Appreciating Music
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Appreciating Music
I liked the music by Stravinsky because it was a marvelous show of what instruments should sound like. The integration of various music elements gave the composition a touch of elegance. When I heard it for the first time, my mood changed to that of calmness- an emotional state that is very rare to come by these days. I reacted this way because whenever I listen to such music, I get the peace of mind that I require to engage in an indulging task such as creative writing. Music to me is the big brother that guides me through the journey of creative writing and comprehending complex concepts. I appreciated this piece because it served the purposes of an ideal music composition to me.
The piece by Jonathan Harvey was my least favorite among the CDs. The sudden high-pitched sound was particularly too intense for my hearing system. The sudden change from one instrument to the next created confusion in the whole composition. However, as I kept listening to it, my ears slowly began to adapt to the sudden change in pitch. I gradually began to appreciate the composition. It made me realize that not everything that is unusual is bad. I am used to low pitch music that I found this composition not appealing.
However, as the music progressed, I slowly realized that music could bring out a different version of us. If you have a genuine love for the music, you will always find something interesting in any composition, even when it is not among your favorites. I developed a soft spot for the rhythm of this composition because it created the mood of dancing.