Freshman Seminar Monologue:
Lately, I have opened myself to a lot of new music. Before the beginning of this year, I mostly listened to rock and some EDM. However, some of my friends from high school started playing music of many new different genres. This encouraged me to start listening to all new songs and genres I never thought I’d like. For example, I have really enjoyed Kanye West’s music lately and have looked into his past music. I started to appreciate his style of music and a completely new genre.
Personally, I don’t think I would’ve discovered this new music if it wasn’t for my friends. I think it’s a good idea to have an open mind when it comes to things like music because you get exposure to new experiences you wouldn’t have otherwise gained by yourself. I can also apply this to my new love for cinematography. Lately, I have started watching a lot more classic movies as well as appreciating the acting and directing of many big names in the industry. Once again, my friends have introduced me to this and it has sparked into a new hobby of sorts.
My new love for music and cinematography is also a part of me maturing the last few years. I have noticed that I have shifted to more mature hobbies like these, rather than playing video games or other games. It also helps keep me well rounded as being open to many genres of music and film allow me to be able to express my opinions and ideas more in conversations about these topics. Hopefully in the future I learn more about these topics as there are so many great movies and songs out there.