Discussion and reply on Music

1. by  Tyler Costa  - Thursday, October 19, 2017, 3:09 PM

 

The phenomenon described above could help lead to an appreciation of all the cultures around the world. People of all races and religions bond over music, and since all our music is based on and developed from similar characteristics it would be a huge step in coming together and being more appreciative of each other. The arts have always been a way to bring large groups of people together to appreciate and celebrate a common idea. It may not get us to our end goal of world peace, but could be a huge start in bringing the world just a bit closer to the level of appreciation we seek. Overall although it would begin to take us in the right direction I believe we are too far along the current route for something like a common appreciation for the arts to reverse the direction.

2. by  Matthew Tringali  - Thursday, October 19, 2017, 2:53 PM

 

The phenomenon of the blending of music between different cultures creates an exponential amount of potential forms of music. Starting with the branching off of Christianity from Judaism and slightly from Islam new chants and notations began to spread throughout Europe. This complicated system of music spread quickly and allowed new forms of music to be created. All musical cultures are somewhat linked and therefore should be accepted. Since the Americas compiled a sort of melting pot of musical styles and cultures this can be seen as exemplar of how most if not all forms of music are interconnected. These forms of music should be appreciated around the world because they come from European classical music combined with African culture and the pre-existing Native American forms of music. A love for music and arts should help draw people closer together because these music and arts originated from most likely the same stem and branched off to be diverse and culturally adapted. I think a common denominator such as music can lead to an understanding and appreciation of other cultures if people can see that although they may seem so different, they are actually more similar than one may think. 

3. by  Toby Lau  - Thursday, October 19, 2017, 2:39 PM

 

The phenomenon involves people of all different cultures coming together and making music together. First, the process would involve people who are accepting of other cultures, which in itself is a big step towards bringing people together. When people from different parts of the world come together and make music, there are different aspects and pieces of culture amongst the people that are being put together into a piece of art work, the music. I think through this, the people making the music and the audience as well can definitely come together and bond through appreciation of music.