Censorship In Music
The UK has some of the most advanced technology, when it comes to media, we are surrounded by it 24/7. Where ever we go it is present, with out even thinking, it is presented to us in a such a way, where sometimes we can question something for what it actually is.
Some countries do not have the opportunity presented to them, to explore the emotions music brings to one self. Iran is one of the few countries that still have not been able to listen to music freely with out having to hide, or having to wait at a certain time to express their music beliefs or express what they have inside. Instead an underground urban scene is created for musicians in Iran, knowing that this is illegal they do it any way.
In order to keep their power the Iranian Government believes that if music is censored then power and control is no longer questioned. They believe that by cutting of their access to media/music, it can bring the people on their side, the people are being forced to do what ever the government wants, this only pushes the people further away and just makes them want to rebel against them. The government are worried about the corruption of the younger generation, they believe that with the music that is among us is quite dominant and very revealing when it comes to female artists in the music industry. Because it is not apart of their believes they think it is best to cut it of entirely.
You see when it comes to culture, they would put their culture above anything else. But what they don't see is that with out freedom of speech or an allowance for the people to do what they want (essentially when it comes to music) this will most definitely create a problem not only for the government but for the citizens as well. The censorship of the music has taken away the peoples rights. In order for the people to even make music they have to smuggle instruments in to the country, therefor putting them selves in danger and probably their family also. This it self is a crime, making music is a crime and listening to music is a crime. In what way are the people able to make a stamp on something they have created, the government stuck in their own ways not willing to learn or experience anything new is holding the country back.
The underground scene in Iran is very dangerous to be apart of, but the people risk it any way just to be heard in some way or the other, some of them would go as far as leaving the country to perform their music. But because these people are so determined they would sell their cd's and perform even though this is illegal, this proves what the love of music can do because even their lack of equipment and technology they still make it work. And what ever technology they do have or get they learn instantly about what it can do and how it can help them make their music.
This to me is inspirational to think that these people have not even half of what i have but their potential and hard work and determination they believe it will pay of one day, and hopefully it will. Take It Easy Hospital are an example of what musicians in Iran have to go through, because even their family didn't trust the younger generation to do what they love and be good at it. What these people do not see is that music brings everyone together and makes it a good time for everyone.
What the Government of Iran and the UK need to understand is that the Youth are the future generation, we are the ones that are going to be running these countries in many years to come. So i ask; Why restrict us from the things that could potentially make the country/world a better place. No all music is bad, Music is a good thing in it self but if you teach the young ones about the good of music and make them aware of the potential bad in music, it could not only teach them a lot but you could have more trust in the youth, that you wont have to question them all the time or judge them.
Music is apart of life weather they like it or not! No matter how much the Iranian government would like control, music is everywhere so regardless of what they say, everything they are hoping wont happen if they continue like this, its gonna happen anyway.
You see when it comes to culture, they would put their culture above anything else. But what they don't see is that with out freedom of speech or an allowance for the people to do what they want (essentially when it comes to music) this will most definitely create a problem not only for the government but for the citizens as well. The censorship of the music has taken away the peoples rights. In order for the people to even make music they have to smuggle instruments in to the country, therefor putting them selves in danger and probably their family also. This it self is a crime, making music is a crime and listening to music is a crime. In what way are the people able to make a stamp on something they have created, the government stuck in their own ways not willing to learn or experience anything new is holding the country back.
The underground scene in Iran is very dangerous to be apart of, but the people risk it any way just to be heard in some way or the other, some of them would go as far as leaving the country to perform their music. But because these people are so determined they would sell their cd's and perform even though this is illegal, this proves what the love of music can do because even their lack of equipment and technology they still make it work. And what ever technology they do have or get they learn instantly about what it can do and how it can help them make their music.
This to me is inspirational to think that these people have not even half of what i have but their potential and hard work and determination they believe it will pay of one day, and hopefully it will. Take It Easy Hospital are an example of what musicians in Iran have to go through, because even their family didn't trust the younger generation to do what they love and be good at it. What these people do not see is that music brings everyone together and makes it a good time for everyone.
What the Government of Iran and the UK need to understand is that the Youth are the future generation, we are the ones that are going to be running these countries in many years to come. So i ask; Why restrict us from the things that could potentially make the country/world a better place. No all music is bad, Music is a good thing in it self but if you teach the young ones about the good of music and make them aware of the potential bad in music, it could not only teach them a lot but you could have more trust in the youth, that you wont have to question them all the time or judge them.
Music is apart of life weather they like it or not! No matter how much the Iranian government would like control, music is everywhere so regardless of what they say, everything they are hoping wont happen if they continue like this, its gonna happen anyway.
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