Music

I have more and more realized how much music means to us.

Music is a direct injection of feelings into our conscience. Music can release stress, change our mood, make us happy or thoughtful. Music has a direct connection into our brain it seems. No words are necessary, just the vibrations in the air.

Music is also universal. Even if there are cultural differences in music, there is no real need for translations. We feel the rhythm, we appreciate the tonal changes, we hear the humor, we hear whether the musician is skilled or just a happy amateur. Music speaks everybody's language and leaves nobody out.

What is typical of Swedish music? I think there might be an element of melancoly in it but in the global world of today influenses quickly can change that. But many Swedish folksongs do have that element to them.

One of my favorites, "Jazz på Svenska" by Jan Johansson is a great example I think.