Music and Life: A study of the relations between ourselves and music
Harmony of Emotions: Exploring the Transformative Power of MusicBy Thomas Whitney Surette
Length4h 31m
About this audiobook
In "Music and Life: A Study of the Relations Between Ourselves and Music," Thomas Whitney Surette meticulously explores the profound and intricate connections between human experience and musical expression. This analytical work combines a philosophical approach with empirical observations, delving into the psychological and emotional impacts of music on the human condition. Surette's literary style is both accessible and erudite, characterized by a harmonious blend of scholarly rigor and lyrical prose, making complex ideas resonate with a broad audience. His examination is rooted in the early 20th-century context of burgeoning psychology and burgeoning interest in the arts, drawing on contemporary theories to elucidate how music serves as a mirror reflecting our innermost thoughts and feelings. Thomas Whitney Surette, an influential American theorist and composer, was deeply engaged in the study of music's role in society throughout his life. His academic background and personal passion for music innovation provided him with unique insights that informed his writing. Surette sought to bridge the often-separated realms of music theory and everyday experience, demonstrating how music shapes our emotional landscapes and cultural narratives. This illuminating work is highly recommended for anyone interested in the intersections of art, psychology, and human experience. Whether you are a musician, a musicologist, or simply a lover of music, Surette'Äôs profound insights will enrich your understanding of music'Äôs pivotal role in shaping our lives.
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Length4 hrs 31 mins
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Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1II. THE VALUE OF SINGING
21CHAPTER V THE OPERA
2III. CURRENT METHODS OF TEACHING
22I. WHAT IS OPERA?
3IV. WHAT SHOULD CHILDREN SING?
23II. OPERA IN THE OLD STYLE
4V. THE FALLACY OF THE INEVITABLE PIANOFORTE LESSON
24III. WAGNER AND AFTER
5VI. THE REAL GOAL
25IV. WHEN MUSIC AND DRAMA ARE FITLY JOINED
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6FOOTNOTE:
26V. OPERA AS A HUMAN INSTITUTION
7CHAPTER III PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC
27CHAPTER VI THE SYMPHONY
8I. IDEALS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION
28I. WHAT IS A SYMPHONY?
9II. THE VALUE OF MUSIC IN PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION
29II. HOW SHALL WE UNDERSTAND IT?
10III. FALSE METHODS OF TEACHING
30III. THE MATERIALS OF THE SYMPHONY
11IV. GOOD OR BAD MUSIC?
31IV. TONE COLOR AND DESIGN
12V. ATTEMPTS AT REFORM
32FOOTNOTES:
13VI. OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOL MUSIC
33CHAPTER VII THE SYMPHONY (continued)
14FOOTNOTES:
34I. THE UNITY OF THE SYMPHONY
15CHAPTER IV COMMUNITY MUSIC
35II. STAGES OF ITS DEVELOPMENT
16I. MUSIC BY PROXY
36III. CHAMBER MUSIC AS AN INTRODUCTION TO SYMPHONIES
17II. OUR MUSICAL ACTIVITIES
37IV. THE PERFORMER AND THE PUBLIC
18III. WHAT WE MIGHT DO
38FOOTNOTE:
19IV. AN EXPERIMENT
39CHAPTER VIII CONCLUSION: FOOTNOTE:
20V. MUSIC AS A SOCIAL FORCE
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