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Music has been apart of our lives since birth, from hearing melodies to keep us sane and calm , to helping us sleep, to make us happy and make us sad. Music has a major  impact on lives all around the world, you might be listening to the same song as someone in another country at the same time. The song ''stand by me'' by Ben E. King is more than just a song, it has a  message ; Through difficult times we must support each other and hold one another up emotionally, spiritually or psychologically. The song is one of the most emotional.


   In the video ''Stand by me playing for change'', The elements of W.o.v.e.n are used to present the message clearly and appeal to the readers. The Written element was presented by the name of each person in the caption of the video and their location showing that the song expanded and is listened to all around the world. The oral element was shown , by the instruments being used to produce background sounds.  The actual song being sung by the people ''stand by me''. The visual appeals are the different countries' environments and backgrounds being shown, from the streets and the middle of the desert. The Electronic appeal was the actual video itself and the technology shown recording the singers and their earpieces. The non-verbal element was shown by the gestures of the singers as they sang their hearts out, they were very serious and showed emotion note by note.


 The article '' What are the benefits of Music'', presents the impact of music along with interesting facts. The article states the health benefits of music, ''Music therapy reduces anxiety and physical effects of stress''. Music Improves healing, like managing parkinsons' disease and Alzheimer's disease. It also states that music improves motor function, social skills, emotions, and personal growth, Like the expression of emotional skills, making eye contact and self- esteem.Music is more than just words and a beat it affects us and helps us grow as human beings without it i have no clue where we would be today.



"What Are the Benefits of Music Therapy?" PositivePsychology.com, 11 Nov. 2019, positivepsychology.com/music-therapy-benefits/.



  


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