What is it about music?

I see on here and in real life that many (maybe most) people are almost addicted to music, and while I have some favorites, I listen to music maybe a couple of times a month. Even then it's only in the car.

So, for you that can't live without music, what's the deal?

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SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M

It's part of my identity. I can meet a fellow fan of a band I love and we bond instantly over our love of whatever band we are discussing.

It's nostalgia. I can listen to a song from the 80's and it instantly transports me to that time and I have hazy, rosy memories of my time then.

Do you get "anticipatory chills" when you listen to a particular piece of music that really moves you?

Ontheroad · M

@SumKindaMunster There are a select few pieces of music that I thoroughly enjoy, but it's also fine if I never hear them. As for "anticipatory chills", no, not really.

SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M

@Ontheroad Thanks for responding, I appreciate it.

Willing to bet that the people here who said music means a lot to them get "anticipatory chills"...

I know I do.

Ontheroad · M

@SumKindaMunster I get that and I get that each of us have certain things that bring on anticipatory chills. For me it isn't music but something more... hmmmm, let's call it real, not that music isn't real.

SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M

@Ontheroad Do you have an example of what you mean?

Ontheroad · M

@SumKindaMunster seeing someone I care about and haven't seen for some period of time. Seeing my children. Accomplishing things I thought were going to be difficult. Creating/fixing things with my hands. Going somewhere I've always wanted to go. Those sorts of things.

SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M

@Ontheroad Gotcha, I find those things give me a warm, peaceful, sedating vibe, with music its more chill and exhilarating kind of feeling.

OogieBoogie · F

@SumKindaMunster i get those antipatory chills.

I often kokw within seconds if im gonna love a new piece of music or not. I get goosebumps and a thrill down my body and i just KNOW I will love it .

And yes.....mnemonics of music🤗
Taking you back to a feel of a time, or people, or events .
Some songs are completely eidetic, they conjure such precise memories.