A new approach: The Healing power of Mozart.
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A new approach: The Healing power of Mozart.
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Mozart's music, for me, is profound. He is arguably the greatest musical genius the world has ever seen. This is not stated for amusement. It's true. Mozart's music was for everybody back then and now. It is timeless in its mastery and boastful brilliance.
His music helps me when I'm down, doing good and in times of inner reflection. It has a powerful effect on me. In the pits of my problems I can listen to Mozart and find nothing but happiness while i listen. That significantly helps my mood, focus and in the long run, my recovery.
For me when i listen, my problems stop and the music takes over. Like nature is his music and I suggest him to others only because it might help some as it does me. And that is worth it alone.
YouTube - The Genius of Mozart (Part 1 of 18
this will peak your interest.
I recommend his Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. All 3 movements. You tube it.
thanks all.
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Mozart's music, for me, is profound. He is arguably the greatest musical genius the world has ever seen. This is not stated for amusement. It's true. Mozart's music was for everybody back then and now. It is timeless in its mastery and boastful brilliance.
His music helps me when I'm down, doing good and in times of inner reflection. It has a powerful effect on me. In the pits of my problems I can listen to Mozart and find nothing but happiness while i listen. That significantly helps my mood, focus and in the long run, my recovery.
For me when i listen, my problems stop and the music takes over. Like nature is his music and I suggest him to others only because it might help some as it does me. And that is worth it alone.
YouTube - The Genius of Mozart (Part 1 of 18
this will peak your interest.
I recommend his Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. All 3 movements. You tube it.
thanks all.
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Originally Posted by samsung 
If this is not in the proper place, please help me get it there. Thank you.
Mozart's music, for me, is profound. He is arguably the greatest musical genius the world has ever seen. This is not stated for amusement. It's true. Mozart's music was for everybody back then and now. It is timeless in its mastery and boastful brilliance.
His music helps me when I'm down, doing good and in times of inner reflection. It has a powerful effect on me. In the pits of my problems I can listen to Mozart and find nothing but happiness while i listen. That significantly helps my mood, focus and in the long run, my recovery.
For me when i listen, my problems stop and the music takes over. Like nature is his music and I suggest him to others only because it might help some as it does me. And that is worth it alone.
YouTube - The Genius of Mozart (Part 1 of 18
this will peak your interest.
I recommend his Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. All 3 movements. You tube it.
thanks all.
:ghug2
Mozart's music, for me, is profound. He is arguably the greatest musical genius the world has ever seen. This is not stated for amusement. It's true. Mozart's music was for everybody back then and now. It is timeless in its mastery and boastful brilliance.
His music helps me when I'm down, doing good and in times of inner reflection. It has a powerful effect on me. In the pits of my problems I can listen to Mozart and find nothing but happiness while i listen. That significantly helps my mood, focus and in the long run, my recovery.
For me when i listen, my problems stop and the music takes over. Like nature is his music and I suggest him to others only because it might help some as it does me. And that is worth it alone.
YouTube - The Genius of Mozart (Part 1 of 18
this will peak your interest.
I recommend his Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. All 3 movements. You tube it.
thanks all.
:ghug2
I think my favorite piece of music is Barber's adagio for strings. Although it is very sad, it is haunting in its beauty. Last summer when I put my baby boy (Teddy Bear) to sleep, each Monday night at 7 I'd light a candle (they have a worldwide candle light ceremony at that time) and just listen to his music. It did help me move through that painful time, to an extent.
Anyway, perhaps I'll put some on today. Thanks
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I'm an 18th-century music specialist. I play piano and teach music theory and music history.
Listening to Mozart does NOT help you relax more than listening to other music. There is no such thing as the Mozart effect. Its just another marketing scheme. People should just listen to what they enjoy. And there is probably no bigger Mozart fan than me.. lol
Listening to Mozart does NOT help you relax more than listening to other music. There is no such thing as the Mozart effect. Its just another marketing scheme. People should just listen to what they enjoy. And there is probably no bigger Mozart fan than me.. lol
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Originally Posted by Eroica
I'm an 18th-century music specialist. I play piano and teach music theory and music history.
Listening to Mozart does NOT help you relax more than listening to other music. There is no such thing as the Mozart effect. Its just another marketing scheme. People should just listen to what they enjoy. And there is probably no bigger Mozart fan than me.. lol
Listening to Mozart does NOT help you relax more than listening to other music. There is no such thing as the Mozart effect. Its just another marketing scheme. People should just listen to what they enjoy. And there is probably no bigger Mozart fan than me.. lol
As for classical music, I love to relax to Aaron Copeland and Ravel with either of the Johann Strausses in a distant third.
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My first violin teacher in the 6th grade studied under Copeland. Somehow you would think we would have played something other than Hoedown (Otherwise known as the song from the Beef commercials), but no!
I love classical music (except Bach. Never cared for him). I have played piano since I was 6 and violin since I was 11, and though I haven't been playing much lately I still love it. Lately I've also started to love Red Dirt music. Cross Canadian Ragweed is probably the best known Red Dirt band, and it seems like outside of OK and TX it's called Southern Rock, but it really is a separate type of music. It's so relaxing and always makes me feel restored after listening to it, much the way Mozart does.
I love classical music (except Bach. Never cared for him). I have played piano since I was 6 and violin since I was 11, and though I haven't been playing much lately I still love it. Lately I've also started to love Red Dirt music. Cross Canadian Ragweed is probably the best known Red Dirt band, and it seems like outside of OK and TX it's called Southern Rock, but it really is a separate type of music. It's so relaxing and always makes me feel restored after listening to it, much the way Mozart does.
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Originally Posted by Eroica
I'm an 18th-century music specialist. I play piano and teach music theory and music history.
Listening to Mozart does NOT help you relax more than listening to other music. There is no such thing as the Mozart effect. Its just another marketing scheme. People should just listen to what they enjoy. And there is probably no bigger Mozart fan than me.. lol
Listening to Mozart does NOT help you relax more than listening to other music. There is no such thing as the Mozart effect. Its just another marketing scheme. People should just listen to what they enjoy. And there is probably no bigger Mozart fan than me.. lol
The researchers who did the study of how music can improve spacial recognition happened to use a piece by Mozart. In reality it could be any music that please one.
That wasn't the focus of my post. Sorry if you were misguided. Mozart is my musical hero biased on his ability as a composer. Not any market scheme.
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I have this really cool book that was published in 1909 - 100 years ago. It is called Master Musicians. I bet it would fetch a price, but I cherish it. In it, I have pics (?) of all of the master musicians and their life stories. I found it in a used book store in San Diego. At any rate, I think I shall read it again. Thanks for this inspiring thread. It is one of my most cherished books. I have Schumann, Handel, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Mendelsohn, Chopin, Wagner, Listz, Verdi, and Grieg - all with their life stories.
)I have this really cool book that was published in 1909 - 100 years ago. It is called Master Musicians. I bet it would fetch a price, but I cherish it. In it, I have pics (?) of all of the master musicians and their life stories. I found it in a used book store in San Diego. At any rate, I think I shall read it again. Thanks for this inspiring thread. It is one of my most cherished books. I have Schumann, Handel, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Mendelsohn, Chopin, Wagner, Listz, Verdi, and Grieg - all with their life stories.
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Originally Posted by Phaleron
I grew up playing the saxaphone, so my first love is jazz, but I do dig Sibelius.
Now... how my dad got started on the bagpipe is a bit of a mystery...
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I was 'forced' to play the piano. Meh. I took up violin because I knew I wouldn't have time for two instruments, and I didn't want to play the same thing sis played. Or have to see her in band class every day. 
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Originally Posted by Phaleron
I grew up playing the saxaphone, so my first love is jazz, but I do dig Sibelius.
Please lend an ear
That ye all may hear
Some shimmering sharps and flats.
For those cozy virtuoso,
Known as 'hipsters' to the trade,
Wish to show you now
Precisely how
Jazz music is made.
Take some skins,
Jazz begins,
Take a bass
Steady pace,
Take a box,
One that rocks,
Take a blue horn New Orleans-born.
Take a stick
With a lick,
Take a bone,
Dixie-grown,
Take a spot,
Cool and hot,
Now you has jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz!
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Originally Posted by Phaleron
haha! My brother played trombone because he didn't want to be in the same section as me.
Do you still play?
Do you still play?
Of course we all know why a viola is better than a violin: it burns longer.
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Originally Posted by gneiss
Occasionally. I'm pretty rusty now though, and it doesn't sound very good when I do play. But I still have my trusty old violin, and whenever my grandmother decides she's done with the viola, I'll inherit a viola as well. Guess I might have to start practicing again....
Of course we all know why a viola is better than a violin: it burns longer.
Of course we all know why a viola is better than a violin: it burns longer.
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I agree with "whatever music that pleases you can have a positive impact"
But since I happened to bump into Dr Drew getting interviewed by Dennis Miller last night thought I pass along that Dr D says classical music in general as well as cardio exercise are on a par with medication in regards to the treatment of depression.
I could see where that might be true.
But since I happened to bump into Dr Drew getting interviewed by Dennis Miller last night thought I pass along that Dr D says classical music in general as well as cardio exercise are on a par with medication in regards to the treatment of depression.
I could see where that might be true.
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Originally Posted by joinedintime
I agree with "whatever music that pleases you can have a positive impact"
But since I happened to bump into Dr Drew getting interviewed by Dennis Miller last night thought I pass along that Dr D says classical music in general as well as cardio exercise are on a par with medication in regards to the treatment of depression.
I could see where that might be true.
But since I happened to bump into Dr Drew getting interviewed by Dennis Miller last night thought I pass along that Dr D says classical music in general as well as cardio exercise are on a par with medication in regards to the treatment of depression.
I could see where that might be true.
So much for those of us (like me) that choose Musicals over the majority of Classical music.
Then again, it just might be the fact I have the soundtrack to High Society by Cole Porter in my head tonight.
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