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ByCasey Orman

The Power of Music

• Music has the ability to bring out a range of emotions

• Brings people together

• As we get older our musical preferences expand and change. - Although that could stop for some of us at a certain age, once you start simply reminiscing about the “good ole days.”

• What we choose and enjoy listening to can expand and change the way that we view the world around us.

At one point in my life

• I listened almost exclusively to rap/hip-hop music

Older Rappers Newer Rappers

Reasons for this Choice

• The catchy beats and lyrics• The cool personas• The influence from friends

Effect

• Close-minded towards other’s viewpoints

The Turning Point

• The introduction of the band, “My Morning Jacket”

• Getting a job as a wedding DJ

My Morning Jacket

• Good friend introduced me to a hometown band starting to “blow-up”

• Sounded like something I had never heard before.

• Instantly hooked

Becoming a Wedding DJ

• Introduced me to a vast variety of music

Changes in myself

• Became more open-minded

• Helped me realize and appreciate the vast differences among people

Sources• The Temptations www.last.fm• Live: My Morning Jacket blogs.browardpalmbeach.com• Music Background media.photobucket.com• Dean Martin

http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/dean-martin/images/31219946/title/dean-martin-photo

• Frank Sinatra http://www.celebritux.com/68-frank-sinatra/• Jimmy Cliff

http://atlantablackstar.com/2012/08/05/jimmy-cliffs-rebirth-reggae-icon-knows-success-comes-hard/attachment/6/

• Taylor Swift http://www.yoowallpapers.com/preview/taylor-swift-singing-wallpaper-for-1680x1050-widescreen-26-886.htm