Music:

Music exists not only on our planet but also throughout the universe, following the Principle laws of nature.

On Earth, we can observe dolphins and whales using ultrasound to communicate in their own unique languages. Similarly, human languages; Of which there are many; Are also based globally on sound. These sounds, defined by tone and intensity, allow us to express ourselves and understand one another through speech and conversation.

Musical compositions often include an element called Harmony, which helps make a song more accessible and pleasant to listen to. Just as beauty in painting can appeal to the eyes, harmony appeals to the ears. It can even be compared to the Fibonacci Sequence; but instead of visual beauty, it reflects auditory beauty.

However, too much harmony can sometimes be perceived as repetitive or even dull. This highlights the complexity of music creation and the diversity of musical tastes, which vary across cultures, environments, and personal habits.

Music is often comparable to writing; It reflects our personalities and helps us express what we want to say. Like speaking, music allows people to connect across different backgrounds and cultures. This is the basis of Music Therapy, which can support communication for those who struggle with speech or expression.

Music can function as a Universal Language, allowing us to share and exchange ideas across cultures. It can be Listened to, Played, Recorded, Sung, Danced to, or simply enjoyed. On a physical level, music is produced by objects; Typically instruments or the human voice; That generate Sound Waves in the air. It is an Atmospheric Phenomenon, just like writing or cooking, that exists around us and can be shared collectively.

Listening to music helps you feel better mentally; it generally helps to avoid a sad mood. “The Music tempers the savage” is an expression attribute to Plato from Ancient Greece reflecting the Universal language of music, which has transcended history from the beginnings of humanity to the present day.

Did you know, by the way, that Classical music is one of the richest musical genres in terms of complexity? This is partly because of the number of instruments you can often hear in a piece, but also because of the sheer variety and variation contained within a single composition.

That is probably the reason why you can listen to a Classical piece for a lifetime without ever becoming tired of it.

In Vienna, Austria, each year on the morning of the 1st of January (around 9–10 am CET), the famous New Year’s Concert is held.

Each year, a new conductor; An esteemed Maestro; Takes the lead of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

It is a wonderful occasion to mark both the end and the beginning of the year, bringing people together across the world to enjoy music. The concert is broadcast internationally and reaches millions of viewers.

Music, like current trends, is also an art in constant motion.

We all experience moments in our lives when we feel disconnected from current trends. It is often said that “trends are cyclical”. Sometimes, simply starting to listen to the radio again is enough to rediscover favourite artists, create a new “Top 10”, and even share playlists with friends—much like mixtapes of the past.

Music is also a world of its own, with its own encyclopaedia and history. It forms a vast network of artists, genres, and evolutions, resembling a family tree that traces the development and mutual influence of musical styles across different periods of human history.

As scholars note: “There are no completely reliable methods of determining the exact chronology of musical instruments across cultures.”

Interestingly, the evolution of instruments shows both increasing and decreasing complexity over time. For example, flutes made from bone—some of the earliest known instruments—have been found dating back between 43,000 and 67,000 years, from the Neanderthal era.

Most early instruments were quite primitive. One of the first complex instruments developed by humans was the Organ, which appeared around the 3rd century BC. This may be why we call it an “Organ” later on becoming central to musical traditions in churches.(Link)