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Just like Christianity separated into different religions, music also has many parts. For example, pop music, rock music, and metal music. Pop music might be the most popular part. But, I prefer rock and metal music because they’re unlike pop music, which includes more amazing skills. However, there are still some differences between them. The differences between metal music and rock music are their style and how many personal skills they use, yet the similarity between them is helping listeners to release their emotions.

  The first difference is the style. When it comes to metal music, their style is consistently aggressive and unrestrained. Not only the performance but also the audience. Here is an example. I once joined a concert which was held by a metal band from Taiwan. In that concert, the singer told us to run around and crash into other people just like football. when it comes to rock music, the style of it is energetic and peaceful. According to Masterclass (2021), one of the characteristics is energy. Therefore, when we listen to rock music, we will feel energetic, not unrestrained. For example, in a rock band’s concert, the audiences always sing with the singer. Nobody running and pushing. It is very peaceful. 

         The second difference is personal skills. Metal music is much more focused on amazing skills. Metal music always has powerful drumming, skillful guitar solo, and even bass, which is often made a joke that nobody can hear the bass, can show audiences their skill. For example, a singer will have to make aggressive and throaty vocals. Some people who don’t know what it is might think why the singer is screaming on the stage. In fact, this is a very hard and dangerous skill. I had learned it before, but because it is too skillful and easy to hurt the throat, I gave up. Compared with metal music, rock music is much more focused on melody and emotion in the sound. For example, when I was playing band before, we have to decide which part is the highest part. we don’t need to show our skills. All we need to do is care about the emotion we have to bring to the audience. 

Although there are some differences between these two kinds of music. There is still one similarity between them: releasing the audience’s emotions. According to Markos (2022), rock music can release stress because of its fast tempo. The positive lyrics of the song also help a listener to have a positive mood and thought. for example, when I am sad, I will listen to the fast tempo song, like Counting Star which was made by One republic. Because of the beat, I will get rid of the low emotion soon. I think rock music can release emotion is an undeniable fact. But what about metal music? The first thought of it might be loud and noisy music and you can’t understand what he sings without knowing the lyrics. However, according to Stephanie A. Wright (2021), metal music can release stress too. Because of the specific lyric and style, listening to metal music can reduce anger and help you get rid of low emotions.

Just as I mentioned, although there are some differences between rock music and metal music. Maybe each part’s listener won’t understand or be willing to listen to the other part’s music because of the style of the music or lack of personal skills. But they are still music that can release people’s emotions. 

Reference

Gillett, Chris, (2018), the origins of metal and how it found its place in the music industry,youngpost, https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3072431/origins-metal-and-how-it-found-its-place-music

Masterclass,(2021),rock ‘n’ roll music guide: 4 characteristics of rock ‘n’ roll, Masterclass, https://www.masterclass.com/articles/rock-n-roll-music-guide#VAyRDfh4vArjBda60fynK

Markos,(2022), rock music can boost positive emotions study finds, boysetsfire https://www.boysetsfire.net/rock-music-can-boost-positive-emotions-study-finds/

Stephanie A. Wright, (2021), yes, listening to metal can benefit your mental health, psychcentral https://psychcentral.com/health/benefits-of-listening-to-metal-music