CD’s and LP’s are items from the past that I no longer bother to buy. There are a few reasons that I no longer buy CD’s. Firstly, why would I buy a CD when I can illegally download it for free? Money is a factor in this because I am too cheap to go out and buy a CD. Secondly, I am not motivated enough to go to a CD store, such as HMV. Nowadays I can download music from the comfort of my own home, without stepping out the door. Lastly, mp3 and iPod players can hold thousands of songs in such a small device as well as many other features. Mp3 and iPod players are much more compact than Discmans and can play more than just 18 songs, the average amount of songs on a CD. So, with newer technology brings a more practical device that can entertain you with more than just music.
Music may seem like a distraction to others, but to me it is more of subconscious feeling. Music can bring you out of reality and make you feel as if you are in a fantasy world. Even on the most depressing days, music can lighten your mood and can also give you a more positive outlook of the day. Although I may not buy CD’s anymore, the concept of music, whether it is a mood changer or a spiritual feeling, has never changed for me.
