« Sounds from The Other Side »

Description

Musician Stevie Wonder has said that « music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand. » Music is a language, with or without words, serving as a medium for people from all walks of life to express their deepest thoughts and emotions. In fact, author Leo Tolstoy has described music as « the shorthand of emotion ». Of course, the musical experience goes beyond simply listening to it; as an exercise in creativity and as a social activity, music involves considerable emotional and cognitive investment, whether it be composing music or performing it. Despite its widespread presence and importance in many cultures, music’s effects on the human mind are only just beginning to be understood. With or without lyrics, music conveys a message, an emotional message that reaches down into our heart, stirring the deepest feelings and emotions. This has been the point of fruition in conceptualizing this Artwork, with the intention of evoking visceral connection with the viewer.