Music...an important force in our lives. But what kind of force? It makes us happy, sad, angry, excited, inspired, disgusted...it changes us. From the worst cover to the most tearful and heartfelt live guitar solos, this is evident. So why do we focus on static tracks and not the live or the reinterpreted? Music is supposed to crack the shells our souls are encased in and let them touch the rest of the world. This is why I love guitar hero. Even despite its static nature, it still is a form of creation - every track I play well binds into my psyche and plucks the strings of my heart as I press each note. Music is both meditation and prayer for change at its highest level...maybe recognition as such would spur greater art and appreciation.
Music as an art form is going through an interesting time right now. The idea of a group existing to create and then sell recordings is fading fast, and being replaced with a far older emphasis on the live performance. Personally, I love this; the upper echelon of musicians can't rest on their record deals as much anymore, and have to actually tour to make money. I'd rather have an album as a promotion for a live musical experience than a half-assed 'concert' being a promotion for an album. No matter how good the album is, there is still something about live music, even if it's just a DJ.
Now playing music, that's a whole other experience. There is an old idea in music-- like travelling minstrels before modern musical notation existed--, where the musician does not play music, but rather develops a skill in channelling the music which exists beyond our normal senses through their instrument. Obviously that's not what is actually happening, but it is a nice, romantic way of thinking of the art and craft of musicianship.
Now playing music, that's a whole other experience. There is an old idea in music-- like travelling minstrels before modern musical notation existed--, where the musician does not play music, but rather develops a skill in channelling the music which exists beyond our normal senses through their instrument. Obviously that's not what is actually happening, but it is a nice, romantic way of thinking of the art and craft of musicianship.
I agree on how strong it can effect emotion. When my little group is operating independantly, we feed rap and metal though the ear piece to help us stay pumped. (boring tech detail, its set up to cut out if anyone says anything so we can here it, and then resumes when voice traffic is over)
but it really boosts morale.
but it really boosts morale.
an important force in our lives, much agreed.
i wish i had have jumped on the ipod bandwagon earlier, so convenient.
i have 30 gigs of tunes with room for another 90 gig and always looking for more variety, though time hinders this quest most.
I agree that music can make us feel different things.
I have always found music to either accompany a mood I am in or if I want to change my mood then i put on some music that can do so.
Mostly, it comes down the quantum level, I believe anyway.
It's the vibration of the music and how it effects the vibration of our cells that make up our being.
i wish i had have jumped on the ipod bandwagon earlier, so convenient.
i have 30 gigs of tunes with room for another 90 gig and always looking for more variety, though time hinders this quest most.
I agree that music can make us feel different things.
I have always found music to either accompany a mood I am in or if I want to change my mood then i put on some music that can do so.
Mostly, it comes down the quantum level, I believe anyway.
It's the vibration of the music and how it effects the vibration of our cells that make up our being.