When the song New York, New York comes on the radio, I immediately think about my favorite memories. The first time I heard it was at a wedding and it instantly became one of my most cherished songs. It’s been more than twenty years since that day but every time I hear this song come on, I’m back in that moment – dancing with friends and family, hearing their laughter as they celebrate what will be an unforgettable night. I always smile and tap my feet because it reminds me of what I love most about life.
what song defines your life
What Song Defines Your Life? No matter how old you are, if someone played a certain song it would instantly bring back memories from when you were younger. When I hear New York, New York by Frank Sinatra coming on the radio my mind goes straight to that wedding day and all of those wonderful moments. Whether they’re good or bad songs can define our lives because we associate them with strong emotions and images. What song has shaped yours?
“I’m back in that moment – dancing with friends and family, hearing their laughter as they celebrate what will be an unforgettable night.” This is how I feel every time I listen to Frank Sinatra sing “New York New York”. Maybe it’s for nostalgic reasons but this song always reminds me of some of the best times of my life. It may not have any deep meaning but it would instantly bring back memories from when you were younger. When I hear New York, New York by Frank Sinatra coming on the radio my mind goes straight to that wedding day and all of those wonderful moments.
Whether they’re good or bad songs can define our lives because we associate them with strong emotions and images. What song has shaped yours?
what song defines your life
a song that brings up nostalgic feelings in me is “New York New York” by Frank Sinatra
what kind of memories does this music evoke for you?
please share below!
what’s your favorite song about home? My favorite are two songs: “Home Sweet Home,” which always makes me feel like I’m on the verge of a new adventure and “My Hometown,” which reminds me what it’s like to be back in my hometown.
Why do we enjoy listening to some songs more than others? What about those sad songs that we put on repeat? The feelings they evoke can define our lives, whether good or bad.
why do we enjoy listening to some songs more than others?
What about those sad songs that we put on repeat? The feelings these songs evoke can shape our lives; this is what I want my blog post to explore.
I’m going to use a song as an example of how music has shaped your life – “New York New York” by Frank Sinatra. This particular song will be the focus for this blog post because it’s one that holds special meaning for me and many other people around the world. What kind of memories does it bring up in you when you think back over all day and all of those wonderful moments in your life?
This song has shaped my life because it’s one of the first songs that I ever learned how to sing; furthermore, just about every time I hear this song play on the radio or when someone requests it at a restaurant, it reminds me of happy times with friends and family. It also evokes feelings of triumph because New York is associated with being an extraordinary city full of opportunity.
What kind of memories does “New York New York” by Frank Sinatra bring up for you? Please share what emotions you associate with this music and why they might be important to you over all other kinds.
how do we know what type of moods our favorite songs are going to evoke before listening them?
what are some of your favorite songs?
How does Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” make you feel?
I associate this song with fun times and good memories. When I hear it in a restaurant or on the radio, it reminds me of all the great moments that have happened during my life. The lyrics also evoke feelings of triumph because they tell an incredible story about how one city (albeit fictional) can change someone for the better; moreover, we know before listening to any music what type of moods our favorite songs will likely bring up within us based upon past experiences and cultural associations. Some more examples include: “Rockin’ Robin,” which brings back childhood & puts me in a playful mood.
