(1) As you will soon discover, music is one of most impactful and artistic ways that people in our planet can use to express themselves. In addition to boosting individuals ‘energy, it can be an extr

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As you will soon discover, music is one of most impactful and artistic ways that people in our planet can use to express themselves.  In addition to boosting individuals ‘energy, it can be an extraordinary way to tell a story in a simple and approachable way.  A song can be described as a short story or poem that can be accompanied by musical instruments to add rhythm to it.  

The words in a song are called lyrics and they can be used as a teaching instrument.  Songs teach people about historical events, about the need for social change, and about awareness of cultural issues.   “The literature on using music to teach sociology suggests that the medium is well suited for use in a range of courses, and that it is an effective way of stimulating student interest and enhancing active learning” (Ahlkvist 2001:471).

Here is a playlist that compiles songs that will enable you to see the importance of music in our society and to get you familiarized with our culture in general. 

1.    "We are the World” by U.S.A. for Africa.  This song is a request for love and unity among humankind.2.    “Pride (In the Name of Love)” by U2.  This is a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr and his efforts to fight against racial discrimination in the US.  3.    "Fernando" by Abba. Refers to the lives of two comrades fighting during the Mexican Revolution. 4.    "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears.  Refers to the Cold War and how all countries wanted to rule the world. 5.    "The Star-Spangled Banner' by Francis Scott Key.  This is the US National Anthem.6.    "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson.  Encourages people to start changing themselves in order to create a better world. 7.    "My Way" by Frank Sinatra.  This is my favorite song! The motivational lyrics encourage the listener to live life on one's own terms. 8.    "Don't worry Be happy" by Bobby McFerrin.  Inspiring song to choose happiness over sadness despite lives' hardships. 9.    "I want to break free" by Queen.  Refers to escaping oppression and acquiring freedom.  Used as an anthem by the LGBT community.  10.    "Where Is he?" by The Black-Eyed Peas. Rejects racial discrimination. 11.    "Respect" by Aretha Franklin. Supports the feminist movement. 12.    "1800 273 8255" by Logic. This rap song is titled after the phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Hotline in an effort to remind people that help is only a phone call away.13.     "A Great Day for Freedom" by Pink Floyd. Refers to the fall of the Berlin Wall and to the events that followed. 14.    "Children's Crusade" by Sting. Song in reference to World War I. 15.    "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" by Alan Jackson.  This is a very moving song about the events of 9/11. 16.    "Breathing" by Ariana Grande.  This song refers to people coping with anxiety thru breathing. 17.    “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen.  Talks about the hardships encountered by US veterans after the Vietnam war. 18.    “Old Ways” by Demi Lovato.  Refers to mental issues and eating disorders.19.    “I will survive” by Gloria Gaynor. Song that empowers people to move on after a loss. 20.    “God blessed Texas” by Little Texas.  Describes the beauty of Texas and its people.21.    “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra.  Narrates about starting a live over in New York. 22.    “Eve of Destruction” by P.F. Sloan.  Explores the topics of war and injustice.  23.    “Jolene” by Dolly Parton. Talks about jealousy and rivalry in the romantic sense.24.    “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey. Encourages people to keep fighting and carry on.25.    "Imagine" by John Lennon. Talks about an ideal and peaceful world without prejudice. 

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Greetings to our friend from the far away planet known as Mars! It is such an experience to introduce myself and one of the most enjoyed and simple joys that every human all over the world has, and that is a thing called music! Music is when you join a bunch of different sounds that you find enjoyable and put together so you can listen to it and express your feelings towards the sounds. A song is simply a certain pattern of sounds that come together uniquely and usually has someone speaking to you to portray a message that affects how you feel! Us humans all over the world have been making and listening to music for years and I have a feeling once you hear your first song you may feel the same way as we do about it! Each song may differ completely from the next and affect how you feel which is why it is like magic in the idea that you cannot see it, but it is believed to have a dramatic effect on you. “The seemingly diffuse and mysterious worlds of mood experience, together with the recorded works of content providers, are being repackaged and streamed online in terms of good music genres” (Anderson: 2015). Music can make you feel happy, angry, sad, and sometimes even bring feelings that let you experience diverse types of culture which is particularly important on our planet Earth. I have put together a playlist for you that varies on how each song will make you feel so that you can get a taste of the invisible magic we humans call music! 

Playlist 

1. “Knocking on Heaven’s door” By Raign
2. “Here comes the sun” By the Beatles
3. “Wait and bleed” By Slipknot
4. 4) “Spit it out” By Slipknot
5. 5) “Heard it through the grapevine” Marvin Gaye
6. ) “Aint no mountain high enough” Marvin Gaye
7. 7) “Thirsty boots” Eric Andersen
8. “Bihugeet” By Assam
9. “Linda Linda” The Blue hearts
10. “Sakurando” By Ai Otsuka
11. 11)  Symphony No. 5 Played by Beethoven
12. 12) “It was a good day” By Ice Cube
13. “I miss you” By Blink 182

14)”Straight ahead” By Pennywise  

1. 15) “Wonderful Tonight” By Eric Clapton
2. 16) Symphony No. 9 Played by Beethoven
3. “I shot the Sherriff” By Bob Marley
4. 18) “What I got” By Sublime
5. 19) “Don’t be cruel” By hound dog
6. 20) ‘All shook up” By Loving you
7. 21) “Jailhouse rock” By Elvis Presley
8. 22) “Manner” by Herbert Gronemeyer
9. 23) “La Bamba” By Ritchie Valens
10. 24) “Main street” By Bob segar
11. 25)“How great is our God” By Chris Tomlin

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