A Physical Representation On How Music Makes Us Feel

Written and Photographed by: Parker Buzbee

Models: Sarah Harbaugh, Georgia Horsch, Marisa Keller, Hal Lueking, Alexis Stutte

Take a moment to think about your favorite song. Why is it your favorite? Is it the way it sounds? Does it spark a memory? Maybe an emotion? How does it make you feel? However you feel, music creates strong emotions that we resonate with on a deeper level. We let music seep into our lives allowing us to connect songs to relationships, places, people, and memories, making them more meaningful. We use music to express how we feel, while also using how we feel to express our music choices. Whether we are in love, heartbroken, sad, or happy, we can use music to heighten those feelings creating a sense of bonding with a particular song. We cling onto these songs as a sense of support knowing they will never leave us.

Upon hearing “Everyone Adores You (at least I do)” by Matt Maltese, the first thing I wanted to do was share it with someone I loved. That’s what this picture represents, sharing a love song with someone you love.

We often confide in songs that represent our current feelings, and this is why “Shampoo Bottles” by Peach Pit and “Bottomofurhart” by Earth Dad and Lunar Vacation both perfectly capture not only the image but also the feeling of heartbreak and loss.

When these powerful emotions find their way into our lives, finding music that has a similar feel, while sad, can often make us feel less alone. The songs that represent this image best are “Gilded Lily” by Cults and “Numb” by Men I Trust.

Although there are many songs out there that can make us feel happy, “Amoeba” by Clairo is undeniably the song that can change any mood to a happy one.

So, the next time you’re feeling blue, happy, heartbroken, in love, just know that there is always a song for you.