Does Music Affect Or Show Your Moods
By Brian
@wolfie34 (26771)
United Kingdom
April 27, 2007 5:54am CST
Depending on my moods I will play certain kinds of music and although usually 90% of the time I will play music from the 80s the type of music I will play reflects my moods, how I am feeling.
Do you have certain music for certain moods?
When I'm feeling depressed and sombre I will play
Electric Light Orchestra, Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music and The Carpenters
When I'm feeling happy I will play
Beautiful South, Duran Duran, UB40 and Songs from the Musicals (Evita especially)
When I want to relax I will play Enya
Do you have set music you play on your moods?
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@stdrst (471)
• Bulgaria
27 Apr 07
Yes, music always reminds people of something or makes them feel in some way. I can tell that when I listen to hard rock I feel happy. It makes me feel free. I dance, a sing... It is something perfect that happens. But there are also some ballads that remind me of my old friends and then I feel depressed because these friends are far or they are not my friends any more. So it depends on music but it always makes me feel somehow.
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@dex1486 (272)
• Philippines
28 Apr 07
music show my moods all the time... when i'm really upset, i play uplifting songs--the rock type... when i'm just sad and want to reflect on how i treat others and why they treat me in a way, i play sad songs... that's basically about it...
@Zelmarq (12607)
• Cebu City, Philippines
28 Apr 07
I love to listen to praise and worship songs early in the morning coz it helps me start my day right singing praises to God.
I can feel the songs filling me with joy and comfort that I need from my Lord. Its a swet reminder to carry on each day each moment and offer it to my creator.
Instead of thinking of other things, it helps me focus on the positive things that life can offer me.
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@mummymo (23706)
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27 Apr 07
Sweets I don't play music according to my mood - I am more likely to listen to the radio or music channel - but I do find that music can affect how I am feeling! Beautiful South are fantastic I seen them quite a few times years ago and I still love them today - The Housemartins were fantastic too - did you like them then? Big Hugs Darlin xxx
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@aciddrop (798)
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28 Apr 07
i dont play music according to my mood.but music definitely affects it.music is evocative.sometimes it lead to meditation,sometimes joyful memories,but sometimes is sadness.Norah Jones songs always make me think lots about my past,because of her deep vocal.Hotel california is sad so it makes me upset.however,i dont really see music show our moods coz lots of ppl dont pick up what kinda songs to listen to according to their current moods.good music is for all time.:)
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@papinprincess (40)
• United States
27 Apr 07
Music always reminds me of what I was doing or who I was with when that song came out or if someone had just passed away so yes it affects my moods if it is depressing that means that I was at a depressing period if it makes me happy I was happy well you all get the picture music does affect moods everyone a little different.
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@meljessxena (2315)
• Australia
28 Apr 07
i find when im in a slow mood but want to listen to music i will listen to soft music, but other times i feel like want to sing etc then put the music i can sing along to. (im bad with names etc for songs so sorry i couldnt name any)
@patootie (3592)
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7 May 07
When I could tolerate loud noises I used to have different music for different things .. music to do housework by ..(usually fast and furious so I got the jobs done quickly heheh) .. relaxation music, angry music, tired, music, music to drive by ...
But now I find I can only listen to music for short periods of time .. other than when I am in the car ..
@xfallenxlostx (2074)
• United States
28 Apr 07
Music most definitely reflects my moods. It usually is based on songs as much as bands. i listen to a lot of AFI, A Perfect Circle, Tool, The Cure, Joy Division...etc etc etc. By the way, Duran Duran are amazing!
@himalayandeath (60)
• Nepal
28 Apr 07
I don;t usually listen m usic according to my mood but sometimes when feel really bored and tired I spin some traditonal Nepalese folk and some classical music.
@iamnoiala (99)
• Philippines
27 Apr 07
Yeah I do. When I'm down and depressed I listen to mellow songs or intrumental music. When I'm happy and giggly and in a good mood, I turn up the stereo with some house music; songs that keep me going. When I want to relax, I listen to instrumental music as well.
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@easyzheng (666)
• China
28 Apr 07
Of course it does. I like singing and listening to music. What I sing and listen exactly reflect my mood of that moment. I even have some special songs for my special time. Strange it might seem, when I'm in very good mood, I don't always listening to light music or very hot one, I would like to listening to American country music or Blues from which I get a sober mood and forget myself in the melody. I like the feeling.
@bruxedo (773)
• France
27 Apr 07
I don't have one "moods playlist".. but of course I agree with you that we have some kinds of music for some moods. Especially music that is linked with some things of our past. When we feel in a good mood it's when (I think) we feel more opened to listen to new music, trying to grow our relations with music and all other aspects in our lives.
@rainqueen21 (338)
• United States
28 Apr 07
yes music does show my moods,when i play alternative music or anything rock its usually when i'm angry or upset,i play hip-hop and rap when i'm happy and slow songs when i'm actually calm
@thepromptwriter (474)
• United States
28 Apr 07
Absolutely!!! I've been a fan of 70's music for many years. To this day, when I hear Lenard Skynard, or The Allman Brothers, I get pumped up and want to dance. If I'm cleaning house, I crank up all my old 80's hair band albums and rock out with my vaccum.
Of course the neighbors think I'm nuts, but who cares. I can't hear them, cause I'm jamming!!!!!
@monkeywriter (2004)
• United States
28 Apr 07
At night I keep on air1.com's music (the radio version) which is christian. I do listen to radio during the day radio real life but its kbig104.com both can be streamed in.
I do love to listen to rocky music for cleaning it works best. Sometimes silence is best for MyLot or tv. But I listen to music for that too.
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
28 Apr 07
I tend to agree myself. There is a commercial where they sing about what are you doing the rest of your life, and it is totally depressing; There is some Billie Holliday that I don't touch until I am in a certain mood; Then there's some music that I deal with when I want to get on my feet. So yes, I agree, music can affect how your feeling.
@bhuvanmittal (52)
• India
28 Apr 07
i believe music is an art form and like any art evokes emotion, music can change how you feel in a split second and can be used to motivate and inspire you. sad music can make you cry, soft music can help you relax, club music can give you energy and other music can perpetuate feelings of hate and indifference. music is the power full medium that can fuels the heart of many.
@lilyoungfella (1196)
• Philippines
28 Apr 07
Whenever i'm sad, i play slow music. Its just that i feel very relaxed.
