Music is a large part of many people’s lives. It can be heard in many aspects of everyday life, such as on the street, on the radio, and in public buildings filled with people. Some songs gain temporary popularity for some time, which shows that many people listen to and enjoy them within this timeframe. Music covers a wide range of melodies, themes, and concepts, making it one reason as to why it appeals to so many people around the world.
In addition, music can do many different things for different people. Music can change your mood, help improve yourself and grow as a person, and allow you to express yourself in a different way. Music also has been seen to have a great impact on many FWPA students: “Music is a way of expressing my current feelings,” commented 7th grader Evan Tay.
Music is a form of connection between many people; it’s a representation of culture and tells a unique story of its own. “I think it’s cool how even if you don’t understand it, you can still feel a certain way about it,” eighth grader Hannah Gorrie stated, “like if I listened to some song in a different language, I wouldn’t get what they’re saying, but I could still enjoy it.” The impact that music has on people portrays the life and bonds between them. It’s hard to find something that can impact humans as much as music does.
The statistics below show a handful of songs and artists that are currently popular. This reflects the musical interests of some FWPA students and also reflects on currently popular musical artists. “Various other songs” or “Various other artists” on the graphs represent songs or artists that were mentioned by only one person.
