Transforming society through music

Diving into the treasure chest of socially-transformative things, one can find music as being a significant source of potential towards the positive social transformation of human society. One has to only look to the past to see how great of an impact music has had on society. From ancient primal percussion and song to the Woodstock festival, music has continuously shown that it is the language of emotion, social unity, and revolution. By realizing just how powerful music is towards changing our world, we can use it as a tool towards benefiting ourselves and society as a whole, in the hope that the global transpersonal consciousness will continue to progress towards the positive end of the spectrum of consciousness.

From one’s own noticing how music is able to stir up the emotions deep in people, much can be understood. However,  with the added knowledge about the amazing reality of cymatics, it has become quite apparent to me that perhaps one of the greatest and most powerful tools for a social transformation is music. Cymatics is essentially the study of vibrational frequencies manifested as sound and seen as form, usually on a solid metal surface. The observations of these sound structures involve the use of some fine material, such as salt upon a flat and solid surface, in order to be seen. The higher the frequency, the more intricate the pattern. Highly complex patterns can also be seen on a water surface. The study of sound waves upon such mediums demonstrates the idea of sound being an intimate aspect of all physical manifestations, such as insects, plants, animals, planets, and the universe. Better understanding of cymatics will be able to make way for the implementation of practical approaches to creating greater harmony in life by becoming more aware of those unconscious vibrations that we constantly enliven throughout our day. Cymatics shows how vibrations interact to create the world we experience. It also brings to light hidden principles which underlie all natural processes. Understanding these principles can help us to better understand how reality operates, thereby clarifying our outlook on life. This understanding brings new meaning to the term “good vibes”.

Sound waves are able to directly impact the growth cycle of a plant. Sound frequencies in the form of music such as that by Beethoven has been proven to help promote quicker growth for crops. South Korean scientists, who played classical pieces including Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata in rice fields, say they have identified plant genes that can “hear”. This comes as a finding complementary to the discovery of Plant Consciousness being a reality. In specific terms, the study found that sounds at specific frequencies – 125Hz and 250Hz – made genes rbcS and Ald more active, whereas sound waves at 50HZ made their less active. Certain sound frequencies, when compiled into musical form, seem to have a beneficial impact on a plant’s growth. The conclusion that can be made is that any form of sound waves, be it spoken word, musical song, or otherwise, will directly impact the growth and being of a plant. Naturally, if this pertains to plants, then even moreso to humans, as I have remarked on in previous blog articles. Music has the power to move a person’s being like very few other forces. It is something that can transcend mere words and talk and express itself directly through feelings, emotions, and sensations.

When speaking about social transformation, it is my opinion that for grander and faster social transformation, more music and dance events should exist that are centered around peace, love, happiness, and all-round positive energy. Since sound waves create form, depending on the emotions that the musical harmonics stir up in people, it can have beneficial or contrarily unbeneficial results. One has to only look five decades into the past to see social transformation through music in action. It has been done before and can be done again. In fact, it is occurring constantly. The music that is enjoyed and listened to by society reflects in a way the society’s collective consciousness. Much can be interpreted by one’s musical taste. Depending on the emotional state of the individual, he or she will gravitate towards or repel from various musical styles and harmonics.

Music is something that is perhaps universally enjoyed. In such a reality, each individual has a unique power within their being to do their own part in facilitating social transformation towards a positive and bright future. By listening and becoming unified with positively-oriented musical harmonics, a person will feel more positive themselves and radiate this positivity towards everything and everyone they meet, which will them spread out into the global transpersonal consciousness of humanity. So go on, make music, listen to music, attend music festivals, raves, and other dance events. Let music move your being towards higher states of consciousness. Feel the bliss and ecstasy of positive harmonic frequencies go through your body. Project the same high energy and positivity outwards to others. With music, social transformation can occur no matter what one’s language understanding, beliefs, or location.