People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is music important to many people?

We humans need more than food alone to give meaning to our lives. That is music, books, sports, etc. Music both entertains and attracts people, that is why music is so important to everyone of us.

Firstly, music fills its recreational role very well. It livens up the atmosphere at dull parties, makes babies sleep well, infuses us with high energy to begin a new working day. Whenever we feel stressed out after working tirelessly, music with its melodic and endearing rhymes will gradually filter our minds and bodies, relieving us of all exhaustion and fatigue. Music is so emotional that it touches our deepest feelings, drives us to tears or floors our spirits with happiness. We listen to music, not only by ears, but also with all our hearts, to share with the composers and people, our affection.

Secondly, music shortens the distances between people of all nations or races. Music is the common language of the human kind which eliminates all language barriers, every difference in customs, ages or attitudes. Take “Heal the world” by Michael Jackson for instance. It is these beautiful lyrics: “There is a place in your heart, and I know that it is love” and “Heal the world, make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race” that connect people all over the world. Music makes a great contribution to the multiculturalism on our planet. Another excellent example is “We are the world 25”. the fact that everyone sings this meaningful song together to pay great sympathy for victims of Haiti’s earthquake is a really moving moment in this modern life. 

On the whole, music enriches our spirits, and bridges the chasm among human beings. Without music life would be terribly boring and monotonous. Therefore, no one can deny the importance of music to each of us.