Music and Its Secret Influence: Throughout the Ages
By (Author) Cyril Scott
Introduction by Desmond Scott
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
23rd January 2013
5th Edition, New Edition of Music: Its Secret Influence Throughout the Ages
United States
General
Non Fiction
Music
780
Paperback
224
Width 152mm, Height 229mm, Spine 13mm
191g
*Reveals how a hierarchy of initiates, evolved spiritual intelligences and devas actively influenced the musical compositions of geniuses to transmit great truths through music *Explores the influence of the classical composers Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Wagner and Strauss - from Beethoven's influence on the creation of psychoanalysis to Chopin's musical influence on the emancipation of women Composer and author, Cyril Scott, explores the role of music in the evolution of humanity and shows how it has pushed human evolution forward. He explains that music has a profound effect on history, morals and culture and is a more potent force in the moulding of character than religious creeds or moral philosophies. Whereas mediocre musicians reflect only their own times, inspired ones help determine the character of the future. Exploring the works of classical composers such as Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Chopin, Wagner and Strauss, Scott reveals how their compositions were actively influenced by a hierarchy of initiates, evolved spiritual intelligences and devas to make the way fertile for human spiritual evolution. Scott explains how humans are composed not only of a physical body, emotional body and a mental body but, also, a sensation body that acts as the bridge between the physical realm and the hierarchy of initiates. Scott shows how the music of great composers affects not only those listening, but, also, society as a whole-from Beethoven's influence on the creation of psychoanalysis to Chopin's musical influence on the emancipation of women.
[Music and Its Secret Influence] provides a fine history of classical musics evolution, the effects of specific composers on music in society, and how music holds suggestive qualities for intuitive thinking. The result is an outstanding survey linking spirituality, culture, and music history in a strong pick for any music or new age library. * Midwest Book Review, May 2013 *
Composer and author Cyril Scott explores the role of music in the evolution of humanity and shows how it has pushed human evolution forward. He explains that music has a profound effect on history, morals, and culture and is a more potent force in the molding of character than religious creeds or moral philosophies. * Monthly Aspectarian, May 2013 *
What may, at first, seem to be an insurmountable undertaking is actually an easy to read, intriguing adventure of music and spirituality, all the more important due to its historic importance as a piece of social commentary on early 1930s Britain and Europe. * Bruce Stringer, New Dawn, July 2013 *
Scott predicts the music of the future and how people will understand the relationship between color, sound, healing and the deva world. This book will likely appeal to anyone interested in the inner essence of music and its impact in our lives. * The Beacon, July 2013 *
Cyril Scott (1879-1970) was an English composer, writer and poet. The youngest student of his time accepted to The Hoch Conservatorium in Frankfurt, Scott was hailed at the beginning of the 20th century as the father of modern British music. He wrote several other books, including An Outline of Modern Occultism, The Great Awareness and The Initiate trilogy.