Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-01
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Influence Of Music.
The following essay, written by Eliz-
abeth Phillips, 'O6, Is not a cOntribu-
ton to the high school notes, but is
printed by request of the English de-
partment:
elizabeth Phillips. May II, 1861
"Of all the arts, great music is the
art. to raise the soul above all earth
ly storms" says the German poet.
Music is truly sturdy requiring
life time of labor, and our most sue
Cessful and celebrated musicians have
spent their whole lives in perfecting
themselves in single branch of mu-
sic. Music is often an indicator Of
character. For instance, examine the
music of the uncivilized peoples, and
We invariably find the discoras more
or less evident, and the general ef-
feet confused.
Every passion of a people Is re-
Elected in it's music. Cruelty and blood
thirst are indicated by terrific discOrd.
Among the civilized peoples the peculi-
arities of the performers are even
more clearly seen in the character of
their composition. The more hardy
and energetic the races are as dissim.
liar in their musical tastes and habits
as they are in habits of diet or dress.
For example, note the soft dreamy mu
sic of the south of Europe, and tbs
perfection Of detail In their compost
tons.
Lastly, look upon our own national
development in this direction. Mark
the mixed character Of our melodies.
z ANS h~~ snS~ rv1l1
as the population Of all the earth and
have adopted it all. Until recently few
Americans had any idea of music as
noble art. But during the past ten
years greater leisure, extensive travel
! and a study of the best in the educa-
tional systems of older nations have
is not mere pastime, but a source OF
OF the mental and emotional nature
President Elliot. In speaking of sub.
jects necessary for a complete educa-
ton, says: Music is a culture sub
ject, if there is one in the world; and
music was an element in the first
course for bachelors degree of which
We have any knowledge"
The objection is often brought for
ward that music is not an original art.
The wise Rabbi Ben Akiba, says:
There is nothing new under the sun. y
Man looks to the stars for guidance
ir science, and he learns the lessons
taught him by the sun and moon and
the earth ITSELF No painter is Origi-
nal, for he takes the pictures of ma.
ture for his studies, and no composer
is original, for he listens to the sounds
of life that come to him from myster-
iCus sources. Every artist, poet, sculp'
tor or musician is dependent upon con
ditions and environments. The rising
musician should hold fast to mis- own
individuality, and not try to initiate
that of another. He should go to the
, best concerts within his reach. for by
listening to the highest class of music
, his own true nature is uplifted.
There is so much that is fine am
noble in the great music of the world
: trat one cannot afford to listen to any
hut the best And there is all inspir
: alton to be gained from the lives O.
men who could compose such orator
| les as the Messiah" or such operas
as "Lohengrin."
Handel and Mozart are examples O
Germany's greatest masters. Bach
who is called the founder of German
music, has been not inaptly termed
9 the Albert Dairer of mis- art. Men
lelssohn, Beethoven and many NOR
could be added to this list. Richar'
Wagner is another of Germany's grea
| heroes in the musical world, and ha
given to the world the grand opera
His passion for music was awakened
by hearing BeethOven's music in Leip
, zig. and the result was his writing
"Parisfal," the lyric drama which tn
, composer called "A sacred festiva
play" This great opera was playe,
d, Dec. "a. 1908, for the first time il
America. The story of this play be
F.. longs to the great Arthurian cycle o
Medieval poems, dealing with tn
knights of the round table and tn
search after the Holy Grail. paris
. fal" treats of the Grail itself and it
keeper. The Holy Grail is the vesse
in which was caught the blood O
Christ on the cross. According to tn
legend it was preserved in the castl
OF Mousalvat and guarded by ban
of knights. who must be PERSONAL
pure.
AS famous organsts we have GounC
l. Guilmant and Mittelshulte.
List, Paderwiski, Rosenthal an
:. Hoffman are the worlds greatest pei
formers on the piano.
e Ole Bull, Paganni, JOchim, Kubelic
< and many more nave made the violi
famous.
+ The mandolin and flute have bee
e the means of expression for Abt, Co
- net Hook and Frederick the Great c
Germany.
t Jenny Lind was called the Swedis
e nightingale because of her eXquisit
S voice. Another of our great singer
J. is Patti, who is noted for her bushes
7. turn as well as for her voice. Their
l. are also Albain Media. Calve and Lill
II Lehman.
n The influence of music upon the sic
e has tendency to sootne. and it ha
r been proven that the vibration of
e violin heals wounds. 1t is not an VI
common thing now to give concerts
il hospitals. The influence is so beneI
< cial both On the mind and body. tn,
IS 1t is really as essential as medicin
g. in some cases.
e Marches are played for the tamir
a. of wild animals II the high tones al
;" chosen, it gives the animal an uneas
q feeling as that of fear. If on the CO
trary the medium and lower notes a.
h. used it has a soothing effect.
H. From the time Apollo first charmt
hic boororc with hio paW1y mOnDtf