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امروز می خوام در ادامه پادکست قبلی باهاتون صحبت کنم. اگه یادتون باشه در پادکست قبل راجع به سبکهای مختلف موسیقی صحبت کردیم و حالا

میخوایم ببینیم انتخاب سبک موسیقی هر آدم چه چیزی در مورد اون آدم بهمون میگه. با من همراه باشید.

If you remember, in the previous episode, I talked about Music and defined some of the popular genres in the world. But have you ever asked yourself why people listen to a variety of styles and not just one?

One of the reasons could be the mood or the situation that people are in when they intend to listen to a certain type of music. So, let’s talk about some these moods:

What do you think people listen to when they are fired up or excited? Of course, the good choice would be something happy or energizing. Different genres could be good for this purpose. I think POP is the first choice as it is happy in its nature. Or generally, any other style which has a fast pace and rhythm.

What kind of Music do you listen to when you are happy?

اولین حالتی که راجع بهش صحبت کردیم، زمانیه که حالمون خوبه و شاد یا هیجان زده ایم. اگه به جمله اول دقت کنین گفتم when they are fired up or excited و در ادامه گفتم something happy or energizing . اگه به ارتباط این دو قسمت توجه کنیم میفهمیم که fired up به همون معنی هیجان زده، احساساتی و یا حتی خوشحال میشه. یه مترادف هم برای کلمه سرعت در همین قسمت داریم. میتونید پیداش کنید؟ دقیقا،

کلمه pace که صفت fast میتونه بهتون کمک کنه تا معنیش رو حدس بز ن ید. خب حالا ببینیم وقتی مودمون عصبانیه چه اتفاقی میفته...

The choice of people who are angry with something is totally different. In this situation, people would want to find a way to unload their anger and calm themselves somehow. What better way than Music? As a result, some styles like POP cannot be suitable. I would go for HARD ROCK or METAL music in a time like that. The fundamental purpose of this genre when it came to life was to express protest and objection. Therefore, it can be a very good option to release mental tension and stress.

I, myself usually put on a HARD ROCK song from one of my favorite bands and have a go at my punching bag. I strongly recommend this way as it has been working for me for years. At least I don’t punch anyone in the face, just my punching bag! [laughingly]

خب، گفتیم وقتی عصبانی هستیم ژانری که میتونه کمکمون کنه خشممون رو خالی یا unload کنیم میتونه راک باشه. جالبه بدونید که فلسفه پشت این

سبک اتفاقا نشون دادن اعتراض و ناراحتی بوده. اگه یادتون باشه در اپیسود قبل هم کلمه objection به معنی اعتراض رو داشتیم. خود من هر وقت

عصبانی باشم میرم سراغ راک ... منظورم کیسه بوکسه. دو تا اصطلاح خوب با کلمه go در این بخش استفاده کردم. یکی go for و اون یکی have a go at somebody هست. اگه همین یه بخش رو دوباره گوش بدید حتما پیداش میکنید. گفتم وقتی عصبانی باشم میرم سراغ راک.... I would go for hard rock . رفتن سراغ چیزی یا کاری رو امتحان کردن رو در انگلیسی با اصطلاح go for something بیان میکنیم. و همینطور که گفتم

برای خالی کردن خشم و تنش یا tension هم حساب کیسه بوکسم رو میرسم. حساب کسی رو رسیدن رو با اصطلاح have a go at گفتم. I have a go at my punching bag . کیسه بوکس هم که حتما از متن متوجه شدید که میشه punching bag . حالا وقتی ناراحتیم و غصه داریم چطور؟

Life has ups and downs. It is not all sweet. There will be times of sadness. So, what music suits these moments?

Well, any style which has a slow rhythm with low beat could be good. There are many genres that match this criterion, the ones like JAZZ specifically BLUES, R/B or SOFT ROCK. I would personally go for SOFT ROCK. What do you listen to when you are down?

I have asked two of my friends about the music that they listen to when they are upset and here is what they said:

1. Well, I don’t listen to a particular type of music. I just play anything I have on me and keep listening until I get tired of music in that moment. But if I can choose I would go for classical music. I love the sound of the violin. It calms me down.

2. It is clear, Iranian traditional music. I adore the voice of Mohammad Reza Shajarian. It is soooo soothing. The lyrics that are usually used for this style come from Iranian literature that’s highly rich. The right choice of song can wash away all my pain.

راجع به سه تا از رایج تریم مودهامون صحبت کردیم. حالا، به نظرتون آیا سبک مورد علاقه یه نفر، فارغ از مود و احساسش میتونه تیپ شخصیتی اون رو

نشون بده؟ در ادامه میخوایم به این سوال جواب بدیم.

Our likes and dislikes have got a great effect on the things we enjoy and what we don’t. The reflection of this can be seen in our choice of music. Have you ever thought about this fact? Let’s talk a little about this.

Some people love to compete. They would like to be the best everywhere and they can’t stand losing. Many of these people would go to great lengths to come out on top in any situation. Therefore, a guy like this would naturally not like to listen to any form of soft music. In my experience, they mostly pick more aggressive styles of music like ROCK or RAP.

داریم راجع به آدمایی صحبت میکنیم که حس رقابت شدید دارند و تحمل باخت رو ندارند. وقتی کسی تحمل چیزی رو نداشته باشه میتونیم بگیم he can’t stand something مثلا گفتیم they can’t stand losing . آدمایی که اینطورین معمولا خودشون رو به آب و آتش میزنند تا موفق

بشن و به اوج برسند. دوتا اصطلاح خیلی قشنگ اینجا داشتیم با همین مضمون go to great lengths و come out on top. به آب و آتش

زدن خود در انگلیسی میشه go to great lengths و موفق شدن یا در صدر قرار گرفتن هم میشه come out on top . مثلا اگه بخوام بگم

خودمو به آب و آتش زدم تا به اینجا برسم میگیم: I went to great lengths to come out on top .

What about athletes? They are the ones who love sports and would like to do various forms of physical exercise. By definition, an athletic person would prefer to listen to high-beat songs, styles like HIP HOP and HOUSE music. These genres are great for doing sports since they are energizing and can motivate athletes.

گفتیم که موسیقی میتونه مود رو عوض یا حتی برای کاری که میخوایم انجام بدیم تنظیم کنه. این موضوع توی ورزشکارا خیلی مشهوده. حتما دیدین که

معمولا ورزشکارا زمان تمرین، موزیک با ریتم تند گوش میدن مثل hip hop یا house music تا انرژی لازم رو بگیرن و با قدرت کارشون رو انجام

بدن.

The personality of some individuals is not so simple, though. These people do not enjoy the usual and ordinary things and activities that the majority of people do. They are sophisticated. They mostly listen to music with deeper content as they are picky in their choices. Genres like CLASSICAL music would serve them best.

یه سری از آدما هم هستن که شخصیت پیچیده ای دارند و معمولا از موسیقی رایجی که همه گوش میدن خیلی خوششون نمیاد. اینجور آدما معمولا بیشتر

از موسیقی کلاسیک لذت میبرن که محتوایی عمیق تر و جدی تر داره.

So, what about you? Does your choice of music reveal anything about your personality? If you’re not so sure, consider the type of music you mostly listen to. It can give you some clues!

If you’re listening to this part it means you’ve stayed with us throughout this episode for which we are absolutely grateful. This podcast was brought to you by Safir Language Academy’s content development department. All the scripts can be found and downloaded on Castbox and Shenoto.

Until the next episode, stay safe, stay tuned and enjoy some good music. Bye!