MUSIC is the arrangement of sound, aimed to create a combination of form, melody, rhythm, or expressive content. As the years go by, music evolves drastically. New genres, artists, and trends are introduced in the world of music. Many people listen to music as a way to relieve their stress, to motivate them, to make time go by faster, or simply out of enjoyment. Music can also be a big influence on people.
When walking in the hallways at Granger High School, many students are seen listening to music. Alexa Nava (12) is a senior here at Granger High, and has some interesting opinions on the world of music. “I think music is a time capsule. I don’t really like trendy music that comes off TikTok, I like early 2000’s and 2010’s music,” Nava said. Nava claims she likes Spanish rock, 90’s rock, and early 2000’s music
A few of her favorite artists are Vilma Palma E Vampiros, No Doubt, Weezer, and Caifanes. Her favorite songs from those artists are Don’t Speak – No Doubt, Buddy Holly – Weezer, Debajo De Tu Piel – Caifanes, and Verano Traidor – Vilma Palma E Vampiros.
Joselyn Cortes (11) listens to music because,“Music helps me express who I am and it helps me connect with others. I also like going to concerts and hearing my favorite songs live, I think it’s pretty fun.” Joselyn enjoys listening to punk rap/trap metal, alternative rock, and Spanish rock.
Some artists she enjoys are The Cure, Mac Demarco, Caifanes, Soda Stereo, and $uicideBoy$. Some of her favorite songs are Ugliest – $uicideBoy$, Afuera – Caifanes, Just Like Heaven – The Cure, A Girl Named Drool And A Pack Of Kools – $uicideBoy$, and lastly, High – The Cure.
Kaylee Zamora (10) enjoys music “Music makes me relax, it helps me get my mind off things and it helps me concentrate. I also like to dance to music sometimes,” she said. She enjoys listening to Spanish Rock, Bedroom Pop, and Indie. Some of her favorite artists are Caifanes, Soda Stereo, Café Tacvba, Gustavo Serati, Beabadoobee, and Clairo. Her favorite songs include; En La Ciudad De La Furia – Soda Stereo, Karaoke – Gustavo Serati, Glory Of The Snow – Clairo, and Cologne – Beabadoobee.
Oscar Campos (10) says music is a way he can relate to different topics and feelings, it can also project his interests and values in life. He mostly likes listening to Rap, Hip Hop, and Pop. His favorite artists include, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, J.Cole, and Toby Mac. Favorite songs include Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar, Hit ‘Em Up – Tupac, Like That – Future & Metro Boomin, and First Person Shooter – Drake & J. Cole
Many students here at Granger are very upset with the new Yondr pouches, because of the pouches their music privileges were taken away. Some students here rely on music to get through the school day, so they are upset in their classes since they aren’t allowed to listen to music.
