Music is played in every society and culture in the world today. Some people think that music brings only benefits to individuals and societies. Others, however, think that music can have a negative influence on both. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Music

has played a pivotal role throughout our history.

However

, there are mixed opinions about its significance, as many believe it to be a boon for humankind, while others consider it as a curse. In

this

essay, I will discuss both viewpoints and give my personal opinion on the subject matter.

Firstly

, I will explain how

music

has helped in

transformation

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of our society and

secondly

, I will write down the negative influences of the same. As the saying goes, "

Music

is universal, as it transcends all the cultural and linguistic barriers".

Hence

,

music

has played a significant role in the unification of the world. Historically, it has influenced and ignited major revolutions and had been a catalyst for almost every social

reforms

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.

For example

, during the Indian independence movement, the songs penned down by revolutionaries

such

as Bhagat Singh and Ram Prasad Bismil, had a long-lasting impact on the youth irrespective of their cultural belonging, eventually contributing to fire-up the overall cause and saving the nation from the hands of tyranny.

In addition

to that,

music

is an essential part of medical science. It is used as a relaxation medium in therapy and,

also

during the treatment of multiple psychological

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such

as

Alzheimers

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, anxiety, panic attacks etc.

On the other hand

, there are many negative impacts of

music

largely due to the success and fame it brings to the artists. Musical talents enjoy immense popularity and lead a luxurious lifestyle, often engaging in anti-social activities

such

as drug use and

alchoholism

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alcoholism

.

As a result

of

this

, the large followers gained by these artists,

also

dream of a similar way of living like their ideals, resulting in a counter-culture attitude among the youth.

This

can be easily seen from the activities that took place in the 1960s in

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as a response to the Vietnam war and

Civil

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rights movement. Musicians largely engaged in drugs and

alchohol

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alcohol

, inspired a generation of youth to lead a

care-free

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lifestyle, eventually resulting in vandalism and damage to public properties. In conclusion, there may be many negative influences of

music

and

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use.

However

, in my opinion, the positives outweigh the negatives and

music

should be promoted worldwide.