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When we reach beyond our formative years and our time become less free, the idea if giving what precious time we have to new music can, to some, feel repellent. Particularly as the miasma of definitions and genres has become so esoteric and self-referencing, it’s easy to see why people prefer the assurance of their classic disco playlist or having Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours on full album mode.
Music historian and journalist, Steven Fisackerly, considers the impact that low grade speakers through laptops and phones, matched by the access of millions of recordings has created a stagnation to music appreciation. To alleviate this, he advises five reasons to give new music a listen.
Something to talk about
At first , that might sound depressing; looking for something to say in a vacuous social situation. It’s actually a positive and engaging way of undertaking an interest. As social creatures, exchanging ideas and experiences is a vital way of building meaningful connections. Music, like any art, evokes memories and feelings, conjuring thoughts and interpretations that make for elaborate discursive conversations and as such friendships can establish critical engagements to their exchanges.
New Friends
Consider the situation of being at a social engagement and looking for common ground with a group of people. Career, housing and education are reliable subjects but the relief when another has a deep appreciation of music is significant.
As such, friendships can be formed around the marvel of music, and in particular, the fresh eagerness to share thoughts on a new recording can be euphoric.
The sense of being a member of a club you didn’t realise is an important aspect of human psychology. Engaging in new music affords new opportunities to meet new people and thus new ways of thinking.
Experience new sound achievements in recording technology
One doesn’t have to be a technology enthusiast to appreciate the advancement in sound quality recordings despite the reduction of listenership through poor quality laptop speakers. For anyone following an interest in new music, like any investment, purchasing a better sound system will open up the deep hidden seductions of modern music production. Consider it similar to the secret messages hidden in rock records of the 70’s whist played backwards.
The New Sound
For any discerning follower of current events, there’s a level of satisfaction of plotting the evolution of music and anticipating what will become the new sound of the moment. Countless music documentaries illustrate defining moments in music history. Rather than appreciating this from the position of hindsight, there’s a special connection to the art when one has followed the music and considered its trajectory and journey.
New Neurons
Listening to new music challenges one’s self perceived palate of tastes. By exploring ones one cognitive reception of new experiences, in this case music, has been scientifically proven through extensive studies, to alleviate risks of dementia.
Music especially can stimulate the brain through memory but specifically with new sounds, the processing of this is like a gentle mental work out.
New music is for your body, mind and soul.
