Parental Advisories?

Should the record companies be responsible to put parental advisories on music they distribute? This question is tough. It is a yes but then no. I think everyone is capable of making their own decisions. If they want to listen to certain music then...they should. But if your a parent who really cares about what your child is listening to, then it'd be helpful having parental advisories on artists who are not appropriate for their kids. But should everyone have to pay for those consequences?
Having parental advisories is not a big deal to have on music. It is just a minor precaution for those who are not able to listen to music like that. I think companies maybe should put the advisories on music they distribute but also its not a big deal that they HAVE to do. I think it is the responsibility of who is buying the music.
This question varies quite a lot because this issue isn't something easy to answer. I think it is up to the record label's to choose if they would or would not like to put parental advisories on music. I have seen that some music has the parental advisories on it. But they are on ones that are extremely not appropriate for younger listeners, which I agree to. To me it does not really matter. Not that i don't care but I feel like it is the record labels choice to decide whether they should and really need to put it. I think that even if record labels put parental advisories on music, younger listeners are going to get them whether they like it or not. Parents do not really check what music kids listen to unless they are very very strict and like to make sure what they are exposed to.
I try thinking about putting myself in parents shoes and yes, I would care what my kids are listening to but all depends how old they are and make sure they are responsible and for the language and what is not inappropriate for them, to affect them in a negative way. Maybe I do not understand completely how it may feel but looking in my own perspective how my parents have raised me is quite different. I do sometimes listen to music that is not appropriate and does have the parental advisories on them even when I was younger. I feel like I was mature and did not let it get to me in a bad way. I did not act differently or change to a bad person. I just liked the music and did not have any negative affect on me which makes me think about it now.
In the end, I feel like it is the recording labels job to decide whether they should put parental advisories on their music. It may be better for some parents but not everyone thinks the same. Everyone is different and if there are not parental advisories then I am pretty sure parents know what music is good and which music is bad so they can take that under control.

Negative Influence

To an extent, does music have a negative influence on the behavior of youth? In my opinion I do but then I don't think so. I do think about some people who actually really pay attention to what songs say and follow what they say even if it is the most negative opinion possible. They do that to follow what they are doing because at some point they think its cool and everyone starts saying or doing things that are said in the music. Not all songs are bad but some have a lot of cursing and stereotype people in different ways.
Many people can say that music cant influence people in a negative way, but if you think about it it actually can. Especially the youth. Youth today, seem to be easily influenced by what others tell them to do because it is popular or in style. I know not ALL youth are influenced but it is a great number.
I know from experience that from songs especially from Lil Wayne or Drake who are very popular right now, they like to call girls a profanity word. They make it seem like it is ok to call someone that or use language like they do. Many youth like to curse now and sort of change their behavior towards adults and people superior to them. I think youth now are just trying to fit in and find out who they are because they go through many different stages in their life. Youth go through so many changes in themselves and their life, so music makes them feel possibly how they want to feel or want to feel. This topic has many answers and won't ever have one answer to it.
I know music can be therapeutic but can it really change someone in a negative way? Yes and no. Music to me has been my go-to when I am upset or need to get away from my problems. It makes me feel better and stronger about myself that really helps me get through my emotions. I don't personally think music has changed me in a negative way because it has honestly helped me. In my own experience I actually have seen friends who are into music so much that it changes them to act like they are the song they're feeling or like. They use the lyrics used in the song to respond to others.
Not everyone is like that but I'm just saying that I have seen a couple people. Other people find it to figure out who they are and show what type of person they want to be in, in a positive way. Everyone loves music and enjoys it no matter what. Whether it changes you in a good or bad way it makes you feel how you want to feel. Youth can be more easily persuaded into things to make them act differently but they do find out in the future how change is a good thing. It will better them in any situation possible.

Different Passions

"It is their passion; nothing else excites them as it does; they cannot take seriously anything alien to music." Is this true? In my opinion it is not true. Yes, I love music but I have other passions before it. I think many of us put music first because it is a sort of therapy for them. In fact it is a therapy for all of us but do we always go to music when we have a problem? No.

I love music, but I have a bigger passion for family and even fashion and make-up. In my experience, when doing make-up, it relaxes me. I take the time to play with different colors and form them in different shapes to fit my eyes. When I am stressed I like to put outfits that I really like together and do my make-up which gives me time to think and sort my problems out. It is time consuming to let me relieve stress and think things thuroughly. Anyone can say that they take other things seriously. Music is just a form of interest and hobby for me. Maybe not others but I do have other passions before music. Sometimes I feel like without music I wouldn't be able to go on because of my mood and how I am feeling but, I could go without it. It is not hard to skip it. Of course on the other hand, I wouldn't be able to drive around without music playing because it'd be boring. I don't like driving around without music which is sort of contradicting myself. When I think about it, what would I not live without? Music or fashion/make-up? Of course I would pick fashion/make-up ANY day.

It is not alien to take something else seriously. Bloom is very blunt about things. He states his opinion and seems not to care if you have other ideas. He sticks to what he believes and seems to not change his mind at all. Coming across this statement on how no one can be passionate about anything else but music is a bit harsh. I have family and friends who have passions for many different things. For example, my father who has a passion for working. He likes to be able to support my family and I. He cannot go a day without working because he feels less of himself. Another example is my boyfriend who has a passion for independence. What I mean by that is that he loves to make his own money and make as much that he can to better himself and family. I can go on with the list of people I know that have bigger passions that don't include music.

For me, my passion is life. With that it includes family, fashion/make-up, independence, love and etc. Everybody is completely different when you find out what they are passionate for. I love music, but could I go a day without it? Yes I can. It is not my first option because there are so many other important things I think about instead. It all depends on the person. We shouldn't be all categorized as the same because we are not. We are all completely different and want different things.

Musical Taste

My taste in music hasn't changed drastically. First off, I have always hated country music. Some people tell me I'm crazy or even my sisters say I have bad taste, but I just don't have the feel for it. Thats just me though!! I have always been very into salsa and cumbia music my whole entire life. That was the first type of music I would get up to and dance when I was younger. Of course I loved the whole Disney music and little sing-a-long songs but salsa was my thing. I remember when my family and I would go to a party or have people over, they would start playing music. Obviously my family is so loud and they love putting anyone they know on the spot. They would always scream out how I loved dancing and that I was good for a 8 year old. So ofcourse I would dance with one of my aunts or uncles and dance to the music that made me feel alive and kind of powerful.
Since now, I still love that type of moving music. Of course I have molded myself to different types of music like hip hop, pop, rock, techno, reggae, and romantic music. Being in a relationship doesn't make me listen to romantic music more than before. I have realized, before I was in a relationship, I listened to those mushy songs more because I always wanted to find that special someone like they explain in the songs. After being with my boyfriend for a while now, I still listen to romantic music just the same but not too much as before. There are just certain songs I really love because of the lyrics. I love the meaning of songs. Some songs don't sound like they'd be a love song, but if you actually pay some attention and listen to it, the words are so powerful. Also being in a relationship, my boyfriend has introduced me to music such as, techno. That is a type of music I never really looked into or bothered to listen because I categorized it as music that wasn't as good or just different.
My musical taste ranges but hasn't changed completely. It is still the same which is still quite a variety. Even when meeting new friends, we always seemed to have the same taste and we click. Throughout the years, music has always been a big part of me. I've been able to open my eyes and ears to different types that I would never in a million years, would of thought I'd really like. I have noticed a little musical pattern in me. I noticed when I was single, I would listen more to songs about love just because I would get so caught up in it that I woud wish I would find someone to make me feel like that. I know, you're probably thinking--your crazy! That is just how I am. Now I basically listen to a lot of music my boyfriend is into. A lot of it I already really like but others, I never did. Music has helped me in different situations in my life and has always made me feel alive and powerful. It makes you feel like that song was written for you.

The role of music

When thinking about music and how it has had a role in my life, I have never actually appreciated it as much as I probably should. Would I ever be able to make a song? I think that is the hardest thing to do. Music is art. When your picturing lyrics in your mind, you are painting a picture of what it means to you. You are imagining if that song was written about you and what you would be doing and thinking. It has influenced me to appreciate it more. Music is not only instruments playing but also about what the lyrics mean to you. The instruments put you in a specific mood, either happy, free, independent, strong, and etc. Music is every single mood you could ever think of.
Picturing how music has changed and viewed my life is actually quite easy. There was one time when I was upset about a certain problem and didn't know how I would feel better. Not even thinking if it would make me feel better, I turned on my radio. A song was on that was perfect for my mood and make me feel at ease, which it did. It made me feel strong and free, like nothing else mattered in the world. I was in my own little world, and my world was perfect. Music affects all of us, either if its our next door neighbor or someone across the world. In our community, people are obviously affected by music. Everywhere you go, people are listening to music in their car or having a party somewhere with music booming out of the speakers. Music is all around us even if you don't see it. Children are singing different tunes they like, playing musical chairs, or dancing to their ballet recitals.
Even if it is not instruments playing, people around the world make music on their own with their hands or mouth. It is extraordinary the things people come up with. It is obvious that music affects everyone. It's not just one specific genre but multiple genre's that people are into. Music speaks to everyone and takes people to a different places they've never been to every time. If music was not around, people would not be as creative and there wouldn't be the art we have today. When thinking about whether music has affected the world or not, I always think of Michael Jackson's song "We Are the World" and "Black or White". Those songs speak out to anyone and everyone. Music has been able to unite people and end racism because we all need each other no matter what. Music has different purposes for all of us. It speaks to us in many different ways that makes us really appreciate music and everything around us.
I expect the theme of music to alter my understanding and appreciation greatly. I feel like I understand why music is around by picturing myself what I would do without it. Music talks to me and makes me appreciate it more now. Creating music isn't easy, it is unique and an art. Without music, we all wouldn't be who we are today, it is something that not everyone realizes how great it is to each and every one of us.