We are not new to war nor will we ever become immune to it. Both our history and present lives are riddled with issues of war, conflict, violence and suffering that at times it makes us lose hope that we will ever attain world peace. But even if we still can’t fathom all the mysteries of human nature, there are certain things that unite people regardless of race, color or religion. Our appreciation for the arts is universal. We may have different tastes but we all know how to appreciate real talent when we see or hear one. Museums are full of artwork made by artists all over the world that we all fawn over. Aside from these intricate and exquisite art pieces, music is also another form of artistic expression that makes the world a better place. Music is defined as a form of art and cultural activity where sound organized in time is the medium. The pitch, rhythm, dynamics and sonic qualities like texture and timbre are music’s common elements, responsible for bringing to all of us timeless songs and music that celebrate the gift of life. The world may have survived two world wars already, some of the deadliest wars with the highest casualty is still happening in our midst. The Syrian Civil War has been going on for six years now and the end is still not in sight. And one of the world’s biggest problems right now involves the terrorist group, ISIS, which are responsible for some of the most unspeakable crimes as of late. The world was shocked when the U.S. recently bombed Afghanistan. But in light of this tragedy if not a strategic use of the country’s resources, Fox News created a music video to celebrate this controversial bombing.
However, many are disappointed at the turn of events, especially those who voted for President Trump thinking that he won’t be as war-freak as many though Hillary is. But I guess, he proved everyone wrong again. You can’t really judge a book by its cover, in this case, on his words.
While many have found comfort in music for various reasons, its message is always subject to interpretation. Even with this now viral music video, the audience is likewise divided. Some are happy that despite all the violence and widespread destruction caused by the dropping of “the Mother of all Bombs” in Afghanistan, the U.S. is finally doing something to wipe out these ISIS terrorists at all costs. Meanwhile, some are saddened by this change of direction the Trump administration is taking considering how they banked on his words during the election that he would be pro-peace. Amidst these mixed reactions, we can’t ignore the fact that America is a powerful nation and that the decisions of the few can wipe out an entire population of certain war-torn third world countries, even killing innocent civilians in the process and destroying the local environment. Experts even rebut that such an action is not necessary considering how few ISIS terrorists are in that area compared to the number of American troops and Afghan forces. But regardless of the motives, the damage can no longer be undone. We do hope some people find comfort in the message of this music video or even just enjoy the music that accompanies it. After all, the music makes all the difference. Music In Times Of War is republished from https://www.newinfluencers.com/ from https://www.newinfluencers.com/music-in-times-of-war/
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