Mind's Eye Re: The power of music

Music has charms to soothe a savage breast. Or to inflame it. I saw Slayer in concert for the first time last year. Incredible energy. I was in the Pit amist the slam dancing. A bunch of sweaty rambunctious teens and 20 somethings pushing, shoving and screaming. 

It was awesome. Wish you could have been there Neil. ;^)

Reams have been written on the effects of music. A powerful, heavy bass line affects us physically as well as emotionally. Nothing expresses rage better then rapid double bass drumming. Light fingers softly and swiftly strumming harp strings takes me back to a fond memory...or perhaps poorly written sitcoms from my childhood form this relationship, I dunno.  

I was surprised in my youth how many people think the words in songs are important. I've always loved Rush and was talking them up one afternoon to a friend that was puzzled by my enthusiasm. He quized me on the lyrics and was flabbergasted I had no idea what Geddy was singing about most of the time. For me it's all about the drums and guitar and bass. Words are what fills the time between solos. Although I have to admit Geddy has powerful vocals. Again, for me it's about the screeching, shouting, screaming much more then whatever the person is actually communicating with language. It's viceral for me. Always has been. 

Maybe this song will illustrate what I mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRhJt3PLdUE

This dude is EXCELLENT on mouth harp. 

I get Bob Dylan lovers though. The man can't sing his way out of a paper bag and is a barely competant guitar and harmonica player but words matter with his music. I much, much prefer the covers though. Jimi Hendrix with All Along The Watchtower is notable. 

Today's music ain't got the same soul. I say it's 'cause of computers. Computers have taken the place of musicians in pop music and the soul suffers. If you doubt me I'll leave you with this thought.

Justin Beiber.

'Nuff said.

dj

On Monday, January 27, 2014 1:31:18 AM UTC-6, andrew vecsey wrote:

Why does music captivate our soul as powerfully as it does? Why is it that the same music which captivates the soul of a some listeners is found to be nothing more than annoying noise to other listeners?

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