Music. Since forever mankind and humanity could remember, there has always been music. The haunting notes of a flute, played by a child in the middle of a battlefield. The rapid drumming of an African tribe member to instill courage in his fellow kin before heading off to battle. The simple, yet beautiful melody of a banjo strummed by a blind man in Mexico. The braggadocio stanzas issued from a young rapper living in the slums, to express his anger at his situation. The passionate agony flowing like an ocean from piano keys, which tells a story of bloody massacres and heartfelt personal pain. The art of noise has been mastered and perfected worldwide, by people of all ages, sizes, colours, cultures, and sexes. From Edith Piaf to Nina Simone, from the Wu-Tang Clan to Dumbfoundead; music has been, and always will be the ultimate melting pot.
Just think about it. In this generation, you can find a Cuban love song, nestled in between a hallucinogenic Dub track, and a nostalgic dark Britpop track, all in the very same album. I'm appreciative and upbeat that albums and artists like this exist; fusing and splicing together genres to create a virtual collage of symphonies and tunes. I believe more people should do this; cut and paste different sonic styles. It's a pinnacle of human society and culture. It unites the world in a spirit of belonging, and creation. Everyone has their own opinion on what the best genre, band, or song is of course. But ultimately, everybody gets together and belongs in this soundscape of rolling hills, vaudeville theatres, and weathered streets.
And that's what counts in the end.
I enjoyed reading all three of your articles. You have a wide range of vocabulary, but make sure you don't let it guide the reader away from your main point. Sometimes, a simple yet delicately arranged set of words can leave a stronger impression on the reader than a flurry of big words they might not understand.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise very well written.