Style of Music Comparison

Style of Music Comparison
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Style of Music Comparison
Music remains one of the most pivotal forms of communication of all time. It is an art that appeals to people’s emotions and life experiences and helps relieve pain and trigger a sense of freedom from the bondage of anguish and emotional discomfort. This paper explores the musical styles expressed by Marshmello, featuring Khalid in a 2017 song titled “Silence” vis a vis James Arthur’s hit song titled “Say You Won't Let Go.”
Silence is an anecdote of suffering and anguish that characterizes many people’s livelihoods. It explores the challenges and struggles that most people strive to brave on their way to success. Marshmello featuring Khalid, coined this song to be an encouragement to many and uplift their spirit during their struggle to excellence. One such uplifting quote from the song is “I’m in need of a savior, but I’m not asking for favors, my whole life, I’ve felt like a burden, I think so much, and I hate it, I’m so used to be in the wrong, I’m tired of caring, Loving never gave me a home, so I’ll sit here in the silence” (Marshmello, 2017, 1:48-2:13). This quote arouses a feeling of compassion because it explains and resonates with the characteristic lifestyles of most street children and the majority of people in many developing countries. Life for these people is always messed up by people who think favors are their magic bullets.
On the contrary, life deals these people harshly because everyone thinks they are criminals who should always be locked up. Few people who come to their aid always carry cameras to show how they are ‘helping’ the poor, which ultimately blocks the potential for a savior to come through for them. Whenever I listen to Marshmello and Kh...