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
