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MY LIFE in music

Like a smile, the power of music means the same thing in every language. It has the ability to tap into so many emotions – joy, pain, confusion, love, frustration and even anger. When you’re feeling low, the right song can snap you out of that mood within the first few bars.

Missing a loved one? A song that you both shared should make you feel worse, but somehow it lifts your mood as the words transport you back on an emotional journey. So what is it about the healing, mysterious and soothing power of music?

The musical thread that runs through each generation sparks joy

Music formed

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