Music. It affects me.

So everyone, how on earth do we have music? This weird construct made up of groups of frequencies that we somehow find to be acceptable to listen to? Let's face it, we've all heard something off key and gone "unghh" and all heard noises that we dislike in music. Yet, most of us like music, some of us weirdos actually love music, and some even go so far as to "live" it.
Who put together and formulated chords? Progressions? Determined the chords in keys? Why? And instruments! How did we as a people come up with different instruments and make these noises for our own enjoyment? These noises that can make us happy, sad, angry, joyous, hype you up, break you down. I find it amazing that these happen and appreciate everyday that music can make a difference to people.
Certain bands and types of music carry a certain message, and this I feel should be the message of music the world over...the message is, it doesn't matter who you are, or where you're from, you can make more out of this life if you want to and want to try, you can pull people together, take a stand, make a change, start something amazing, send a message. Music has this weird power to unite people. You go to a gig, you are part of a small social gathering, you all have something in common, this, could be, if needed, your new family, your new group of like minded kin.
I remember Tom Delonge (playing with Angels and Airwaves at the time) declaring that he was going to take his new band and steam roll the whole world with the band, taking the message of you can do whatever it is you want to do in life, pull together, show the world what you can do as a group of people.
Billy Talent and Green Day have had the whole of Brixton Academy shouting to George W. Bush.
Rage Against the Machine have pulled off several political acts and appearances, whilst other bands and genres have political persuasions apparent when you listen to them. (Think System of a down, Rise Against, Anti-Flag.)
I suppose what I am trying to say is Music is amazing, I listen to it as much as I can. I can get annoyed when people don't pay it as much attention as I do, I play music, I make music, I relate to it. I love hearing that killer riff, that intricate bass line, that uber technical, insane, crazy drumming, and so on. Everyday I find it just incredible that we have made this creation, and all the creations that come with it. (I'll not touch on the commercial and fame side here.)
So, here's to the blog and hopefully not sounding too pretentious! (And to some reviews etc.)