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This is Our Song

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This is Our Song Are you thinking this is a love song? But no, it isn't. I created this piece of music because of a dream. And that dream had nothing to do with love relationships. Please check it out here .:) I won't say it's a piece of sad music because it isn't. It's a slow piece though. But if you prefer an upbeat piece, you might want to check out this music video with the same title. Love Songs, Anyone? I believe all of us go through a stage in our lives where we like love songs. For me, it's no different. But I'm no longer in that stage of life. To me, love no longer matters. I've too much on my plate right now and I've too many things that I want to do in life. And so love is no longer something I want. I'd rather live a fulfilled life pursuing what matters to me. I might decide to write love songs again though. But even if I do, it'll only be for commercial reasons.  Does anyone like Unchained Melody ? Being someone who hardly liste

Feeling Blue?

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  Are You Feeling Blue? Are you feeling blue like me? If you are and if you don't mind listening to sad music, you might want to check out my latest music video on YouTube titled " Feeling Blue ". Or you might want to watch " Chase Away the Blues " by Timmy Abell, whose music doesn't sound as blue. Being Emotional Being someone emotional, I get affected not just by what happens to me but I get affected by what happens to other people as well. Because of all the latest happenings in the US and all the injustices, I've been feeling down lately. Having said that, I recognise that it's important to keep my emotions in check and not allow my emotions to drag me down too long. It's Okay to Feel Blue It's okay to feel blue occasionally, really. But if you notice that you feel blue more often lately, then you might want to ask yourself what might have triggered that. Could it be due to some unresolved issues such that when something similar happens,

Sad Music is Cathartic?

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Sad Music is Cathartic? Personally, I believe that certain sad music/sad songs are able to bring about a cathartic release to people who listen to them. At least that is true for me.  An article on wellness.pittsburghsymphony.org  states that sad music could help listeners to regulate their emotions in a productive manner. This is because when they listen to sad music, they're actually processing, rather than ignoring, sadness through music. And as a result, they  experience catharsis and improvements in mood.  According to the author of  Healing at the Speed of Sound , music psychology researcher Patrick Hunter has found that sad music often provides cathartic release, allowing people to work toward equilibrium at their own pace.  Do note, however, that listening to sad music could have an adverse effect on some people. Why Do People Like Sad Music? What is it about sad music that seems to appeal to some (if not many) of us? Blogs.unimelb.edu.au  states that "several studies