By Chinmay Bhandari
It has been ages since humanity has evolved into what it is today. From the attraction of wheel to exploring skies above, the journey has been secular and mufti-faceted.
One thing however, remained constant along with the indigenous curiosity, which is a wish to express oneself. We, humans have searched for thousands of ways to express ourselves.
Every form of art, every type of sport has been conceived for that same reason. One form however rose above all others and remained the integral part of life, that form is Music.
Music evolved with the humankind. Since the days of crude beats on wood to modern sophisticated symphonies, music continued and continues to enamor us. It has been the constant form of celebration and expression.
There is something truly special about this art. Every culture, every society painted music in its own colors. Just like dance and painting, music has dawned ethnic influences with simplicity and elegance.
Along with the progress of time, we started to add our words to express everything more vividly. Ballads then became the way of life and torchbearers of civilizations. However, music never needed words to convey anything. Words quite akin to spices were only some add-ons. Words just made it easier to embody an emotion.
Music never really required any language, because it is itself, the language of human heart. It speaks for that perennial mind, which could not speak but which feels everything, which had no language to speak but had tons of things to say.
I have always wondered what it was that made music so special.What is so special about music that it has carried along ethos of humanity with it? As I kept thinking, just one answer seemed plausible to me.
Music has the uncanny capability of translating and interpreting the subliminal emotions of the human heart. Be it the raw passion of rock music. Be it the exuberance of pop, be it the polished expression of classical music or be it the subtlety of a solo piano, it brings out the deepest realms of our mind.
Music can communicate all phases that a person just cannot put into words. How do we otherwise communicate serenity, melancholy or poise, you just tell me that.
A simple note of a piano, a voice of an organ, a single beat of a drum or a string plucked on the violin, they have the capacity to heal and the force to make us submit. It can sink us in depression and bring us out of it in no time. It can ignite a hope in darkest of times. It can inspire us and it can addict us too. Such is the prowess of music.
It is no wonder as to why every civilization has had decorated persons who were maestros of music. It is no wonder, many of the heroes resorted to powers of music once in a while. It has always happened and it will continue to happen. After all music is the only language, which one heart speaks and millions understand.
Copyright 11/28/10
15 comments:
Chinmay first let me welcome you and thankyou for this wonderful post. The thoughts behind the words are exceedingly deep, profound and eloquently arranged.
Your artistic side definitely stepped forward into the forefront with this and we are all the better for that revelation.
I am reminded of an old song from the 1970's "I believe in Music" by the Statler Brothers found here Courtesy of Actionext.Com
http://www.actionext.com/names_t/the_statler_brothers_lyrics/i_believe_in_music.html
I believe that piece shares your views and compliments your words Above Chinmay!
Wowza! You are quite an artist my friend,. Really niece and enlightening piece which was fresh to read and really spoke the Truth, In a Beautiful Manner
Really great job my friend!!!
@ professor
Sir, first off i got to thank you for letting me write here. because being a writer where veterans like you and angle write and a young fine fellow like deal does, is no less than a privilege.
I wanted to post something different and better here. Something that will remain true to the core values of this place.So,i decided to cast aside my regular analysis type stuff,and to write about something i love the most.
Thank you sir for your compliments as they always are prized possession. I will try to continue adding my little inputs here once in a while.
@ deal
Thank you buddy for the compliments. I am no artist. I am just someone who rather passionately appreciates an art and artist. Music is something i cannot live without. So, i suppose that is why it may have come out better.
Angel aka the Philosopher said...
Oh my! Chinmay, this was a lovely piece. I can appreciate your wonderful passion for this art form that can touch our souls and emotions, as
many of the arts can. I really enjoyed reading
and loved it! Thank you for sharing this with us!
;).....
I enjoyed this piece very much Chinmay. The way in which you laid it out was so profound. This piece aptly describes in detail why so many people (myself included) see music as the universal language.
As you stated, music's ability to both convey and change one's emotions is something that can't be overstated. As someone who listens to so many different music genres, I could really connect with what you wrote here.
Great work!
@ angle
Thank you very much for your compliments. I really appreciate your feedback. And, music is something i love, but only to listen ha ha.
@ JVCXV
I am mightily pleased to converse with you. Professor, deal they have been great fan of your work on BR. Unfortunately i joined in later, so never had the opportunity to interact with you.
That being said, Thank you for the kind words. I am happy that you could relate to it. I fall in the same category, who listens to lot of genres and loves them.
@Chinmay: With contributions such as this one You've proven the reason why you are a Prowl'er & that you belong here Chinmay.
Music, like Writing, is a communicating device which is born of the very basic human need to express. When both are united we call it Song, Chinmay.
While each can exist separately, together they augment & amplify the effect of the other on all who come under their influence.
Thank you for using your talents to show all who read this the ways that communication uses to make us aware of ourselves & all others with whom we share this precious existence we humans call Life. ;D
Simply beautiful, chinmay.
Thank you very much Sulay, means a lot :-)
@Sulayman H. The comment is appreciated by TPWS! It honors the contributor of this masterpiece as it should!
@Chinmay: Sir, As of this moment This Piece has so far had 155 reads since you posted it just a mere 2 weeks (14 days)ago.
It is the most read piece of any posted here by a Prowl Member to date! Congratulations Chinmay!
Am speechless.It is a plain surprise.
I mean am happy that my work is most read, however, there are so many better posts on this site, that i feel kind of bad too.
The Plain Truth is that this Delightful Work of yours has evoked the most interest from our ever growing and internationally based readership, my friend.
It appears that music is indeed the language that has a universal bond in us all. These fine readers have demonstrated that, by clicking on your offering the most!
That Sir, is the proof of the title and the real credit to the mind which gave it life for all to
see and thus appreciate!;D
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