Music Is Universal

Music Is Universal

Maki, Olivia, and Shane discuss music and the different artists they like. Shane doesn't like Maki's music taste and this causes them to argue. Olivia explains to them both why they shouldn't fight over this.

A few doors down, Finn, Shane, and Kidd discuss the same thing. Kidd invited Finn and Salema to a record store for a listening party. It was to listen to his favourite artist, The 1975, and their new album.

After everything, that night, the group of them hung out at Kidd's house and listened to all of their favourite music. There was a little bit of pop, country, rap, and even traditional Arabic music. As they listened to all the genres, they each found some different music they liked.

*A few weeks later* Salema, Olivia, and Maki go to a pop concert for Maki's favourite band. Salema and Olivia had a good time, even though it's not really the type of music they usually listen to. Olivia and Salema still found fun and good parts of the concert that they liked.

All the boys go to the record store and listen to The 1975's new album. They all really enjoyed it and even wanted to explore the band's music even more; Finn and Shane now understood why Kidd likes their music.

Once the girls got home, they discussed what they liked about the concert. Salema said she liked the upbeat tempo of the music, and Olivia liked the lyrics. Maki was excited that her friends liked her favourite music.

As Shane, Finn, and Kidd walked home from the record store, they were all thrilled about the album. Especially Kidd; he was so happy with the new music.

Maki Taught Salema and Olivia that music is like different colours. It's the same thing, but it comes in so many different versions. Different people like different music, just like they like different colours.

When the boys got home to Kidd's house, they decided to listen to different kinds of music. Some they've never heard before but are interested in. As they listen to the music, they feel more deeply connected to the music, and it really means something to them. Finn was the most moved by the songs because of how much the lyrics connected to his life.

The girls each talked about what their favourite music means to them. Salema explained how her Arabic music connects her more to her Egyptian culture. She says that she likes it the most when she listens to a song she would hear back home.

Kidd found a book at the record store that explained how music theory works and why it affects us the way it does. He read it to Finn and Shane, and they are finally starting to understand music more.

Olivia talked about how country music reminds her of her late dad, who worked in the rodeo. The songs remind her of how her dad would take her horse back riding on the farm where they used to live in Montana. Her dad was her favourite person, and country music reminds her of him.

As the boys read the book, it explained how pleasurable music releases dopamine. The boys now know why they liked The 1975's album so much: it's because the music physically and chemically made them happy. "Music is a gateway for me when I feel sad", Kidd expressed.

Finally, Maki talked about why pop music is her favourite. "During a really sad time in my life, I found my favourite singer, Gigi Perez" Maki said, "She writes music that I relate to and how I feel. Her music makes me happy," Maki said, expressing gratitude.

As the day ends, they all fall asleep and reflect on the day they've all had. Finn, Shane, and Kidd fall asleep, talking about how music affects them and their favourite kinds of music. And the girls fall asleep, reflecting on the memories they get from the music.