THINK GLOBAL – FUNCTION LOCAL
The commanding voice of the Almighty Creator uttered “let there be light” – immediately light appeared. Sound waves at the highest frequencies, transforms into bright luminous light.
From the sonic vibrations in the heavenly spheres, to the beginning of humanity, the sense of music is an essential activity of our inner being, naturally.
The contents of this post, is a brief overview in an attempt to highlight the human need for harmony, and balance in our life through music.
The qualities and essence of music, are sound frequencies as energy and invisible forces, that links the human soul and heartfelt emotions, into the cosmic balance of the universe.
ANCIENT EGYPT
As an example, the leading musicians among the ancient Nubian priests and priestesses, in temple service of the Great Pharaoh’s, would chant prayers and hymns to God, as part of their daily duties.
They also created music for special ceremonies and festivals. These ancient traditional cultures with its distinctive qualities, are still being practiced in the modern times.
MUSIC & LIFE
In the modern times, the vast range, types and styles of music, generate trends, influence cultures, and society deeply. As soundtracks embedded in our daily living, music reflects the vast range of human emotions. Exploring and revealing the experiences of people, and the societies in our global communities.
It would not be appropriate here, to dive into the morass of music as industry. Neither would it be useful to venture into music as entertainment, style council. fashion trends, and dance styles.
In the new era of the 21st Century, we may question, “what could be, or should be the real role of music? As in ancient times, submerged in deep soul expressions, the songwriters, singers, composers, and the players of instruments, remain in service with the same duties and mission.
Music is creative expressions that tell heat-felt stories, using metaphors, similes, and visualization, to convey complex thought, feelings, and ideas.
Through music, we are making global connections and community bonding. Shaping, influencing people and cultures around the world.
The media in general and music in particular, plays an important role in shaping culture globally, by reflecting cultural identities, fostering social change, and promoting unity across diverse communities.
NEW INNOVATIONS
Popular music continues to shape cultural identity, promote social dialogue, and enhance human connections.
In many unique forms, modern popular music remain the soundtrack to our daily living,
One good example of new innovation in the 1970s, is from the sunshine island in the eye of the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica. Singer, songwriter Bob Marley, embracing the Rastafarian faith, declared his mission to “free the people with music.”
Performing with the wailers band, he rarely looked at the audiences. With eyes closed, his focus was always on his God and King, the performance was for H.I.M.
With integrity vision and determination, Bob Marley and the wailers, introduced Roots Reggae Rebel music to a global audience. Similar things also happened on the island of Cape Verde. Cesaria Evora, a singer in the style Moria-Fado, is now revered around the world. Singer Jaz Elise is also ready to shine.
SMARTPHONE DOWNLOADS
In this new era, moving at warp-speed through digital technology. Using smartphones and headsets, music is now more accessible.
This way allow the global communities to discover new styles of music, and connect with artiste of all genres. With easily available simple to use software, enthusiasts are also able to create their own music. Making it available online through a variety of apps.
Utilizing algorithms, digital software programs on smartphones, anyone can generate jingles, sound-bytes, new beats, and urban noise. Distributing the completed sound to millions around the world, directly to smartphones, via apps like Spotify.
It’s a new wave of fun, excitement, and outrageous entertainment, nothing more serious than that. It’s pop, fizzle, disposable, and soon forgotten. For those of us who are willing to play, it can pay in generous amounts.
SPIRITUAL WARFARE
Right now in the present moment, apart from the global chaos and confusion, we are all entangled in spiritual warfare – the final conflict. Spiritual warfare is something invisible, that sabotage our daily living.
It grieves your spirit, and cause internal pain, that won’t go away easily. It creates extreme negative emotions, promotes uncontrollable urges and addictions. leading to destructive attitudes and behaviour. In the extreme, negative spirituality, cause the destruction of your soul – locking you in perpetual deep-darkness.
Now, in our world, the battles for the Mind is raging. Every individual must decide and choose – good or evil. No where to run, no where to hide, stand and face it. become who you really are. Show & Tell All!
HEALING QUALITIES OF MUSIC
From deep introspection, the songwriters, singers, and players of instruments. Especially those who are able to communicate with real live music, things common to us all as human beings. They assist us to make sense of a complex world, full of chaos, complexities, and confusion.
The best of good music, activates the vast diverse networks of brain cells. Touching and stimulating the heart, soul, and mind. At times, the individual is not aware or conscious of what is really happening.
The right type of music enhances our well-being, stimulate cognitive function, ignite happy feelings, and may even improve your quality of life. Search and find your type of music, it contains a healing balm. Danijah.