Elvis Presley is a southern boy who brought blues in to rock music. Bob Dylan is a midwestern musician who wrote his own folk music. If you had to pick one to be the face of rock music, who would it be?
Share why if you wish.
Category: Music
What Do You Think Of A Cappella Music?
A cappella music, that is, music produced by only the human voice, tends to produce strong reactions. People love it, hate it, and everything in between. Do you find it impressive, annoying, or entertaining?
Share why if you wish.
What Music Do You Dislike That Everyone Else Likes?
There always seems to be some music that everyone is listening to, and you just don’t understand why. The reason for their popularity escapes you.
Who is that for you?
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What Does Your Favorite Music Say About You?
We all have bands or singers that we enjoy. They create music that might make us dance, make us think, or make us feel.
The particular musician or group, however, can help explain something about your personality. The style or genre that resonates with you can also be illuminating.
Related: Listen to an episode of the Intellectual Roundtable Podcast, where Lee and Michael discuss this question: ‘What does your favorite music say about you?’ We also discuss another question as well, ‘Where does authority come from?’
What is your favorite music? And what does it say about you?
Related questions: Why does music evoke emotion? Why do we like what we like? What makes you you?
How Does Creative Expression Help Us to Know Ourselves Better?
I have several songs in my music collection that speak to me. There’s a dance performance that moves me every time I see it. And an essay from my favorite author helped form my beliefs as I was developing my own political identity.
It seems art can sometimes communicate directly with our soul. How does creative expression help us to know ourselves better?
Related questions: Why do we like what we like? What are the benefits of fiction? Why does music evoke emotion?