does music tell about our psychology ?

May 3, 2016 4:24am CST
it is said 'we are what we listen to '. So our taste in music defines our mind set,our personality! But people might have changing musical preferences ,right?
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• Bangalore, India
3 May 16
I am a firm believer of the aforementioned connection between the kind of music we listen to and the state of mind we are in. But this, only when I analyze myself as I am no subject matter expert. After a rough day at work I play the 'Chill' playlist from Saavn music app. When I start my day I love to hear either devotional indian songs or inspirational, high on life kind of songs. Basically our raw instincts need to be aligned with our surroundings. The sound effect or the waves, the vibrations of the music transcend into the level of activity at a cellular level within our body- I am saying this out of my own search for an explanation, risking to make a complete fool of myself by assuming biological affect music can have on us :D But this is in-fact what I feel.
@avi256 (8489)
• Pune, India
8 May 16
I think the waves and vibrations surely have an effect.
@maezee (41996)
• United States
3 May 16
So what kind of music dl you listen to? I like primarily rock - heavy metal, alternative, indie, punk.... What does that say about me?
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
3 May 16
I love music but listening music I rarely do. I mean I never find out time for listening music, I like it when and where I hear it. I love melodies mostly.
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@imravi (2337)
• India
3 May 16
I don't think thst music reveals what we are in every way...as I usually listen rap music but I'm introvert as hell...but yes my music preferences will definitely affect my mindset...
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@Adzika (34)
• Dublin, Ireland
3 May 16
Definitely. I remember listening to heavy metal when I was younger; now I prefer much gentler music. :) What kind of music do you listen to? Do you have some ideas about the "type" of people who listen to different kinds of music?
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• Mumbai, India
8 May 16
Right. Music represent us. Music discribe who u are
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@avi256 (8489)
• Pune, India
8 May 16
What kind of music describes you
@MALUSE (69388)
• Germany
3 May 16
I hardly ever listen to music. Does that mean I have no personality?
3 May 16
same is the case with me :P this is the reason why i m curious to know what everyone thinks about this.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
3 May 16
We listen what we like. lol So personality is already there.......
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@avi256 (8489)
• Pune, India
3 May 16
To some extent , yes the music that we hear reflects our psyche and not the personality itself. For ex; people who love trance music , you may find a certain pattern in their thoughts and psyche , and same with people who love sufi or rock. Their personalities may differ but there may be some connection in their psyche.
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3 May 16
Probably to some extent.
@okodoko (195)
4 May 16
Of course it does. Think about sad music. It makes you sad to listen to it.