Why do people disagree with the fact that music has an influence on one's behaviour?
551401
they don't have the ability do distinguish bad from wrong, therefor they don't realise that that kind of music sends a bad message through the some nice songs. that's my conclusion, after many years of observing them. it's olso the heard spirit. or family spirit. if you say anything bad about someone in their family, they simply respond to that, not thinking even for a second if you are right or not.
220476
I listen to music because tasting it didn't work. \n\nActually I think it depends on what stands out in a particular song for the individual listening to it. There are songs that I really like the lyrics to but I don't like the drums, there are songs I love because of the bass line but the lyrics stink (Good Times by Chic anyone?), and there are songs that just plain feel good allover. I don't think this is just me either. I think everyone is this way - they just have not thought about it or heard enough different music to open them up to other aspects of listening.
1119972
Nothing. Liking certain types of music should not be confined to what society would expect certain people to like.
1015780
People are scared of things they don't understand, and "Hate" is the result.\n\nIf you or something you like is being hated, it is never the fault of the person or thing being hated... it is the fault of the person who is DOING the hating. THEY are uncomfortable.\n\nYou can apply this to anything in your life... music, people, lifestyles etc.
1097482
I totally agree. People are so mean and rude sometimes, emo music is great and the style is awesome. I dont know what's wrong with people.
298954
Some people decide to adopt the "gangsta" lifestyle. Rap is a part of this but not ALL of it. I think peer pressure impacts our personal decision making more than music. Most people know that movies, video games and song lyrics are fiction. \n\nBut I do believe the media, especially the news programs that people believe are true... do impact people's beliefs. Although most of it is propaganda and brainwashing.
859828
Anyone who believes that hip hop is 'the real cause of violence' is not quite sane. SOME hip hop may encourage SOME violence in SOME people, but it's not 'the real cause of violence'.
524240
Most people say they appreciate music.\n\nBut I'd say that fewer than 10 percent actually do.  For many people, it's just background or sentiment tied to a particular period in their life.
245252
I suppose depending on the song and the youth it might. However, there are plenty of other genres of music that could infact have a negative influence on youth.
30295
Is this a gross generalization or what?  I see young men with shaved heads and tattoos driving around listening to classical music at a reasonable volume as well as older long haired women with no tattoos speeding past with volumes approaching the threshold of pain.  Perhaps your experience is a local thing.  It takes all kind to make a world.  Some kinds just seem stranger than others.
190108
Songs don't directly hurt anyone. I guess they fall under freedom of speech. Spanking a child, even though I think it's sometimes necessary, is hurting someone.\nI guess that's how the law might see it.
340555
I totallly agree with you.  I asked a question like that a while back and for the most parts it seems like people can't get past their own narrowmindness to look into something a little bit.  I guess it's just easier to say "I like pop, and everything else sucks."  There are certain genres of music that I don't particularly care for but I'm not going to judge somebody or throw out racial comments because they like something that I don't.  I thought music was supposed to be the universal language that brought people together?
601249
Some classical music have an extra ordinary effect on me. I have to stop what I'm doing and listen to it.  I feel it  filling up my body it's so beauty.  I don't know why music has that effect on humans.  There must be a scientific reason.
36909
Sadly, the struggle of Nature-vs-Nurture has to come into effect with this particular question.  Firstly, not everyone will agree with everything, but I’m going to say it anyway:\nMy sister was a sweet child.  Years ago she came across some rap music.  After that, she was never the same.  She began to act out in classrooms, and her attitude was always ugly.  Me on the other hand, I listen to rap music and it has no effect on me whatsoever- except I loathe the degradation of women.  \nIf one's mind is strong enough to deal with the complexities of music and use it for the betterment, then that one can listen to violence and be quite sane and logical, and unchanging.  However, there are some who feel that they are not getting enough attention, so they often let their minds get tainted by the mediocrity of society as well as other things.\nThis new generation of children is susceptible to most anything, and that saddens me.  People let things influence them based on rearing.  Also (as previously stated), if someone wants attention or feel like something is missing, music will change him or her.  Sometimes, it can be for the better.  Alicia Keys' "Troubles" from the album "Songs In A Minor", can help a person to hang on to hope, and to live. \nFinally, it always depends on how you perceive a situation.  Perception is the key to everything.  But always give things the benefit of the doubt and put yourself in those shoes before you judge!
36066
Music is an expression of self. It is very powerful. It can affect mood, trigger memories...\nI think We attach to songs for two reasons. 1) The song conveys a message that reflects who we are and what we believe in. or\n2) It just has a snappy beat and we like the sound of it.\n\nCould music change the way the society perceives other cultures.  I'm guessing no. Primarily because there would typically be a language barrier and most people would not take the time to find out what the lyrics mean. But I believe if they did take that time, it would have some sort of positive impact. For example. Con Te Partiro sung by Anthony Bocelli is a very powerful love song when you look up the lyrics and then listen to it.\nAnyway, could music bring peace between cultures. I'm still thinking no on that. Interesting question.
784031
Yeah, that happens to me...if a song makes me sad about a person and I don't want to be, I just turn the radio/song off. I definitely think certain songs can bring out your emotions for someone, past or present.
67808
Music is an inspiration and even though the artists who sing don't necessarily go through the experiences they touch on other peoples experiences.  I know that i can relate a song for every single stage of my life and for every way that I'm feeling.