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产生共鸣

Date: Apr 12 2012

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“Sometimes when an album really speaks to me, I have to stop listening to it because it depresses me so much.”

- Rihanna, talking about the power of music. (US Weekly)

“有时,当一张唱片真正和我产生共鸣时,我必须停止继续听下去,因为它让我感觉非常压抑。”
— 蕾哈娜 (Rihanna) 谈论音乐的力量。

Definition

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have an emotional effect, special meaning or connection

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Sometimes when you are listening to a song, it seems like it must have been written about you. You can understand and relate to the lyrics so well, you almost feel like the musicians are singing directly to you.

You can have a similar experience when watching a movie or reading a book, or even just hearing someone tell a story. If you have a strong emotional response, you might say, “It really speaks to me.”

Rihanna talks about the music that speaks to her. Some songs are so personal and emotional for her, she feels like they are about her own life. Rihanna says that the experience of listening to songs like that can be really overwhelming. Sometimes, she has to stop listening to the song because it makes her too emotional.

Who are some musicians whose songs speak to you? What movies or books speak to you?

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“The movie Precious really speaks to me.”

“I feel bad for Maddie. Her situation speaks to me, because I’ve been through something similar.”

“The type of music that speaks to me the most is jazz.”

Winners

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anges491 address a person, relate or concern his life or problems
by anges491
cubi1604 Say what you're feeling
by cubi1604
bienemaja provoke emotions in someone
by bienemaja
Manu4 To communicate something special and meaningful for you
by Manu4
goodmahsa when something touches your heart and you feel impressed by it
by goodmahsa
jedla4 when something has a big effect on me...
by jedla4
Julissita When the music talks about experiences that have happened to us.
by Julissita
 julito The lirics remaind her of her past and sad experiences .
by julito

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psycycu43

psycycu43

Taiwan

the song “i’ve got you nuder my skin” which Katharine Mcfee sang really spkoen to me.


her voice is beautiful!!

04:17 PM Apr 12 2012 |

GIULLIANA

GIULLIANA

Peru

once i was readig a book about a woman´s relationship and i felt very emotional and i began to cry it was amazing the plot like to talk about me, sometimes it happened with movies too.

04:04 PM Apr 12 2012 |

konstantin cherta s dva

Russian Federation

As for me, i have never experienced situation when i had to stop listening song because it was too emotional :) I listen to music that speaks to me, but not so much.

03:40 PM Apr 12 2012 |

 julito

julito

Argentina

We must agree as  we  have the same feeling  that  songs  always conveys  the universal language  of love, disappoinments  and joy  that every human being  is bound  to  go through in this life.

02:59 PM Apr 12 2012 |

cheer manal

Morocco

OMG i do agree with RIHANA. because the same scenario happens to me when a specific song speaks to me ,i wonder how a song can drastically match my situation and seems as if it´s made for me the thing that drives me to feel depressed and spend a good deal of time without listening to it.


as for the songs :


Alejandro sanz “corazon partido”


craig david “walking away”


.....


the list is long

02:48 PM Apr 12 2012 |

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staceycao

staceycao

China

music is my lover, so the songs speak to me

11:48 AM Apr 12 2012 |

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sara_55

sara_55

United Arab Emirates

there are alot of music I think it speak to me  especially sad songs.  

10:02 AM Apr 12 2012 |

Olga_Alina

Germany

I cannot imagine to listen to music, that not speaks to me. It’s all about, how I choose my music? I’ve never been that emotional about a song. Maybe because I prefer a positive “be happy” music Wink

09:40 AM Apr 12 2012 |

khaethe

khaethe

Philippines

well there are lots of songs that speaks about some situation. and some are love songs

09:31 AM Apr 12 2012 |

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leeaCaem

leeaCaem

Indonesia

i like rihanna song’s, she is my fave singer

08:13 AM Apr 12 2012 |

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freeeilyn

freeeilyn

Poland

oh I have a lot of songs which speak to me so much. Sometimes it’s so emotional that I fancy crying. It’s also Rihanna’s songs.

08:11 AM Apr 12 2012 |

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Crizsearch

Crizsearch

Indonesia

Yup dear, all Bruno’s songs are catchy and easy to remember. He has reall awesome works . It worth to watch all of his video :D

07:27 AM Apr 12 2012 |

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kotlesya

kotlesya

Belarus

Crizsearch the lyrics of this song are encouraging. This song cheers us up! I like the tune of the song too Smile

07:15 AM Apr 12 2012 |

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Crizsearch

Crizsearch

Indonesia

Hi dear Lesya, sorry I couldn’t post properly using my phone , waaahh my comments in mess, I’m glad you like it, that part really moved me. I love it :D

07:13 AM Apr 12 2012 |

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Crizsearch

Crizsearch

Indonesia

Bruno mars song has really spok to me, the song call ‘’ today my life begins ’’ , it seemed giving new spirit continually, new thought and dream appeared one by one. I could see the turning point should I take and walked peacefully. Really thank to Bruno for this song! here’s the lyric Today My Life Begins I’ve been working hard so long, seems like pain has been my only friend, my fragile heart’s been done so wrong, I wondered if I’d ever heal again, Ohh..just like all the seasons, never stay the same, All around me I can feel a change (Ohh) I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me leave the past behind me, today my life begins, a whole new world is waiting It’s mine for the taking, I know I can make it, today my life begins Yesterday has come and gone and I’ve learned how to leave it where it is and I see that I was wrong for ever doubting I could win Ohh just like all the seasons never stay the same All around me I can feel a change (ohh) I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me, leave the past behind me, today my life begins a whole new world is waiting it’s mine for the taking I know I can make it, today my life begins life’s too short to have regrets so I’m learning now to leave it in the past and try to forget only have one life to live so you better make the best of it I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me leave the past behind me, today my life begins, a whole new world is waiting it’s mine for the taking I know I can make it, today my life begins I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me, leave the past behind me, today my life begins, a whole new world is waiting it’s mine for the taking I know I can make it, today my life begins, today my life begins…

07:11 AM Apr 12 2012 |

kotlesya

kotlesya

Belarus

Criz, I have just heard this song. It sounds good, indeed. The words of this song are wise. 


I like these ones :


“I will break these chains that bind me,


Happiness will find me


Leave the past behind me, today my life begins


A whole new world is waiting it’s mine for the takin


I know I can make it, today my life begins” 


Bruno Mars is a good singer! I vote for him Wink

07:07 AM Apr 12 2012 |

Crizsearch

Crizsearch

Indonesia

Make sure to watch the video www.youtube.com/watch?desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dto-byBE7p9I&v=to-byBE7p9I&gl=US

06:56 AM Apr 12 2012 |

Ussop

Ussop

Indonesia

i have one movie that really speaks to me. it’s “my sassy girl”. you should watch it


06:38 AM Apr 12 2012 |

Gasim

Gasim

India

I like very kind of music wish is reall , true and honest , music make the person feel like bird on sky , make person feel happy , loveable ,,,,, so i like music too much

06:24 AM Apr 12 2012 |

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Royal Sympathy

Ghana

When i speak to myself i feel dismay, when i’m speaking to my mirror i feel proud and excite,i really love to speak to parties involved in my game.

06:21 AM Apr 12 2012 |

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