[Lawtan]

I remember a while ago some friends talking about music - one saying something akin to music being "mood-regulating" and the other not liking that sort of statement - from what I understood, it was disturbing because it implied that the person required music to regulate emotions.

I will admit that music does help me deal with sadness/fear. Several songs I like have a "return from a fall" or "get back on your feet" element to them. I don't consider music to -control- emotions, however.

Anyway, what would your thoughts be on the matter?