The Sound of Music

Music, the universal cure for everything, the soother of storms, the jester for sadness, the companion for loneliness. Yes, we all love music, maybe not everyone has the same taste in it, but we all love it nonetheless. It really is our best friend, our closest companion in times of need. Feeling sappy? Put in a Coldplay CD in the car player, wind down the windows, and take a slow drive, with no specific destination in mind. That's what I do, and trust me, there is nothing quite like it.

Musical taste is always a widely debated topic. Some people are so caught up in their genre of choice that they disregard anything good from other artists who dabble in other genres. I on the other hand, consider myself to be quite a universal lover of music. Anything good will do, whether its metal, rap, hip-hop, trance and etc. Below are a few of my personal favourite bands/artists that I go to when I need a mood upper.

1) Megadeth

My all time favourite band, bar none. Formed from the insatiable hunger to dethrone Metallica as the front runners of heavy metal by Dave Mustaine, this band always manages to hit the right notes with almost every single album. Their style mostly consists of melodic cum speedy solos with harsh vocals, topped by amazing riffs and melodies. They usually create songs focusing on propaganda, corruption, revenge, morality and the afterlife. Megadeth might not be a band for everyone to listen to, but they definitely know how to hit the spot with me.

2) Muse

One of the best British bands out there right now, Muse are definitely in a league of their own when it comes to genre classification. Their music is unexplainable, it's just...Muse? Vocalist Matt Bellamy's falsetto croons are a definite addiction of mine, there is no one else quite like him when it comes to vocals style and ability. Catchy guitar riffs coupled with amazing basslines and drumbeats, this 3-piece band still awes me till this day with their ability to create huge sounding melodies with only 3 members. A definite favourite, and one I think everyone should check out.

3) Coldplay

The best thing since sliced bread, as many have claimed. I'm definitely on of those many people who share the same thought. Coldplay have been a revelation since they first burst onto the scene a few years back. Hit after hit, they never seemed to slow down, always upping their game and rising to the occasion. Chris Martin's croons over an acoustic piano is my go to of choice when I need to clear my head or just dwell on something emotionally troubling. There really is nothing more soothing and heart-jerking than listening to a Coldplay CD in the rain, having a slow drive around the neighbourhood in the middle of a night. Try it, I insist!

4) John Mayer

Not only one of my favourite singers, this man is also one of my favourite guitarists, one of my idols in fact. Most people only know him for his mainstream hits that are played on the radio and MTV, but those are just the tip of the iceberg. Mr.Mayer is by right a blues player, and an amazing one at that. Check out his live concerts, where he has the ability to perform to his full potential and not be held back creatively by record labels and marketers. Stevie Ray Vaughan, the second coming?

Those four aforementioned artists/bands are just a few of the many that I hold closely to me, for they are the ones I'm able to connect to the most, the ones that manage to speak to me through their music. Whatever your music of choice, music can only be described in one word...magical. I doubt anyone would disagree with me on that statement!