Music and Memories

I’m writing this while sitting in a Starbucks, listening to café jazz music. After years of making tracks, DJing, and exploring countless genres, I’ve come to realize the profound connection between music and the mind. My theory is that different genres evoke different moods, and since our minds tend to associate emotions with memories, certain types of music can trigger specific emotions and the memories tied to them.

This is why we feel nostalgic when we hear songs from our childhood—for me, that’s often Linkin Park. But I believe the connection runs deeper, especially for those who are closely connected to music. Personally, I can play a specific genre or track and instantly bring back the memories and emotions associated with that time. It's like being transported back to that exact moment—complete with the emotions and even visual scenes from the past. It’s not just nostalgia; it’s a vivid reawakening of those emotions and memories.

On the other hand, music itself can also create specific emotional states. The more you understand genres, the more you can tap into the emotions you want to feel. For instance, right now, I’m listening to café music because it helps me write with clarity. If I were coding or researching, I’d probably turn on drum and bass or techno. So, when people ask me what my favourite genre is, I usually say it depends on the emotional state I’m in—or the one I want to be in.