against the trend and only listen to acts nobody has ever heard of, then stop when people eventually hear of them. These people are called Hipsters, and I honestly despise them. They think they are better than others because they listen to random unheard of bands, dress differently and post on Tumblr. Music shouldn't be a tool for you to use to impose your social identification onto others, it should be something that you listen to for pleasure.

I can tell someone that a kind of music is awful, manufactured garbage, but if it brings them pleasure in listening to it, then I honestly can't tell them its bad. If everyone had a good taste in music, then it wouldn't be a good taste in music anymore. If everyone was the same, life would be terrible.

I think music is at its best when its conveying some kind of emotion. Whether its sadness, hope, happiness or love, a strong sense of emotion in the song provides a mental link that the listener can relate with. Instrumental pieces have to work harder to do that, they can't simply say what they want the listener to hear. I prefer music where the vocals are another instrument, harmonising with carefully crafted melodies around them. The words could be gibberish, but if they are song in the right way, they can effortlessly convey emotions unlike simple words can.

Sigur Ros, the masters of emotional music, and awesome hats.

I find it interesting that people can form friendships based on musical likes and dislikes, my closest friends have tastes in music that, although do not mirror mine, are ones that I can appreciate. Most of them do truly like the music they are listening to. If you did a study on friendship groups linked to musical tastes, I'm sure there would be a strong positive correlation.

Obviously friendships aren't originally based on music though, they are usually forged over time. My best friends are the friends I've known for the longest, I know that isn't the case with some people though. I love my friends, they are almost like family to me. Like an impenetrable safety blanket that I will always have no matter what kind of situation I get myself in, for that I can't thank them enough. I like to think of myself as a good friend, someone you can depend on. I generally get on with most people and I think thats why my best friends are my oldest. I've shared so many memories that there is just so much to talk about. 

I can't imagine life without them but obviously a time will come when it will have to. I was talking to someone the other day and we had so many fantasies and plans about starting a business together and going on crazy trips... it sounds idyllic to me because I keep my friends so close. When the safety net eventually falls I will be on my own (other than my family which is very small) and that scares me. I think its the same with all my closest friends when I say I wish I was still in primary school, ripping beyblades and playing football constantly. School was so easy! 

Reminiscing (I can't believe I just spelled that right first time) about the old days is a common habit, in retrospect you think everything you've previously done is better than the things you will do. I don't really understand that habit but I am guilty of it. Look to the future, it's only just begun! I think it was the great Noddy Holder that said that...

This song should probably be a good one today considering its about music. So I went for the obvious option... maybe not.