11 Mar
2006
11 Mar
'06
noon
Hi Carlo!
I'm wondering... I do have an urge to be able to
support myself from
music. Be it from earning money from it or be it from receiving free
food, shelter, clothing and goodies in a soon-to-come free society.
Amen, Brother!
So I'm wondering, the golden rule sayeth 'do
onto others as you would
have it done onto you', so it appears that music that is made to be
traded for shelter and clothing ought to contain messages that let the
receiver be able to produce more shelter and clothing.
IE: Inspirational messages that actually improve people's internals,
rather than just a spacy trip.
Of course all knowledge that comes to us from inspirationland is
inherently good and valuable, but perhaps it is a good idea to spread
knowledge that is good RIGHT NOW. Hammy hammy. Listen and eat more.
So I have come to believe that there is an inherent difference between
'day job' music and 'full fledged musician' music, where the former art
has mainly the function of recreation for the artist, while the latter
has that function for the audience. (not black and white, just
_primarily_, or _as a tendency. Both can have both functions, I am
talking about the intention.
How can we use this to lead happier, more fulfilled lives?
Carlo
I like bringing in that perspective, as those are very important questions.
Being an occultist - I've got to go metaphysical on you to give my answers.
This is my alternative scenario to having to make a lot of money from
music:
Use music to change the world we live in - to change people's consciousness
- to *create* a world where money is no longer necessary.
That's a different approach to bringing about the same end - and assuredly,
the better one.
I believe that music coming from an inspired place can alter people's
consciousness - can move them, awaken them, trigger them, inspire them and
empower them.
And this doesn't have to be through explicit words in the form of lyrics -
it can be just in the intent - *where* the music is coming from - how it
makes people *feel*.
That is the incredible power of music - that it acts on a subconscious and
a superconscious level - it gets around the intellect and all the
judgements it holds that keep us stuck.
Music is a magical potency.
Music can free the mind.
And now that you all realize how way out there I am, I will take this even
a step further - because I think this is something of profound importance
to humanity and to the future:
I have no doubt whatsoever that the present order of things must collapse -
it is going to go down in flames, and sooner rather than later, I think.
Which leaves the question - what then?
What kind of life will be worth living in the aftermath - in the ruins of a
scorched and sterilized planet?
As an occultist, I am well aware of the incredible power of Sound - both to
destroy and to create - and to heal.
I believe through the intelligent use of sound and music, that even such a
ravaged earth can be healed - the radioactive fallout rendered harmless,
new life brought forth - and the hearts and minds of those left to rebuild
can be healed and expanded as well.
A musician - when truly inspired - is also a magician.
I've no doubt that is why the bards of old were so honored - and perhaps
will be again someday.
(Apologies for the lengthy reply - but some things just can't be answered
in 6 lines.)
To the future bards of the world!
- Maluvia