1a. Just like how written text or spoken words are forms of self-expression, music provides the outlet for people to convey express themselves. In a religious setting, music is able to serve a much more powerful purpose by allowing groups to unify and express the same sentiment towards their beliefs. This can appear in the form of rituals, worship, or other practices that are involved. Essentially, “Music provides a vehicle for the expression of religious emotions of awe, joy, and wonder” (Lesson 10). In the textbook, there are four elements within religious music that enlightens the human experience. These include expression, aesthetic, entertainment, and communication (Lesson 10). Only music provides the combination of allowing emotional …show more content…
The song, “Here in My Life” (Lesson 10) lead by Darlene Zschech represents Christian modern hymnody as an “evangelical praise and worship song” (Lesson 10). Musically, the song is performed by a contemporary styled band that uses all the modern instruments of a typical band. There are singers, background singers, guitars, keyboards, drums, and even staging lights to make the song not only musical, but a performance show that everyone can follow along to. The audience in the video is rather young as these modern praise songs are rather new and attractive to the younger generation. What’s unique in Christian praise, is the musical intent behind the songs and the performances. Usually bands perform to give a show to their listeners and just have an enjoyable time. Although “Here in My Life” (Lesson 10) surely fulfills that, there is an added purpose of bringing everyone together to worship their God. In the video, Darlene Zschech looks up as she sings, making it feel like she is singing towards the heavens to her creator. Likewise, the audience does the same, often looking up rather than just looking at the band performers. The raising of their hands, also lines up with that sentiment of dedicating their worship to …show more content…
The video of the Tibetan women chanting the “Tara Sutra” (Lesson 10), is an example of a sacred chant tradition for Buddhists. The video shows a group of old women spinning “the mani kang (prayer wheel) located in the center of the village” (Lesson 10). Every time they spin a revolution, the bell rings. Throughout the entire endeavor, the women are chanting or just socializing. This exemplifies how religious music can bring people together and help form communities through the entertainment and communication values mentioned in 1a. These old ladies are probably unable to work long days or take care of others, but through this religious chant, they are able to feel a sense of belonging. What’s cool about this is that anyone can participate in chanting the Tara Sutra regardless of musical talent and ability. It is not restricted to high religious positions nor the musically gifted, which allows the old women in the video to all feel involved in the
This part of the video persuades the audience to trust that the singer knows what it is like to be under stress from
Religion has been an important part of man’s life. Man has allowed religion to control and influence his life in many different ways, affecting both his behavior and his actions. So its not surprising that music, one of man’s earliest expressive forms, has also been influenced by religion. Religion has had an effect on man’s music all throughout history, from the early Egyptians to even now. So it is only natural that Western music should also have been affected by religion. Western music, and its development by composers, has been strongly influenced by the Christian religion, especially in the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The music in these periods laid the foundation for all the different types of music we enjoy today.
Chapter four titled “The nature of music” is a chapter where Rice primarily talks about the social and psychological side to ethnomusicology in which Rice has researched himself and from other ethnomusicologists. Research titles such as contacting supernatural forces, the passing of calendrical time and musical contribution to musical cohesion are all mentioned. Rice re-explains later on in this chapter how the social and psychological aspects of music partner together. The end of this chapter is devoted towards music as an art
...ant in sharing something extraordinary that unites us all. Music is truly an indication of success for the expression of an emotion is a redemptive experience that not only one person feels but others as well. Traditional music as well as international music is a form of artwork that colors our world.
Music is a part of everyday life for almost everyone in the world. Music provides us with enjoyment and relaxation, and can be used in many ways by many different people. Some may use it to calm down after a long, hard day, while others use it for religious purposes or still others in and attempt to try and forget something that hasn’t been favorable to them. The possibilities are endless, for music is one language that can be transmitted to all people of the world, no matter their nationality, and it can be understood by everyone. Tibet is no different than any other place in the world, as it has music that serves the purpose of the people who live there. While most music in Tibet is religious, secular music still exists and is still a part of life there. Tibetan music has played an important role in shaping who the Tibetan people have become today by giving themselves different ways to express who they are, through the use of differing instruments and styles of music, and has allowed other people from around the world the opportunity to look at Tibetan culture through their music.
The first aspect of ideas about music is how music relates to the belief system of the people. In the Ewe tradition, music helps people get in touch with their ancestors and feel the power of life. Ancestors are very important to the Ewe because one’s ancestors have the power to work both good and evil on a descendant’s life; therefore, ancestors must be pleased through music. The power of life is also important to the Ewe because most natural things are seen as holy, and the energy force that runs through nature can be tapped through music.
While the musician?s were playing, I was surprised how the audience was. Most of the audience was talking loud, drinking alcohol and eating snacks. Some audience was even clapping hands and humming along with the song. This was quite an opposite environment compared to the concerts I went to. Sometimes the audience was so loud that I could barely hear the songs. It was interesting that even though the crowd was so loud, the musicians seemed very comfortable with it. They played the song as if the audience?s voice was also part of their song. When audience was loud, they would play loud and when audience became quite, they played very soft and tender. It might be to get audience?s attention. But, it seemed the m...
Music plays a huge role in the structure of a society. It can have both negative and positive influence on cultures and communities. First, musical sounds and instruments can be a dividing factor between the people within the same culture. These opposing social and economic identities within these cultures can lead unnecessary animosity between the members. However, music can also be one of the forces that unite members of a culture and provide a sense pride for everyone. This makes it easier for people to display their identification to that culture.
Music has been around since the very beginning of time. The human body flows in a rhythmic syncopation. Music is used to change one’s mood and to inspire those who open their minds. It has the potential to cure diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. Humans, of every culture and society, function with a type of rhythmic music. As humans, we are hard wired to respond to music (Mannes). The human brain responds to music in such a way that the brain becomes more open to new rhythms, ideas, and values. Music has the power to take over the human body. This makes it easier to overcome conflict and change the ideals of somebody while using music (The Power of Music).
One of the very first things taught in this class was the concept of the Qur'anic recitation. It is a practice reciting different passages in the Quran. Much to the frustration of those who take part in this practice, it is often mistaken for music by those who are not very familiar with the idea. Music in this culture, however, is considered a nonreligious thing and is thought to be “secular” and “profane”. I found this extremely different from music in Africa, for example, where music plays a huge role in religion. Praise dances are very common in West African cultures where music and religion go hand in hand. Music is most often present in worship and passage rites, as well.
Each video demonstrates how people have incorporated music in their everyday lives. Even though some music in these dance videos are from years ago, many young adults still recognize and know the songs. The songs are so popular to many generations, only because those songs have defined generations.
Music is one of the most fantastical forms of entertainment. Its history stretches all the way from the primitive polyrhythmic drums in Africa to our modern day pop music we listen to on our phones. It has the ability to amaze us, to capture our attention and leave us in awe. It soothes the hearts of billions, and it is so deeply rooted in my life that it has touched my heart as well. Everyday I walk to the beat of the song stuck in my head and hum along to the melody. For me, to listen to music be lifted into the air by the hands of your imagination and float around for a while. You forget about your worries, your troubles and find peace within the sound. Every chapter in my life is attached with a song. Every time I listen to a certain song, thoughts of my past come flooding back
Self-realization in this case lends itself over to religion, specifically Hinduism, which plays a large role in Indian culture. In Hinduism, Hindus are taught to achieve an understanding of the universe, and the aim of music is to “reveal the essence of the universe” (17). Thus music is important for Indian culture, as it is the only way to understand the universe, and subsequently reach God.
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Music combines with, adds to and enhances moving image in many ways. It can heighten and refine emotion as well as meaning. Music, through tone and instrument selection can create the mood of a piece and of and towards its characters. Music is commonly used to give a sense of continuity and unity to a production and to possible sequels.