Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Music is from the soul

Movie directors learned a long time ago that music is an essential part of conveying a story to their viewers.  When the director wants you to feel scared they play music that is full of tension, when they want you to feel a warm inside they play very romantic music. 

What they have discovered is this; the movie is seen by the eye and the brain interprets the pictures, but the music which is heard by the ear, talks to our inner soul and creates a visceral response.  Just think how you felt the first time you watched "Jaws". 

Even though there was very little action taking place on the screen, John Williams' music had you scared in the opening credits.  This Blog will examine the joy and satisfaction music can provide to someone that plays an instrument, sings or at least learns how to appreciate what it is they are hearing.

Dave Thomasberger

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About Me

Hi, my name is Dave Thomasberger and I have been a working musician for more than 30 years. I have been a tenor soloist for large choral pieces, I am an accomplished Guitarist. I also play piano, trombone, baritone horn, and tuba. I have been working extensively in Church Music Ministry for over 25 years. I believe that music is one of the most personal art forms in our life because it comes from our soul. Each time we sing or play an instrument, the sound that is produced is colored by who we are and where we are at that moment in time. During the questioning years of adolescence, it was the music of the church that kept me going to church each Sunday. I have now dedicated my life to helping others find the joy that music can bring in their lives.