What's the most important thing about music?

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What's the most important thing about music?

by Mark Posted January 06, 2008 19:26:12

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+4 raves Riley October 29, 2009 20:55:03

Answered: The words
MGMT
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Riley October 29, 2009 20:55:03

Answered: The words
MGMT
the dude September 07, 2009 04:59:06

Answered: None of the above
everything. the singing, lyrics, the composition, etc.
Hanna February 14, 2008 01:49:55

Answered: None of the above
The beat is one of the most important thing to me, but I think each of them play an important role.
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jolie February 01, 2008 19:10:53

Answered: None of the above
music has got to make you feel!! like sing along or get up and dance or make you think of someone or something. it could be none of the above. it could be all of the above.
Mazzaroth Sufferer †Rom. 9:13† January 25, 2008 02:57:32

Answered: The message
Though I admit there are some songs I have the want to listen to even when they are less than ethical.
Allyy January 24, 2008 22:58:21

Answered: None of the above
A melody can be catchy, the words can be heart-grasping, and if everyone can get a message out of a song, then you've done your job. Being innovative has always been a goal, but I don't think any of these are enough.

You can write music depending on postulates like these and theory, but if you play the music, even your own, without feeling it, then you're simply playing out of a book.

Connecting with your music is the most important thing EVER.
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Jailey January 24, 2008 21:29:30

Answered: None of the above
Everything, message, the words, the melody, and what the writer is thinking and feeling. it is all important. :)
666 n my heart® Drowning in... January 24, 2008 19:59:59

Answered: None of the above
ALL of the above...........................
I'm gonna put your head thr... January 24, 2008 19:56:52

Answered: None of the above
Need an all of the above here as well - the most important thing about music is that it combines ALL of these factors into a strong, emotional connection between the performer and the listener. So often a song becomes inseperable to an event because of this - and many of our deepest and most vivid memories are tied firmly to a song.
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! please January 24, 2008 19:40:37

Answered: None of the above
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Fef January 24, 2008 07:51:41

Answered: Good melodies
I wish I could choose "All of the Above"... Mostly, I look for a good tune. The words and message helps. I loved reading the lyrics as I listened to the song to get more meaning out of it. But if I just wanted meaning in words, I'd read a book. Music has to have good "noise"
Gramma Lil to Fef January 24, 2008 08:14:31

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Kate January 22, 2008 14:48:46

Answered: The message
Give your opinion with your answer...
happyfeet January 19, 2008 06:47:57

Answered: Good melodies
but the words are very important too, if the melody is good, but the lyrics are like -- huh? then it kinda ruins the song
<--That guy January 18, 2008 17:57:31

Answered: None of the above
Everything
Laura January 14, 2008 09:45:41

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bonjour
JJ January 09, 2008 14:49:24 (edited)

Answered: The message
I feel the message is important as well as good lyrics.
Elizabeth January 07, 2008 17:13:32

Answered: None of the above
I just get a feeling. The words count for a lot but really its the composition and meldoy that hooks me in. Each song has its own mood/tone. Its so hard to describe
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[...] January 07, 2008 07:09:45

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Colleen. January 07, 2008 02:44:55

Answered: The message
I think the message, good words, and the way it makes you feel.
bl98685 January 06, 2008 21:21:01

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and relaxings
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Cassie January 06, 2008 21:19:38

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The meaning of the lyrics comes first, but I have to like the actual music to be able to listen to it.
SRV1003 January 06, 2008 20:19:07

Answered: None of the above
I think it is all of the above, and it helps that the person singing it makes it sound like it is coming from their heart.
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Alex K. January 06, 2008 20:10:33

Answered: The message
There are a lot of good things about music. But I would say the message is the most important, and what it means to you personally, and how it effects you. Music is a way of expressing yourself, therefore when you make music you are creating a message for others to find.
Rain January 06, 2008 20:05:30

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I have a hard time listening to even the best well written song if it doesnt flow well. For me, the music draws me in and if I can relate to the lyrics, if I can say wow that is so right..then it's a good song. I have a horrible habbit of once I hear a new song and fall in love with it...I listen to over and over and over until I get all the lyrics down...lol
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B4Real2Me January 06, 2008 19:55:23

Answered: Good melodies
I think the beat gets you first but than the words and messages sinks in too. What's important is that music makes you feel, be that good or bad.
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Rob January 06, 2008 19:46:58

Answered: The words
I mainly just listen to music for the words, but when its accompanied by a great melody and a voice that sings from the heart, it really speaks to me and I can feel the emotions being expressed.
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ThatGirl January 06, 2008 19:34:23

Answered: None of the above
How it makes me feel. All of the above factor into the way a song makes you feel. I like songs that get into my mind, heart, and soul. That makes a good song. :o)
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TBone January 06, 2008 19:33:17

Answered: None of the above
The most important thing to me is that something in it must speak to me... Whether it be the melody, the lyrics or just the overall energy of the song, something has to make my heart sing... :)