ALANA DAPPER: Music: Heartbeat of the Soul

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To some, music is just a way to relax, to others; it is a way to lighten up a celebration. For me, music is like an endless metronome helping me find the beat in practically every situation. It is like an ongoing musical inside my head; the sound of the washer machine acting as my drums and the air conditioning system humming in tune with the beat. Before too long, tons of sounds have entered my ear all in perfect harmony. It’s a never-ending concert in my head, taking me to many different places in my imagination. If the rhythm is soft and sweet, I imagine myself laying on the firm green grass looking up into the endless blue sky. If the sound is more upbeat then I imagine I’m attending a concert full of many fans cheering on the talented performer on the stage in front of them.

Music can also control my emotions. If the song is slow and appeasing then I start to feel calm and relaxed, but if the music is quick and joyful then my spirits are lifted and I feel like I’m dancing on a cloud.

It is surprising that something as small as a beat could make such a huge impact on someone. This is why I consider music similar to a person’s heartbeat. It is constantly there; beating to a tune of its own. It controls my mind at times. It relaxes me and helps me to function better just like my heart which pumps blood to help my mind function correctly. Almost everything around you has a beat and if you listen closely, they all seem to fit together into one perfect song. It’s as if the earth is always singing, praising the Lord who created it. The plants and trees seem to sway along making the most peaceful sound as the cars racing by add a quick swoosh to the melody. The breeze contributes the perfect harmony, echoing the noises around it. It can change your mood in a matter of seconds.

Music can also help us express ourselves and express the way we are feeling. It can encourage us, and it can bring words of hope in tough situations. It can also carry words of joy and words of sorrow. Music is like a friend, helping you along through life just like our hearts are always there for us, helping us to live.

Whether people realize it or not, music is the heartbeat of their soul.