Follow the Music

Music is more than a song with lyrics, it’s obvious by watching the movie “ August Rush”. Music can evoke a feeling, a deep felt feeling that can transport you to the past, the present or the future. What’s even more fascinating, the same rhythms or melodies can make one feel the same even though international cultural barriers. Ever so prevalent when August Rush could feel that music was all around him and he knew there was a deeper connection to the sounds of the drums, guitars and everyday noises. This talent was infused in him at birth. He knew his parents, although given up for adoption at, were a part of his ability to listen. Music can awaken the heart, make you believe that all is harmonious and even inspire you to find all that is good in the world. All around the world people feel the same way. Music is a big part of many cultures and has a deep social connection. It brings people together in the present and it also could take us back in time, vividly being able to feel certain emotions. Music has the ability to become our refuge. Like Sid’s flashbacks in the Scream series, music allows us to relive moments in time, whether good or bad. We are able to learn from our emotions to grow and move on. Music in horror films is predominant. Once that creepy music begins to pick up, I know something about to happen. Music has the power to foreshadow and ignite emotion. Music is everywhere, and the influence it has is overwhelming and awe-inspiring.