The Power of Music

Last night, I was in a truck with three other people and the song "Watching You" by Rodney Atkins came on the radio. That was the first time I had ever heard it and I cried the whole time oblivious to the other people in the car. Granted it was dark and they didn't notice. That was good, but those of you who know me must know I hardly ever cry. Four times in my life (in public anyway) that I can remember to date. Now what was it about this song? Well, as I sat there listening, I strongly felt the Spirit of God. It wasn't because of the guitar by itself, or the singing, or even the words. The words read by themselves are great, but only when all of these elements are combined together to be music does it carry the power of God's holy messenger. This started me thinking about how powerful and spectacular music is. Let's just leave it a that. Anyway, I really, really like this song and listening to it over and over. :)

Song of the Ocean

Written by Jon Schmidt, this is my recording that I did a few months ago.
Right here. :D

Silence

Silence would,

If it ever caught me,

Be more oppressive

Than any sound.

I’m not sure that

I could ever

Consent to stand still

And let him by.

When with one simple deed

I could end my suffering

And get rid of Silence

For a moment.

By making a sound

I win but a moment,

But I can make music

Forever.

What is Sound?

A transfer of energy.
Vibrations.
Moving from particle to particle.

The velocity of the movement
Determining the pitch.

So simplistic
And yet,
A combination of these
And it evolves to a new substance.
One that we call

Music.

A transfer of sound.
Ideas.
Moving from person to person.

The feeling of the music
Determining the emotion.

So simplistic,
And yet,
Music is so powerful.