The right music can have a calming effect on babies. Thus, some have claimed that serene passages of classical music should be played to babies as part of their formation. However, it is not Mozart who impacts infants the most. The soothing tone of a loving mother is much more effective. A recent study by … Read more
One longstanding Church practice oriented to the worship of God has been the chanting of psalms and hymns. From the earliest times, monks engaged in liturgical chanting that complemented their often grueling lives. These monks managed to accommodate hours spent in choir while providing for their material needs. French author, Dr. Alftred Tomatis, tells the … Read more
“Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” This quotation is attributed to British playwright William Congreve (1670-1729). It is usually paraphrased as “Music soothes the savage beast.” Order Today: Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society—Where We’ve Been, How We Got … Read more
These are challenging times for the classical music world. Critical Race Theory and its fellow travelers are targeting music blasting away, cutting the ground out from under them much faster than they can shore up their foundations. The Mathematics of Systemic Racism The accusations against classical music are like those in other fields. There are … Read more
Bob Dylan has just sold his entire 600-song catalog to Universal Music Publishing Group for an estimated $300 million. The move is highly symbolic yet hardly surprising. The 79-year-old artist has always been a paradoxical and symbolic character on the American music scene. The sixties folk singer became a rebel of the counterculture that rejected … Read more
It is becoming nearly impossible to find a quiet place in our frenzied world. However, those seeking refuge from the noise and intemperance can still find it. They just need to know where to look. This became clear for me on a recent trip to visit friends in North Carolina. They are blessed to have … Read more
Extreme Noise Terror, Pungent Stench and Pestilence are all disagreeable topics of conversation for most people. They should be avoided in polite company. However, these repugnant things enjoy some favor in today’s postmodern society. The three topics are actually the names of death metal bands casually mentioned in a recent newspaper article. These names are … Read more
