From a historical perspective, there have been many shifts in the ways that music has been produced, disseminated, circulated, and consumed, as well as many examples of collaborations between musicians, instruments, and listeners. Simon (525) argues that music and musical sensation are not only widely shared but also depend on changing consumption habits, different methods of production, and the constant development of new musical instruments. Therefore, it would be fascinating to delve into the historical aspects of the development and digitalization of the music industry. This would facilitate an understanding of a business model used in the sector and the forces driving change.
Outside of the bounds of time, music can cause physiological responses from its listeners that are indicative of the range of feelings it can provoke. Media attention has been focused on the recent high suicide rate among prominent artists like Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, Avicii, and Keith Flint of the Prodigy, and the topic of whether or not there is a correlation between mental health issues and musicianship and musical genres (Wesseldijk et al.). This is a topic where the conclusions of the existing literature are ambiguous and contradictory but nevertheless fascinating. Therefore, illuminating the ways in which music can affect one’s mental state is an excellent educational aim that is exceptionally applicable to daily life.
The impact of a good song, like that of a great book, can be astounding and last long after the playing has stopped. Music has the power to leave an indelible impression on our emotions, thoughts, memories, and spirits, depending solely on its genre. Music has the power to communicate with people all around the world in a way that words cannot. As such, it is a novel and comprehensive topic for this research.
Works Cited
Simon, Jean Paul. “New players in the music industry: Lifeboats or killer whales? The role of streaming platforms.” Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, vol. 21, no. 6, Emerald. 2019, pp. 525–49. Web.
Wesseldijk, Laura W., et al. “The effects of playing music on mental health outcomes.” Scientific Reports, vol. 9, no. 1, Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2019. Web.