Opera

I decided to talk about opera with my brother, Jay. For years now, Jay has listened to opera soundtracks as he does his homework. I was always confused by his choice of music, and I finally got an explanation as to why he listens to it. His answer was very simple: “I like the voices of most opera singers. It has a calming effect on me.” It all made sense once i heard that. Just as jazz music soothes me and allows me to concentrate on work, opera has the same effect on Jay. He went on to compare his attraction to opera to why he watches American Idol. He doesn’t necessarily like the show itself but he enjoys listening to talented artists. Therefore, the point isn’t whether or not he likes opera as a genre, but it has more to do with the performer’s voice, and the way he can connect to it.