The Music Of Generation X

Since the beginning of time the human beings have adored the soothing
sounds of music. Music has affected the way people have behaved and dressed
throughout different periods of time. Different groups have been formed based
upon their preference in music. Take for an example in the music of my
generation, Generation X, there are several different groups oriented by music.
In Generation X punks, gangs, alternative people, ravers, hippies, and pop
rockers have all been labeled into groups by their preference of music. Music
has also affected people mentally, causing problems in society like suicide,
depression, hate/racism, violence, and drug addiction. I am about to examine
five ...

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"She gets mad/And she starts to cry." Then the songs continues by
talking about loneliness. Drug addiction is often the background for much of
the music in today's society. People tend to idolize famous people and when
they see or hear of their idols using drugs or drinking they follow the actions
of the famous people. Another song in which I am going to discuss is written by
The Smashing Pumpkins. "Tonight, tonight" is a song about growing up. The song
stresses the importance of time and how precious it is, "time is never time at
all/you can never ever leave without leaving a piece of youth/ and our lives are
forever changed/ we will never be the same." This song brings an opening light
to society and makes them feel good and at the same time depressed. The music
in our generation is real deep in it's tone, the feelings music can generate is
amazing. Say you are listening to a happy song your mood will genuinely be
happy, then say you heard a slow deep ...

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Added: 7/17/2004 12:56:45 PM
Category: Music & Musicians
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