{"id":8327,"date":"2020-02-20T14:25:30","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T20:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.msabrookhaven.org\/literary\/?p=8327"},"modified":"2020-02-20T14:25:30","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T20:25:30","slug":"music-danger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.msabrookhaven.org\/literary\/2020\/02\/20\/music-danger\/","title":{"rendered":"Music = Danger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I see that I have drawn your attention with my ambiguous and enticing title&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Music does equal danger. Why? One word: obsession. Thank you for coming to my ted talk.<\/p>\n<p>Like any other human being, I am capable of having obsessions. Some last for a few days, and others last for years.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A list of some of my obsessions:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>novelty socks (<em>cough&#8230;<\/em>I have a drawer full of maybe fifty pairs)<\/li>\n<li>novelty pillows:\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"s-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/91Kd7EiJ8yL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg\" alt=\"Soft Food Plush Novelty Throw Pillows Funny Junk Food Stuffed Plush Pillow - Housewarming, White Elephant Prank Party Gifts Pillow Collections (Taco!)\" width=\"138\" height=\"76\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"s-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/610QXsDFs-L._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg\" alt=\"HYSEAS 3D Digital Print Comfort Foam Throw Pillow for Home Decoration, Orange\" width=\"96\" height=\"107\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"s-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61kqFMQ8hNL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg\" alt=\"Novelty Giant Toast Bread Slice Realistic Soft Velvet Foam Pillow Seat Cushion\" width=\"94\" height=\"100\" \/><\/li>\n<li>novelty anything, really:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"s-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61F5JjS1SfL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg\" alt=\"Burritos Blanket, Round Tortilla Wrap Blanket, Novelty Tortilla Throw Blanket, Realistic Soft Flannel Taco Blanket, Burrito Wrap Novelty Blanket Tortilla Towel for Adult &amp; Kids (Burrito-a, 71 inches)\" width=\"88\" height=\"90\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"s-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81gHNg19u1L._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg\" alt=\"3-D Shaped T-Rex Dinosaur Design Ceramic Mug\/Novelty Cup\/Decorative Drinkware, Green - MyGift Home\" width=\"114\" height=\"93\" \/><\/li>\n<li>tacos (this has been going on for years, but now I even have a taco<em> pi\u00f1ata\u00a0<\/em>in my dorm)<\/li>\n<li>dinosaurs (since birth, probably)<\/li>\n<li>synthesizers<\/li>\n<li>and finally&#8230;music (woah, really?)<br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Restating my title, music equals danger, and here is why:<\/li>\n<li>I see people all the time walking around with earbuds\/headphones\/airpods. Some never take them off; they probably sleep with them in\/on. I used to criticize them in my head because they are never aware of anything. But, one week, I walked to class with my headphones on, and I understood. Note: once you start; you never go back. I got out while I still could, though.<\/li>\n<li>Do not even get me started about listening to the same song on repeat for an hour. No.<\/li>\n<li>Spending hundreds, even thousands, to hear music performed live.<\/li>\n<li>Selling your kidneys for rare records.<\/li>\n<li>Probably crying because your favorite band broke up.<\/li>\n<li>Buying 10+ shirts from one band.<\/li>\n<li>Centering your life around a singer or a band.<\/li>\n<li>Spending more time listening to music than interacting with the world.<\/li>\n<li>Becoming irritated at people initiating conversation; they are distracting you from listening to your favorite album.<\/li>\n<li>Memorizing lyrics more readily than math equations.<\/li>\n<li>Researching everything about a band and typing a blog post that you will regret.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>I spent my entire Christmas break researching synthesizers (and Tears for Fears) like an idiot. How did this happen? Well, once upon a time&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>I heard a song on the radio that had a nice beat. I looked up &#8220;synth riffs&#8221; to find it. In short, I never found the song (I forgot all about it), but I did find a newfound interest: synthesizers. I started with covers, and then I moved on from there. And after many articles and tutorials, I decided that I needed one.<\/p>\n<p>The Novation MiniNova:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"s-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61UITmyNdkL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg\" alt=\"Novation MiniNova Analog Modeling Synthesizer\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I would love to have this. It costs nearly four hundred dollars, but that is reasonable for a nice synthesizer. I know that people recommend the Korg Microkorg more, but this one makes more sense to me (plus it does not have the blocky text matrix of the Microkorg). One day I will be able to have one of these in my possession&#8230; I know that synthesizers are not instruments for beginners, but I have played a few instruments in my life (I am practically Mozart&#8230;totally). Anyway, I will keep you guys updated. Although I am unsure about when I will get a synthesizer, I do know that I will not come out of my room for weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Beautiful but painfully expensive synths:<\/p>\n<p><em>(Unintentionally, these are all by Roland (a popular brand))<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"s-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71rUNmpuIPL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg\" alt=\"Roland 61-key Music Workstation (FA-06)\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"s-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71C+zF8l4JL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg\" alt=\"Roland, 49-Key Synthesizer, 49 Keys (JD-XA)\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rg_i Q4LuWd tx8vtf\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRmduWsX3G8SflmoXEuCe1MNlGRg1Z_XJde8snQ4fZMYVnFhO5S\" alt=\"Image result for roland jupiter 8\" \/>\u00a0 <em>\u00a0(one of the most expensive)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When I actually know what the heck I am doing, I might aim to have one of these in my possession (perhaps in at least a decade or so).<\/p>\n<p>Some cool videos:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xrwB-qu-ASQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4xK33FmiW24?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Yes, music equals danger because you end up blogging about synthesizers; you end up wanting to spend all of your savings on a box of wires and buttons despite barely knowing the difference between a sawtooth wave and a sine wave. You scare everyone away because they think you only listen to two British guys with mullets.<\/p>\n<p>Anyway&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>(Side note: Why do people fight over music so much? Music critics are already brutal, but everyday people love to fiercely argue their point about random sounds.)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A few songs with awesome synth worth mentioning:<\/p>\n<p><em>(or, rather, songs I like that are currently on my mind)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6tWN1Iz6oMo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XD3qA54Fn_Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H9694K85Xc8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fdJLxHK1smU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aGSKrC7dGcY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LwUEb8Q-qAA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>(Disclaimer: I am sorry if you disagree with any of these songs or find them offensive. Also, these songs are not my favorites nor are they in my top ten. I only wanted to share interesting pieces of music that deserve recognition.)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In conclusion, I believe that music is dangerous. For example, my life has become a vacuum of synth riffs, mullets, and music from forty years ago. Once absorbed into this black hole, you will never look at the girl who listens to &#8220;Don&#8217;t Stop Believing&#8221; on repeat the same again. You will hate how the radio plays the same four songs by Tears for Fears. You will hear an 80&#8217;s movie playing and know nearly every song. This is the price of happiness.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>One of the most influential new wave albums (I love):<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KVq9bQXHGyc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>New Order = absolutely amazing synth. (If you need more synthesizers in your life, listen to them.)<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fc1ldXDJicY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Be aware that I am leaving out\u00a0<em>so\u00a0<\/em>many amazing musicians and their music. This blog does not mean to examine the most influential songs or the best. I only wanted to discuss the addictive nature of music and how it affects me.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Wednesday&#8217;s Fun Fact:<\/p>\n<p>Broccoli with flowers:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rg_i Q4LuWd tx8vtf\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSR4oUrhrbFVUQJ27JtRqmekaBdkfCCDXxUT5dhM6_16ZcAuarA\" alt=\"Image result for broccoli with flowers\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Peace out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I see that I have drawn your attention with my ambiguous and enticing title&#8230; Music does equal danger. Why? One word: obsession. Thank you for coming to my ted talk. Like any other human being, I am capable of having obsessions. Some last for a few days, and others last for years. 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