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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SW-User

Omg only a couple times a month? What's wrong with youuu?

I listen to music multiple times a day. Why? Because it's beautiful, and it can take you to any place you want.

If you want a transcendent experience, listen to music.

Ontheroad · M

@SW-User Hahaha! I see, since I don't need music then there must be something wrong me. Did it ever occur to you that there are those who don't need to go anywhere or have a transcendent experience? That they are quite happy with their circumstance, with where they are?

I get that some need or want the experience and I'm totally fine with that. I just wanted to know what others saw/feel/experience.

SW-User

@Ontheroad everyone needs a transcendent experience now and then

Ontheroad · M

@SW-User in the broader sense I wouldn't disagree, but it can come from many things, not just music.

SW-User

@Ontheroad true

Music can bring that all the time though

Ontheroad · M

@SW-User if that is what works for you, great!

OogieBoogie · F

@SW-User ithink what @Ontheroad means is, (and i could be wrong), is that although music is a 'guarunteed' trancendence, there is elation in finding spirituality in a random moment ....of just being .

Yes , music is beautiful beyond expression of words.
But so is 'oneness' , being absorbed in a fleeting connection with life.
A sky, the way light falls, an insect, the sound of summer, a brief interaction, the rythm of ones own step: all sublimely transcendent experiences, if one pays attention at the right time 🤗

Ontheroad · M

@OogieBoogie you hit the nail on the head, so to speak. You always seem to see what others miss.

OogieBoogie · F

@Ontheroad ahhh ive had reason, (and a lucky artistic personality), to appreciate the singular sublime moments many others dont notice.

Oft its called being a 'daydreamer', or 'unfocused'. Which i find funny, as its QUITE focused😂.

Its really nice when someone gets me.🤗 I strive to keep the humanity im supposed to have a human alive.💜