Why music is good for you. Or rather, Why music is not bad for you.

I'm feeling very philosophical (and pissed off) right now, so I guess its a good time to be writing this post (Since there are the chances that this might be a very important psychological paper in the years to come). Why do Old people, Parents and generally everyone above the age of 35 think Rock, Hip-Hop and other forms of good music is bad for you?

It's rebellious?
Well, d'uh its rebellious! Didn't they listen to Elvis Presley and the Beatles back in the 'good old days'? I bet shit like that was considered rebellious and radical when their elders woulda wanted them to listen to Beethoven and Bach? New forms of music are ALWAYS considered rebellious.

Elvis and The Beatles: 'REBELS'??

It makes you go deaf?
So?? Half the people who listened to Beethoven and Bach are deaf right now anyway. Hell, I've heard Beethoven himself was deaf. If we're gonna go deaf anyway, there's no point in worrying about it. We might as well enjoy life. Its like making hue and cry over microwaves.

This is a Hearing Aid. Old people use it to eavesdrop on you.

It induces violence?
Let's get this straight. Violent people listen to rock. Its not the other way around. People who listen to rock are not necessarily violent people. I mean, look at me! I listen to Eminem and Linkin Park. And other rock. And other rap. Now look at my picture.(Its on the right of the screen you're looking at). Do I look the least bit violent to ya? Hell, I'm often at the receiving end of violence! Personally, Linkin Park's raw energy helps me stay outa violence. Whenever I'm pissed off, I go straight to my room, close the door, put my speakers on full blast and play something like One Step Closer or Runaway. After about 20 minutes or so, I'm feeling a whole lot better and come outa my room grinning like a Cheshire Cat. At times like this I feel Simple Plan wrote Welcome to my Life keeping me in mind.

Linkin Park. \\m//

Rock controls our minds?
No, it doesn't!! LP is only when I'm feeling the mood for some fast, heavy beat. The rest of the time its Daniel Powter,Red Hot Chili Peppers or Wheezer. After LP's Minutes to Midnight album released, I don't even listen to other music! Old albums for bad moods, New album for good moods! LP's become synonymous with Music!

Music is a way to get away from the harsh realities of life. Who can blame us for wanting to get away?