Friday, December 26, 2008

Music to promote serenity in this chaotic world

I have observed that people who practice soft, light or classical music or at least who have a penchant for such music are generally peaceful by nature. I guess there is an implicit divine quality in such music that usually subdues the anger or violent behavior in an individual following/pursuing it.

I feel we could use this inherent power of music to promote peace/harmony in this chaotic world. If we can instill interest for music in children at a young or tender age I feel it could do wonders!!. I am saying this because its an observed fact that there are not many individuals in this world who are passionate about music and at the same time known for inhumane activities. I agree that people such as Beethoven were a bit irritable by nature but that was by no means extreme or violent

So, my appeal to the governments/authorities all over the world is to develop an education system that stresses and promotes such music among children . This could indirectly suppress the violent or extremist behavior in an individual or at least I feel people of such nature will not be easily lured or brain washed to spread dissonance/chaos in the world. The other added benefit of music is that it could in turn act as an antidote against terrorism and violence. Furthermore, research has shown that such music enhances creativity in an individual.