music awes me
Tonight I went to see The Centenary College Choir. One of my former students sings in it. If any of you ever have a chance to see this choir perform, take it. they were phenominal, and the repetoire was delightful. On song, in particular, was truly striking: Tenebrae factae sunt by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. The melody was haunting and filled with glory, and the subject poignant--the sufferings of Christ at the ninth hour. Fabulous.
I was once again struck by the amazing beauty of music and of the human voice. A particular combination of notes, sometimes even a single note, has the power to fill your body and bring tears--a sense of wonder--to your eyes. I think there is little in this world that can touch our souls the way music touches us. The capabilities of human kind leave me at a loss for words. Yes, we are capable of creating great destruction, but we are also so capable of creating immense beauty. In this incredibly vast universe, God saw fit to put us here and give us such gifts of beauty. It's humbling.
I'm curious--what are some moments when you have been filled by music?
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Oh, if I could only think of them all!!
The first time I heard the final trio from Faust I felt "filled" as you put it. There have been many times singing huge choral athems in choir in college and in church since when I have felt filled by the music. Sometimes I'll be driving in my car and I'll sense it.
I mean, honestly, there are so many.
I thank God that I have the gift of singing.
Posted by: Jill | October 8, 2006 02:44 PM