Inspired by a conversation with a new friend...
Reflections on previous conversation (paraphrase):
Music is my religion
Music allows people to unite in empathy and sympathy. We can be positive or negative in our reactions to the sounds - the rhythms, the harmonies, the arrangements of the various musical devices and instruments,
both organic and technologic
[results in mini dance party inspired by Daft Punk song "Technologic", followed by a few other grooves]
Let us not forget the lyrics! And the vocalizations. I have so many spiritual moments while listening to and actively participating in music. It has such strong ties to my insides - my heart ans soul and being can be consumed by an awesome musical recording or, most especially, live performance.
There are songs that can bring me to tears years and years later along with other tunes that make my heart soar and body move in delight no matter how much time may have passed! I know I have had experiences in which I am just about speechless with the entire musical performance - the musicians interacting with the crowd -> the exchange of energy (not even necessarily of words), especially so at some hardcore shows. Great example for me is many of the Battle! shows - the diehards would run and rush up to stage front and clamber to yell into the mic. Another experience - joyful, sensual endorphins rushing around the dim room on UF campus as The Faint pulsated their electro pop dance rock to the gyrating youth.
And for me, dancing in a natural expression of my feelings and emotions, my own reactions to how the music affects my body, mind, and spirit. For others, it is in creating those magnificent soundscapes - thousands upon millions of variations, each one existing to carve out a niche for lost souls.
What a beautiful and powerful force we have and often take for granted in our age of Instant Gratification. Music moves me. I strive for both myself and my music to propel me towards a peace of mind, body, and spirit - in harmony with the world and within myself.
