The Power of Music #9 - Music and Religions
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The "spirit of music" is immersed in all cultures, religions, peoples, cities and traditions, its influence on people is notorious and each person has different ways to enjoy it, live it and feel the music.
Is true that the music reaches and touches depths of our soul, is for that and many more reasons that different religions use music as a great ally.
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In ancient times it was believed that the music affected directly the will, which, in turn, influence on the character and therefore about human behavior, reason by which different religions decided to opt for the music to attract new followers and believers.
Is significant to discover that music produces its impact on that portion of the brain that receives the stimuli of emotions, sensations and feelings without necessarily passing through the brain centers involved in the reason and intelligence. In other words, music can have an impact on us unless we realize.
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Between music and Religion
Religion has had an ambivalent relationship with the music. On the one hand, the majority of theological systems represents paradise as a place where you can listen to sweet harmonies. Both Judeo-Christian angels as Hindu dakinis are playing instruments. At the same time, among the great monotheistic religions there has been disparity of criteria in evaluating the goodness or badness of the music.
Until the arrival of the new was, seemed to have been forgotten that the music has also played a role of lifting to other higher States of consciousness. And the truth is that much of the best composers have been "enlightened" in one way or another with a light that inspired them.
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Music, Paganism or blessing of God
In Orthodox Islam, the music is prohibited. However, its mystical power, the sufi discipline, became an art, today practiced in countries like Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, Senegal and Syria. A similar dispute between Puritans and heterodox occurs also in Judaism.
Christian Church has not saved of this controversy about the virtues of music. If in the early stages of Christianity he scorned it is, being associated to the degrading spectacles of circuses and pagan meetings, as the middle ages progressed towards the Renaissance and was placed in different parts of the mass to become a strong ally to attract followers.
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Since the 19th century, Evangelical churches became mass spectacles, through the gospel or spiritual black, which is sung today in United States, in South Africa. In Spain there are famous Gypsy masses for similar reasons.
African rites, such as candomblé, macumba and santeria are inevitably linked to the vibration of the drum, producing States of "ecstasy".
In conclusion
Music is so influential in our lives and is a language so universal that it is taken by all religions as a "gift of God". Each belief, tradition, and people used to infect people's emotions and touch the soul of each individual.
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Is undisputed the power of music in each person, and regardless of the religion they profess, or beliefs that have, always enjoy the beautiful melodies music.
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El Poder de la Música #9 - La Música y las Religiones
Hola Queridos Steemians
El “espíritu de la música” está inmerso en todas las culturas, religiones, pueblos, ciudades y tradiciones, su influencia sobre las personas es notoria y cada persona tiene diferentes maneras de disfrutarla, vivirla y sentir la música.
Es cierto que la música llega y toca lo mas profundo de nuestra alma, es por eso y muchas mas razones que las diferentes religiones usan la música como una gran aliada.
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En los tiempos antiguos se creía que la música afectaba directamente la voluntad, la que a su vez influía sobre el carácter y por ende sobre la conducta humana, razón por la cual diversas religiones decidieron optar por la Música para atraer nuevos seguidores y creyentes.
Es significativo descubrir que la música produce su impacto sobre esa porción del cerebro que recibe los estímulos de emociones, sensaciones y sentimientos sin pasar necesariamente por los centros cerebrales que involucran la razón y la inteligencia. En otras palabras, la música puede tener un impacto en nosotros sin que nos demos cuenta.
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Entre la Musica y la Religion
La religión ha tenido una relación ambivalente con la música. Por un lado, en la mayoría de los sistemas teológicos se representa el paraíso como un lugar donde se pueden escuchar dulces armonías. Tanto ángeles judeocristianos como dakinis hindúes se representan tocando instrumentos. Al mismo tiempo, entre las grandes religiones monoteístas ha habido disparidad de criterios a la hora de evaluar la bondad o maldad de la música.
Hasta la llegada de la nueva era, parecía haberse olvidado que la música también ha jugado un papel de elevación a otros estados superiores de la conciencia. Y lo cierto es que gran parte de los mejores compositores han estado “iluminados” de una u otra forma con una luz que los inspiraba.
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La Musica, Paganismo o Bendición de Dios
En el Islam ortodoxo, la música está prohibida. Sin embargo, su corriente mística, la disciplina sufí, la convirtió en un arte, hoy día practicado en países como Pakistán, Egipto, Turquía, Irán, Senegal o Siria. Una disputa semejante entre puritanos y heterodoxos se produce tambien en el judaísmo.
La iglesia cristiana no se ha salvado de esta polémica acerca de las virtudes de la música. Si en los primeros tiempos del cristianismo se la despreció, por estar asociada a los espectáculos degradantes de los circos y reuniones paganas, conforme la Edad Media avanzó hacia el Renacimiento y fue puesta en diferentes partes de la misa hasta convertirse en una fuerte aliada para atraer seguidores.
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Desde el siglo XIX, las iglesias evangélicas convirtieron las misas en espectáculos, a través del gospel o espiritual negro, que hoy se canta en Estados Unidos, en Sudáfrica. En España son famosas las misas gitanas por razones semejantes.
Los ritos afroamericanos, como el candomblé, la macumba o la santería están indefectiblemente ligados a la vibración del tambor, produciendo estados de “éxtasis”.
En conclusión
La Música es tan influyente en nuestra vida y es un lenguaje tan universal que es tomada por todas las religiones como un "Don de Dios". Cada Creencia, tradición y pueblo la usa para contagiar de emociones a la gente y tocar el alma de cada individuo.
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Es indiscutible el poder de la música en cada persona, e indiferentemente de la religión que profesen o las creencias que tengan, siempre podrán disfrutar de las bellas melodías musicales.
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I love music. Almost any kind. When I was younger I mostly listened to rock music but soon realized there is much more to it. My friends introduced me to dance, pop music, after joining a choir in high school I added folk songs and gospel. University years and change of environment brought hip hop, blues and jazz. After moving to Canada I have noticed country. Recently and mostly during studying I have been listening to classical music. I enjoy listening to the music, I respect the musicians, conductors, producers and am thankful for the variety and accessibility of music. I also love to sing although after four years of singing in a jazz choir I have no time to pursue this path at the moment. Hopefully soon! Great post @betamusic!
I also hope that soon you will sing again, music is a fundamental part of my life since I have reason to play some instrument, I love the guitar, the piano and I have a choir where I sing my favorite music, thanks for your comment !! ^^
Lots of talents and hard work I see. What kind of songs does your choir sing?
@betamusic
I want to thank you for presenting this well written piece about music! Music has touched my life both spiritually and emotionally. Music is powerful and a true gift to humanity!
Thanks so much @breakingtonight Music has touched my life too!! <3 ^^. thanks for your beautifull comment!!
You're welcome, @betamusic
It is truly a wonderful gift to us all! Have a great day! 🎶
^^. <3 <3 <3
El mejor ejemplo en el cristianismo son las misas de Gospel como mencionas. Si vamos a latinoamerica, creo que esas iglesias evangélicas modernas que tocan canciones de rock cristiano. Me parecen un poco delirante la verdad, pero cada quien con sus gustos. Excelente post! De alta calidad como siempre.
Muy cierto tu comentario querido @jocra gracias por siempre estar atento a mis post un gran abrazo!! ^^.
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Music - Am You's I See. Maybe a bit of a stretch on the word play :)
I regard everything as Sound.
Life is Indeed Music. "M us I c"
Post reminded me of my all time favorite religious quote:
"In the Beginning was the Word, and The Word was With and As God"
Steem On,
Our Words are Alive
:)
Absolutely! Music allows me to drift away, it allows me to feel happy, it allows me to appreciate the moment.
Music fills us with emotions and rejoices our soul
La música, en conjunto con el lenguaje, es una de las mayores creaciones del ser humano (Aunque ya otras especies la habían dominado y usado como medio de comunicación principal). Excelente y ameno artículo :D
Gracias querido @efrageek ^^. me encantan tus comentarios!
¡Estoy de acuerdo!
La música, es una maravilla de la humanidad, hermoso artículo. Feliz día.
Gracias @haydeart Saludos!! ^^.
Yes music is a universal language. As a musician I grew up hearing this from mom who taught music and directed church choir for decades. The disciples sing the psalms and used music in their worship to God. It is interesting how God made that for us even though we speak many different spoken languages. I enjoyed the translation to your post. I will share a post for you as well since you appreciate religious posts. Hope you like it.
https://steemit.com/religion/@enjoywithtroy/a-prayer-celebrating-life
You made a very nice post, thanks for your comment and for sharing your beautiful words ^^.
Music can be very influential.
That's very true dear friend ^^.