Our Universal Language

The arts have forever been the single way we humans can communicate across the world; whether it be in America, Asia, Africa, Europe. We do not need to understand each other's languages to understand the functions and feelings of the arts, especially music. I'm not talking about Rock 'N Roll, Pop, or Rap, but the art in which we put into making the tunes. As a violinist, I understand how playing the music makes me feel, as well as how the listener feels when they hear me play. Everyone understands that, no matter if they like the song or not. Some argue that music is only a symbol represented in each culture, since every culture has some sort of musical behavior. But we know how music makes us feel. Heck-- we express ourselves through the power of music! Physically playing the music is art in and of itself, and it is known to have some communicative means without words. This TED Talk video is one of the best examples of great communication from the musician to the listener and even to other musicians, and I hope you find yourself understanding these emotions expressed as they play as well!