Effects of Popular Music on Listeners

Could you possibly imagine what life could be like without any music? Of course not! Music is an integral part of any society, past or present. In his article entitiled "I Hate World Music," author David Byrne states that music can literally change your life. I believe that as young adults grow and begin to explore the world around them many are affected by what they choose to listen to. Popular and personal music tastes can play a large part in the shaping of our individual identities. Music can inspire just about anything by the mood it sets. Musical preference can affect personal choice in clothing, the mood you keep, and in some cases, perhaps even your overall outlook on life in general.…