Music

We are all defined by music. It is an art form constantly changing and has come a long way from very humble routes, but just as some techniques change, other more primitive forms can still exist, which means that as a form of media it can be distinct from other arts forms like film, which are defined by the latest technology.

But technology does play a big role in music. It is through technology that new instruments are developed, either from scratch or from old ones (such as the guitar to the electric guitar) as well as new ways of listening to music. We have come a long way since the grammar phone was in popular use and we now have many alternatives to live music such as the CD player, vinyl record player, tape player, mp3, mini disc and DVD. We can even download and store music on our computers, meaning that there is a whole world of music literally at our finger tips.

When we are not listening to music via these means we can also experience it live, be it at a rock concert and the latest summer festival or experiencing our favourite popstar at a local arena. We can also hear more intimate numbers from bands at local pubs and bars. There are also the likes of film and television soundtracks, radio jingles and mobile phone ring tones that provide us with music during periods when we are not necessarily even aware of it.

But how have we defined music over the years? Some people will refer to technical definitions concerning orderings of notes and lines to represent harmonies and melodies. However, some consider any type of sound to be music whether it is a stone being bashed against a rock or a band like U2 showcasing their new single. This creates a whole world of possibility concerning what we can consider as music. With this definition we can see clearly how this art form developed during the time of early man. With noise following us through our daily lives then it was inevitable that it would eventually be harnessed into something that can be used as a form of expression and entertainment.

Music is all around us and it will remain there for way into our future.