Music, in all its forms, has offered a sanctuary for students to turn to escape from reality, especially for junior Lorenzo Domenichini who has taken refuge in the melodies and lyrics he produces for his rap songs. He sees the power that music has in his life. Each person at North experiences music differently, whether by singing, playing an instrument or simply listening to it. The wide variety of musical opportunities opens doors for countless connections.
Taking his musical talents to a more professional level, Domenichini has experience inside the walls of a recording studio and performing live on stage. Making music is a multi-step process before it can make it to the stage. Domenchini notes that producing the music in the studio is his favorite part of the process.
“Probably actually going to the studio and making it and mostly when you get feedback from other people [is my favorite part],” Domenichini said.
Music impacts not only the lives of students but also the lives of teachers. Agreeing with this, English teacher Paul Golm believes music is a channel for emotions.
“You just have to play what you feel, make a mix to express something, or watch a performance knowing that it won’t be perfect,” Golm said. “But that action does bring you closer to understanding yourself and the community you share that experience with.”
Having his musical inspiration sparked at a young age, senior Axel Cooper’s passion for music has grown as the years went by. With access to instruments through family connections, Cooper could understand music on a deeper level.
“When I turned 8 I decided to buy a guitar and ask my dad to teach me which he did,” Cooper said. “Since then, my relationship with music grew more and more as I picked up more instruments, producing, and performing live.”
In its many forms, such as CDs, records, or streaming apps, transportable music is essential to freshman Caden Hamilton, because access to music nonstop allows her to get through her day.
“I wake up, get ready, music is on, I’m in the car, my beats are on, music is on, I get to school, my music is on, I leave school, music is on, I sleep with the music on, I do everything with music,” Hamilton said.
Music is not only something that you can listen to, but it also builds bridges of connection between people. Cooper recognizes that in personal experiences friendships are made, with each melody shared.
“Music is one of the things that all my friends and I bond over,” Cooper said. “When my friends and I are together, we are always showing each other new songs we think the other person would like as we all have similar tastes in music.”
The environment for friendship that music offers can also serve as a stable outlet for students. Having music by her side has helped Hamilton get through anything life throws at her.
“Music makes me feel kind of safe, without music I feel like I wouldn’t be anywhere,” Hamilton said. “I’d probably be failing classes and stuff because music makes my heartbeat.”
With music in many people’s lives, listening to and playing music developed a new perspective for Golm and an everlasting impact on his outlook on the world. As a music lover, he feels that music is an art of his, and he feels that it is a reflection of who a person is.
“Music, whether you’re consuming or creating, is just an extension of what you are experiencing right now,” Golm said. “ It’s not the whole thing but more of an attempt to capture where you’re at.”
