Ways Music Brings Us Closer To Truth

Ways medicine Brings Us Closer To TruthThe quotation from Pablo Picasso said, Art is a lie that brings us ne ber to the truth. By machination, Picasso meant anything that was of a originative form painting, literature, music, dancing, etc. The way the word lie is being wontd is not necessarily they way we would usually imply lying. Lie is used hither instead of more like a way or path, or even substance that once weve been engulfed in we loafer see the truth for what it unfeignedly is. Truth can be seen in a similar way, its not necessarily the truth but a realization of something that we didnt know about beforehand. The art form that I plan on using to validate Picassos quote is music. With music, you can become closer to the truth through, sense, the language and words that are being used, with perception. Music, whether being Rap, Classical, or Rock all has a message hidden within the words or instrumentals that are being used.There are numerous an(prenominal) ways in whi ch music brings us closer to the truth, regardless of what genre is used. If a soul has just had heartbreak, and choose to find out to love songs repeatedly emotion begins to arise. For a girl, of course she cleverness be in tears and while listening to the songs the thought of her past relationship pass on come up. But it is possible that by listening to the songs, and the words being said that she might come to the realization that there are other muckle out there and that the break-up might not have been as bad after all. For a boy, he might use music to help motivate him for a big plunk for that he is about to play in. The language being used could be seen as encouraging words that al impoverished him to be brought up and well on the watch for what is ahead of him. For anybody music can motivate, shift feelings or opinions on a matter, or help someone out in a situation. Music can be seen as a second conscience if wanted to be. Going back to the example of a boy being motivated before a big game, he is he listening to the song. Heart of a Champion by Nelly, the lyrics that are used in the chorusAint no way they can backtrack me now NellyCause Im on my way, I can feel my ring comingIts the blood of a champion, pumpingDeep inside my veins, too much plume to be runningIma get what I can and more, even ifMy blood, my sweat, and my tears dont mean nothingIts the heart of a champion (its the heart of me)(Its the heart of a..) in me. (http//www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/nelly/heartofachampion.html) These lyrics can be seem very motivational and almost identical to his thoughts about the game that he is about to play in.There are many theories regarding when and where music originated. Many agree that music began even before man existed. Historiographers point out that there are six periods of music and each period has a particular style of music that greatly contributed to what music is today (http//musiced.about.com/od/beginnersguide/a/intro.htm) The six periods of music include Medieval/Middle ages, rebirth, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, twentieth century. Music during the middle Ages is characterized by the beginning of musical notation as well as polyphony, there were two general types of music styles the monophonic and the polyphonic. Renaissance path rebirth and in music this period brought about many changes in the way music was created and perceived. The word baroque comes from the Italian word barocco which means bizarre. The Baroque period was a time when composers experimented with form, styles and instruments. This period saw the development of opera and instrumental music. The music of the Classical period, which spans from 1750 to 1820, is characterized by simpler melodies and forms such as the sonatas. The forte-piano was undoubtedly the primary instrument used by composers during the Classical period. Historiographers define the Romantic Music period from the 1800 to 1900. It is characterized by using music to ann ounce a story or express an idea, and the use of various instruments including wind instruments. Melodies are fuller and more dramatic. Music during the 20th century brought about many innovations on how music was performed and appreciated. Artists were more willing to experiment on new music forms and used technology to enhance their compositions. (http//musiced.about.com/od/beginnersguide/a/intro.htm)Lyrics were really poetry that is write by a person who has been through a situation and felt the need to write about it. The artist, or songwriter can been see as the person who is setting up the lie to help others come closer to the truth. If the writer has been through a hard time, the music he or she is producing helps those that are listening to bring about that allone is human and we have all been through it. Music can also sometimes be seen as therapeutic, or your own own(prenominal) therapist. With these kinds of lyrics, they can be seem as almost autobiographical, a prim e example for autobiographical lyrics is Grandpa by Of Montreal. The lyrics in Grandpa are describing what an elder man who is obviously a grandfather, does in his daily life. (http//www.metrolyrics.com/the-autobiographical-grandpa-lyrics-of-montreal.html) Lyrics can be calming and help achieve smoothing flows and words that are encouraging, sometimes that is all a person needs to calm down or to perceive something correctly. But what happens when some music doesnt have words but just pure instruments how does a person still become motivated or come to a realization with just pure music?Classical music does not use words, but instead uses instruments to get its point across. How is it possible that with no words, someone can become nearer to the truth? This is where in WOK emotion and perception comes in. If the gait in the song is very fast and low, it could make the person realize how angry they are about something, as to where if the tempo is slow and not has low they can begin to calm down. Though the speed and melody that comes from classical music, it can change someones emotion after listening to it. If a person is distraught or very upset, they can listen to a song have their mood instantly altered. This type of music can even help them realize that the situation they are in is not as dire as they perceived it to be. If someone was going into an art museum, and Mozart was playing while people were covering the art, some would say that it was very calming and allowed them to understand the art being viewed even better. This example shows, that music with or without words can still alter a persons feelings toward something or someone. There is a chance that with the classical music being played, that it could irritate and become very disruptive to a person in a art gallery. Maybe this person cannot stand classical music, or just likes the idea of absorbing the art without any noise being do in the back. Yes, it is easily seen how music can alter a p ersons feelings toward something, but it doesnt determine whether that alteration is negatively or positive.One genre of music, that may not fully validate Picassos avowal, is Rapping. Not of all but most of the rappers talk about all the money, women, and cars that they have. One of the well known rappers of today that go against this statement is Lupe Fiasco. Thus there is still a big issue with a lot of young men who listen to this type of music, because they believe this is the life and that that is actually how the rappers live. Most rappers who actually do all that talking about all the stuff they have, are not speaking of truth. This is where the statement can be seen as invalid. The rapper is telling a lie but he is not bringing the persons listening to him closer to the truth but deeper in non-realistic world. On the contrary, there are some rappers who do live the life they speak of, and someones non-realistic world could be another mans real reality. However, not ever ra pper speaks of lies some tell stories that could be seen as almost fables during their songs. With the reference to fables I mean that the songs could be seen as stories that have a hidden story within it. Therefore, not every rapper should be seen in a negative light.Gil Scott-Heron (born April 1, 1949) is an American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his late 1960s and early 1970s work as a spoken word soul performer and his collaborative work with musician Brian Jackson. His collaborative efforts with Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, color and soul music, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. The music of these albums, most notably Pieces of a Man and Winter in America in the early 1970s, influenced and helped engender later African-American music genres such as hip cut and neo soul. Scott-Herons recording work is often associated with black mili tant activism and has received much critical acclaim for one of his most well-known compositions The Revolution go away Not Be Televised. On his influence, Allmusic wrote Scott-Herons unique proto-rap style influenced a generation of hip-hop artists. (http//gilscottheron.net/about/)Music is a big part of my life I listen to it more than I watch the television. It allows me to get more focus it motivates me, and allows me to realize things that I would not have been able to on my own. I listen to all genres but my personal favorite is RnB. With RnB the music isnt too fast or too slow, and the messages that are normally being portrayed go along with real life situations, and quickly help me to recover some of the truths that I need about life.Art is a lie that brings us nearer to the truth. Music is an art which is a lie that brings us nearer to the truth, by stating that in my opinion I believe that music is one of the biggest art forms that helps bring people closer to the truth. M usic alters peoples opinions and feelings towards things and replaces them with those of the words they heard in the song. Music is everywhere. Even when you wait in an elevator there is music, allowing the ride to be smoothing and relaxing. Music is in the dentist and doctors office while youre waiting so you dont become so antsy. Just while walking in a grocery store if you listen, you will hear music being played while you are grabbing for that box of cereal. Music surrounds us. Music is in nature, the birds singing, the wind blowing, the sun shine-would allow a person to have a good day, as to where if the birds werent singing, the wind was blowing harshly and the sun behind clouds due to the fact of rain the emotion you would feel would differ. Music brings us nearer to the truth everyday without us even knowing it. Music tries to do its job but its up to us and how we interpret it whether or not the job was done correctly.