Day to Day happenings in my life

Music

Prompt:
"If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music."
Gustav Mahler
What is Mahler trying to say, in your opinion? And is music more expressive than words? What do you think?

Sometimes music can express more than words. When I’m feeling sad, pensive or just want to figure something out then I need background music which allows me to do that, be that, to calm not excite. When I’m feeling up and energetic, I want to hear an upbeat rhythm.
I appreciate the amazing talent of the composers who write the music for film. Without the music, which often goes unnoticed subconsciously, a film would be unwatchable. If you’ve ever had the subtitles on whilst watching a movie you’ll see such things as “sad music,” or “scary music,” describing the mood of the music whilst a scene is playing out.
But then of course music often needs words. This is where the poets amongst us shine. Lyrics are what I love to listen to. They say more to me than just music by itself. I think that’s why ballet has never struck a chord with me, so to speak. I appreciate the tremendous hard work and talent of the dancers yet I need more. I need words.