Chapter 6

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"In a world of peace and love music would be the universal language." -Henry David Thoreau (The Art of Being Human tenth edition, Richard Paul Janaro, Thelma C. Altshuler, Henry David Thoreau, Page 156, left margin)

13th century, Christian and Muslim playing ouds Catinas de Santa Maria by king Alfonso X, Europe, Alfonso X, "The Wise"

Even if you don't understand someone's language you can always appreciate their music. The sounds of the instruments can be alluring enough to coax you to want to stay and listen. I love listening to German music and any music that's sung in a Celtic language, even though I don't fully know what they are saying yet. I am trying to learn though!

In a world that is just filled with peace and love music could be shared with everyone and cultures could peacefully share their folk stories and traditions. Music is the reason I got so excited to learn Gaeliege and find out more about my heritage. Songs can get others interested to learn about the stories of another culture.

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"Music provides a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without" -Confucius (The Art of Being Human tenth edition, Richard Paul Janaro, Thelma C. Altshuler, Confucius, Page 161, right margin)

1889, Russian Boy with Balalaika, Russia, Wilhelm Amandus Beer

Music isn't just a good pass time for people it also helps people with exceptionalities. Music therapy is an amazing way to treat people with memory issues, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, and ADHD. Out university is one of the few universities in the state that offers a degree in music therapy. On a downside to that is the program is really selective and can be hard to actually get into.
Personally, I don't know where I would be without music. I have ADHD so I have a hard time focusing on doing anything that involves reading or writing without having something in my ear playing. I love to read and write so without music I wouldn't have a huge part of who I am. Music has also helped me cope with other health and family issues that I don't wish to get into details about.

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"Our sweetest songs are those that tell the saddest thoughts" -Percy Bysshe Shelley (The Art of Being Human tenth edition, Richard Paul Janaro, Thelma C. Altshuler, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Page 170, left margin)

 around 1583-1666, Jester with lute, Haarlem, Frans Hals

This quote is completely true I'm just not sure why we like sad music. Songs with sadder undertones or just straight-up sad lyrics seem to be more appealing. They make us think and feel so maybe that's why we like them so much. Humans are just big loving babies at times, a lot of people just want to help others feel good or seek out problems. Others I guess just like sad songs because it gives them an excuse to feel sad without having to think about their own personal issues that may be making them sad. Music is a good escape tool but even I find myself listening to sad songs when I want to cheer up.

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