SPIRITUAL - Xtreme Music

elate to other cultures. Exploring the musical calligraphy of cultures
throughout the world is a wonderful way to explore the spiritual
significance of music.
When we examine ethnomusicology under a spiritual spotlight,
we can see how music sustains culture in the value that people
place on certain songs and styles of music. Ritual and tradition are
also tightly tuned to musical expressions in culture. In this sense,
music shapes culture. Music is one way we can record and reflect the
history of humanity. Cultures have received a spiritual inheritance
by adopting music throughout the generations, and developing their
expressions of musical styles. Music can define and identify the
sound identity of a culture.
Music points to the ways in which different faith communities
respond to their creeds. Understanding creeds is important
because religious beliefs will always affect the reality of peoples’
lives and thoughts concerning music. Faith is foundational to
any creed held dearly in the hearts and minds of people. Faith
frameworks have a spiritual territory observed in places of spiritual
significance. The co-existence of music and spirituality enables
humanity’s collective consciousness to become increasing more
socially and spiritually attuned.
My hope is that this book series exploring The Spiritual
Significance of Music has invited you to consider your own faith and
values in life and music. The greatest desire for this book, project,
and website is to reflect a global village where we all embrace life,
love, and music. This is made possible by individuals cherishing the
community around them and by being a blessing to others through
love, service, and thanksgiving. May our lives continue to be filled
with the greatest music of all: Love.
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