Have you ever heard about music? Who doesn’t know music? Most teenagers usually like music. Music has a lot of genres such as hip-hop, indie, jazz, etc. without music, teenagers might be in bad mood to do something. Pop music is one of the popular music genres in the world. Pop music is enjoyable yet useful because it is commonly easy to listen. Who doesn’t know MJ or Michael Jackson? He is the king of pop. Everyone likes his songs such as Love Never Felt So Good. This song is one of the most popular songs from Him. JT or Justin Timberlake really likes his song. Finally this song was made featuring Justin Timberlake in dedication to Michael Jackson. Although Michael Jackson already died, his fans mostly teenagers still like his songs. Teenagers don’t only like pop songs but also they like to listen to Trance, k-pop and Rock Music.
Trance Music is very famous in the world. First, this music genre is a trending topic. This genre is unique because this genre can only be played by special devices. Some teenagers like this because the tempo and the melody of this music are easy to listen to and boost the mood. We can listen to this kind of genre everywhere. Second, teenagers make their own music easily. In 21st century, technology is so sophisticated and it also include the world of music. Some teenagers easily make their own music on iOS and android devices. The application is available so that they can make electro dance music easily. They can make their own Trance Music by using these applications on their smartphones. To make this music, they need their own creative ability and patience. Third, teenagers remix original songs. Teenagers might be bored listening to their favourite artist’s song repeatedly. They try to remix their favourite artist’s songs just for fun. On a smartphone, it’s already has an application that can remix song called “Edjing PRO – Music DJ mixer”. This application is easy to use. Nowadays, teenagers are so into Trance Music.
The second genre of music that teenagers especially girls like to listen to is K-POP. First, the boyband members are so handsome. The boyband aren’t only handsome but also fashionable. In their video clip, they look very handsome, charismatic and stylish. Designer also take care of their appearance. For example, one of Super Juniour’s member named Kyuhyun is fashionable. He isn’t only can sing and dance but also can be a model. Second, most of K-POP songs are cheerful. Teenagers who often listen to K-POP are certainly familiar with korean language. For example , saranghae , oppa , kamshahamnida and anyeonghaseyo . Teenagers know korean language by listening to cheerful K-POP songs. Teenagers not only can speak korean but also can move their body by dancing because the tempo and the melody of K-POP songs are cheerful. The example of K-POP song that can make teenagers dance and move are B2ST – Special, Super Juniour – Happiness and Super Juniour – Here We Go.
Rock music is a music genre that is easy to listen for teenagers mostly for boys. First, teenagers show their expression or emotions by listening to rock music. Studies have shown that certain types of rock music can intensify emotions. Rock music can help teenagers cope with problems and identify their peers. Many rock musicians sing about real issues that teens are going through. Teens find hope and encouragement when they listen to rock music that talking about problems they are going through. Listening to rock music helps teenagers gain access to peer groups whose members prefer the same kind of music. Second, some rock music are used as the soundtrack of the movie. ONE OK ROCK is a Japanese rock band that makes official soundtrack from movie called "Rurouni Kenshin". In 2012, ONE OK ROCK created a song titled “The Beginning”, especially for films that put Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura figure that was considered a success gave life to the first volume. Second Volume named “Kyoto Inferno”, ONE OK ROCK made the energetic rhythmic song titled “Mighty Long Fall”. The last volume from Rurouni Kenshin named “The Legend Ends”, ONE OK ROCK create a song titled “Heartache”, because the teenagers like to watch those movies and also like the soundtrack.
Trance, K-POP and Rock music are the three music genres that teenagers like. Without music, life would be a mistake. Another good thing about music is when it hits you, you feel no pain. Music can make someone feels comfortable. Teenagers explain their emotion by listening to music. The advantages listening to music are, you can improve your vocabulary, listening and speaking skills and also can improve your knowledge about world of music. How about you? What is your favorite music genre?
