well i remember my teen angst phase going thru depression (or something like it). yes, i did listen to a lot of sad, dwelling music and yes, it did help me to stay in that sad, dwelling state. which came first tho.. the chicken or the egg? we can't really blame music. i think people just find music to fit their moods/life and stick with it. if you're depressed then death metal may be for you. people just like staying in their own boxes. what defines them.. what measures them.. etc.
if you suddenly start listening to death metal when you'd normally listen to pop music, for example, i don't think it would MAKE you sad. i think it would probably be a bit of a downer, but you'd want to stop listening instead of thinking "wow. this stuff is good. i want to hear more" you know? bcos you can't relate... it's out of your element.
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