The Enchanting Power of Music!

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This is my final post of the year, and I reflected on the joy of carrying music into the new year; may it be a year filled with peace, love, and music.

Music, a universal language, has played a crucial role in human civilisation, shaping emotions, cultures, and societies for centuries. It can evoke feelings and memories, reduce stress, and uplift mood, supporting mental well-being. Music influences cultures, brings communities together, and promotes social cohesion through events like ceremonies, concerts, and festivals. It connects generations, displays creativity, and allows us to express ourselves and build connections. Moreover, music is a significant educational resource, transmitting stories and messages across generations via lyrics and melodies. National anthems, protest songs, and lullabies inspire, motivate, and offer comfort to people from all backgrounds. Overall, music’s significance extends beyond entertainment; it fosters emotional health, strengthens bonds, and enriches cultural traditions. It remains a vital aspect of the human experience, deserving of recognition and preservation.

Rainy Blues, Painting by Michael Cheval. 2024

We all, more or less, consciously or unconsciously, listen to music every day. Since the songs are created by humans rather than artificial means, they primarily affect our mood.
I grew up surrounded by music because my mother loved it. My older brother, Soroosh, who brought home many LPs and singles, taught Al and me numerous songs, bands, and songwriters.

I don’t know about you, but I prefer listening to music on recorders or vinyl in my home rather than in a concert hall. You know, in this way, I can immerse myself more deeply in each note or sound and feel the composer’s emotions.
It reminds me of a film I saw many years ago: Luchino Visconti’s Conversation Piece (Italian: Gruppo di famiglia in un interno), starring Burt Lancaster and Helmut Berger, etc. In which Professor (Burt Lancaster) says the same to Konrad (Helmut Berger).

However, I didn’t come across that part!😁😅

I came across these illustrations of classical music, created with modern techniques or AI, to show how melodies express emotion. I found them quite fascinating.

And here’s a surprising twist: artificial intelligence shows it understands art far better than humans!

I hope you enjoy them! Wishing you, wherever you are, a wonderful Silvester Eve and a joyful start to the New Year, filled with peace and love. Take good care! 💖🌟🥰🥂

36 thoughts on “The Enchanting Power of Music!”

  5. I agree with all you say about music. Hence, I married a musician, so as to have live music in my home every day.

    I do prefer human made music, to AI music; all human made arts to AI art. That is not to say I do not like all AI art, but it speaks of my personal preferences.

    I also think that although AI might understand the art “better” I must ask wherein does “better” lie?

    I believe that whatever our individual interpretations are, correct or mistaken, therein lies an actuality of humanity. “Use it or lose it”

    Happy New Year to you, dear Aladin!

    I have enjoyed all of the intellectuality I find here, on your blog. I am revved up for another year of visiting you, your ideals/ideas, your intellectual heroes and your history lessons.

    Thank you dear friend!

    🕊✨❦🌟😘💙

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    • Having a live musician by your side is always a joy.
      Of course, I wholeheartedly agree; human arts feel more genuine and carry a part of the artist’s soul. AI doesn’t truly create art; it merely mimics human art with a wide array of possibilities, though we can sense the lack of a soul in it.
      In my comment on the last video, I used the word “better” to convey my desire to criticise politicians!
      Thank you, my dear and esteemed friend, for your insightful and excellent comments on my littleness, which have taught me a great deal. I also enjoy engaging with your brilliant artworks on your blog, and I wish you a happy and healthy New Year!
      I look forward to enjoying your amazing posts in the coming year.
      Take care and have a wonderful time. Guten Rutsch (a good slip!), as the Germans say, for a safe slip into the new year!
      🙏🙏💖🤗😘💕💥✨🎉

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  9. Thank you for this reflective essay on music, indeed “a vital aspect of the human experience.” A wonderful topic to focus on for your last post of the year and I agree, music on a vinyl is more appealing and immersive and certainly less expensive! 🎶 May your new year be blessed with peace, love, and all your favorite songs! 😊🕺🏻🎼

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