Thursday, March 17, 2016
Reflection.
On Wednesday, we were able to share the women artist who influenced, or inspires us the most. I really enjoyed listening to everyone's inspirations and hearing the stories behind them. It's amazing how just by listening to song lyrics, we can relate it and take it into our our situations and find comfort in it. As Professor Santos was saying, back when she started listening to Fiona, she could relate her lyrics to her life back them. Now, listening to those same songs, she can relate it to a current situation in her life. Music is universal and I think it really shows during this lesson. There's something to be said about people who are strong enough to take an experience from their life, either good or bad, and share it with the world. It's so brave. They are fully aware about the critics they will face, but embrace them head on. I personally really liked hearing about Fiona Apple. Her songs were so deep. It's amazing how she turned to writing her own songs after she was raped during her childhood. I like how she has her own sense of style and doesn't do what the media wants her to do. I think thats part of the reason she faced so much criticism. She was different. Her songs were darker, a little more depression than most songs on the radio. But she made everything she own, and I think that's why so many people like her. She's not this cookie cutter musician that everyone expects her to be. She's her own person, and that's what I liked about her.
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Great post Emily! I couldn't agree more with all that you had to say in this post as well as during Wednesdays' class. First off, I know you wrote about Demi Lovato, whom I also admire a lot. Although I'm not a huge fan of her music, other than Skyscraper, I admire her bravery and strength to be so open about her struggle. Then, to turn around and help raise awareness about such difficult topics, many of which I can also relate to! Great choice!
ReplyDeleteAs far as this post goes, I couldn't agree more with your discussion about Fiona Apple. I really admire her strength to be so honest in her songs, even if that means they are deep and almost depressing. I believe her music has helped a lot of people realize that they are not the only ones that have experienced such difficult things in their life. She makes it okay to feel and acknowledge those emotions! Great job!
I agree with you music is universal and can make a connection with anyone. I think that people are so inspired by particular musicians because they can relate to what is going on in their lives. Musicians sometimes can put perfectly into words how you are feeling at a stage in your life. It is inspiring to me that the same song can have a different meaning for you at different parts of your life.
ReplyDeleteI also admire Fiona Apple for having her own sense of style and not listening to how the media wants her to be. You can really feel the emotions in her songs.