Do i really need.... ?

What is an idea?

We were asked to think about what an idea is, and where it stems from, and to come up with an idea of a programme with the outline "Do i really need..."

We were told that when brainstorming, we should put everything on the table, no matter how random or out of context. An idea stems from inspiration, which comes initially from others.. so you could argue that an idea is never original, but you create your own and build on experimenting and branching out the original idea.

For the "Do i really need," i decided on "Music." I don't think anyone could live without music; music brings cultures together, and you experience a piece of their way of life when you listen to their style in music.

I think you learn a lot through music too.. so i think if i created a programme i would test out 'life without music.' The social side of music- festivals, clubs, gigs etc- Music is the key social skill in people and would be interesting to investigate the difference in people when music is taken away from them.

I've also found that music effects the brain in a number of ways. This website describes what happens to our bodies when we connect with music and what effects it has on us. so i would definately want my programme to investigate into the scientific side as well as the social side.