View of Music Affects Philosophy—part 2

View of Music Affects Philosophy—part 2 

            Those who have read very much of my philosophical writings know that I am always skeptical of any philosophical view that is autonomous or tends to lead toward autonomy.  All real truth is congruent truth that is related to real life. Therefore, there is no aspect of what I call true truth that is a part of a closed system which is not related to real life or that is developed from a philosophy that is a law to itself because its truth is part of an esoteric truth that is found in music’s little non-related “bubble”.  All music philosophy must submit to the lordship of Christ.

             I also contend that music has the power to communicate information, moods, emotions, and message to the listener and the performer.  So, although music does not function exactly like written language, its function is at least analogous to language.  Music has so much power to say something that in some ways it is beyond language in its ability to communicate information directly to the listener.  Therefore, its power t affect the whole-life of a person should never be taken lightly.  This fact places the onus probandi on every Christian musician.

Thought doe the Day

It seems strange that musicians who spend a lifetime singing and playing their heart out to audiences say that music does not have the power to communicate anyting to an audience.