Feature: Abby Kedwell Writes...
The Positive Effect Of Music
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musicaturfingertips@yahoo.co.uk
I
ABBY KEDWELL experienced it.
Music is made sometimes solely to set and maintain
was speaking to a very
certain moods, we all know the doctors music that
knowledgeable source
drives us up the wall or the repetitive on going music
of theme rides or ice cream vans.
positive ef
regarding music and its music are there to set a tone and keep people coming
These types of
share! Having written about up
fects and I thought I’d back. Movies use music to set scenes and intensify
and coming bands, interviewed fantastic people and
our already fluttering emotions, eerie music for that
also put across peoples thoughts regarding music
jumpy film that we love to hate.
within the Kent area, I thought id write something
different.
A
help sooth the beast within (if you catch my drift). I
more calming realisation for me is that music can
Music has a huge impact on the way people feel and
was diagnosed with Bipolar type 2 disorder a few
even behave sometimes. Quite often I catch an earful
months back. It is basically an illness which makes
of a great song on the radio that reminds me of a fab
night out and I find myself feeling so much better
more than usual. More and more people are being
your moods either, very high or depressingly low,
Music seems to bring back energising moments that
. diagnosed everyday as they are starting to believe that
can change your mood in seconds. Obviously this
they aren’
can work the other way too, listening to a sad song
has slightly altered my perception of this illness as
t crazy and are seeking help. Music for me
that you just couldn’
when I listen to a piece of inspiring music my moods
relationship ended or a song that reminds you of
t get out of your head when your lift and for me that is a huge deal. It makes the rest
loved ones lost then it can make you feel emotionally
of the week so much easier to deal with than if I was
overwhelmed. Music has the ability to change your
too just ride the lows.
mood in both directions.
this mental illness is that most people who have it are
The comforting thing about
I like the idea that Music is in fact a therapy for some
actors and musicians. Some of the greatest minds in
VERY creative, including many comedians, singers,
people. S
history showed signs of it.
music throughout an average day are more likely to
tudies have shown that people who listen to talented.
We are not mad, merely
be happier people.
emotions as they are constantly in touch with them.
They aren’t fighting with their So music is the next best thing to popping a happy
pill, it hits the spot immediately and when used at low
thought that music is an emotional char
Don’t mean to sound arty farty but isn’t it a refreshing points can change your negative mood into a positive
something that makes you want to move your booty
ger? Listen to one.
positive day
and you could be on your way to a happier
.
, more I, the music doctor think that everyone should use this
article to dig out that old CD that you have wanted to
Music influences so much in life, some people use
listen to for ages that makes you feel alive, put it on
music as an outlet. Producing music can have the
and dance around like a madman until you either fall
over with exhaustion or you laugh so much you can’
music can move mountains. Musicians use music to
same effect as listening to it. A finished piece of go on. Music sparks imagination, positive feelings
t
tell their audience what they are feeling at the time,
and it also brings back fond and not so fond
it’
memories that can alter your mood.
realising it. I constantly think how many people are
s a therapy session for both parties without even
going through what this certain artist is singing about.
Music is a pretty powerful thing, don’t you think?
W
we hear
e must be able to relate with at least 90% of what
, I find that I can relate to it even if I haven’t
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