Harmonies of Heaven and Earth: Mysticism in Music from Antiquity to the Avant-Garde
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (625 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892815000 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Turning to metaphysical accounts of the higher worlds and theories of celestial harmony, the author follows the path of musical inspiration on its descent to Earth, illuminating the archetypal currents that lie beneath Western musical history.. Joscelyn Godwin explores music's effects on matter, living things, and human behavior
Joscelyn Godwin, Professor of Music at Colgate University, is the author of The Harmony of Spheres, Arktos: The Polar Myth, The Theosophical Enlightenment, and many other books on music and esoteric traditions.
"Through a rich, eclectic mix of mythological, philosophical, literary, and scientific references, the deeper meanings of sound and music are revealed." (Gnosis)
Interesting insights into the Medieval Worldview Trevor Neal Harmonies of Heaven and Earth is an intriguing read if you are musically inclined and have a background knowledge of both music and medieval metaphysics. For the lay person it is a little more difficult to wade through. Still, a lay person can gain an appreciation for both music and speculative knowledge of its effects on matter through a perusal of this book.The author, Mr. Joscelyn Godwin, applies knowledge from folklore, and mysticism to the subject of music, introducing several themes including the linkage of music on matter, living things, and their behavior. He explore. More excellent work on Pythagoreanism from Godwin I have reviewed several of Godwin's books, and I reiterate that I find them valuable and comprehensive, provided that you have an interest in the musical aspects of historical Pythagoreanism. The concept of the "Music of the Spheres" is hard to fit into a modern scientific framework and sometimes the attempt produces unintentional comedy, as with Hans Cousto's "The Cosmic Octave" (which I cannot recommend). Godwin is uniquely able to examine this material without putting his foot in his mouth, and to maintain an objectivity befitting our scientific age, which most authors on. "Five Stars" according to Geozim. An enjoyable read on a fascinating topic.