Music has been used for many different things throughout history. It is said that music influences a person's brain, and by doing so, has an effect on overall behavior or activity of a person. Many Indian tribes across North America used percussion instruments (drums) to contact the spirits of their ancestors. During the Renaissance period, during many parties held by royalty, "classical" music was played to keep a happy atmosphere about the ballroom. In the next few paragraphs, we'll look at how today's society blames Metal Music for many behavioral disorders amongst the youth.
Musical preferences are as diverse as the people who listen to them. Different types of music have different reputations; heavy metal music is often labeled as "negative," yet others find it a harmless form of music. It is my belief that music may have some sort of effect on the listener, but nothing serious and nothing damaging. The behavior of a person is purely their own, whether it be caused from......
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