Why do people listen to a particular type of music?
Yes, I have asked myself that question many times not only to other people but to myself as well. I have developed a very sound theory that will resonate with many readers: Consistent with the above answer, that people listen to music that fit their emotional state (i.e. mood), it seems that people actually listen to music that evokes an emotion that they desire to emote, or feel. That may be the emotion one currently feels, and wants to reinforce and sustain, such as “energetic” on the dance floor. The dance floor, naturally, is accompanied by fast-paced techno. It may also be the emotion one wishes to feel, yet cannot. This is usually conveyed on a more long-term scale. For example, a person who is always shy or has an inferiority complex would obsessively listen to music evoking either anger, or its positive cousin, confidence. Music is an emotional well of sorts, bottomless, from which we can attain the emotional energy we desire. I am confident to say that this may be the only rea
