The Secret Power of Music: The Transformation of Self and Society Through Musical Energy

David Tame has presented fascinating information that affects us all. This is a brilliantly written book in easy to understand language and terms for anyone who is not familiar with different composers or their compositions as well as for those who appreciate music. The information given is an eye opener as to the effects of various kinds of sound on body, mind and soul. It is a revelation as to how much sound does affect everyone and our society whether we are aware of it or not.

I found this book absolutely fascinating. For years I have wondered how 'Conservative' talk show hosts could preach such hatred and bigotry yet sprinkle their shows with tons of so-called 'liberal' music. Rush, Hannity, Drudge, and Ingrahm all do this on their radio talk shows. The author of 'The Secret Power of Music' gives the answer. These 'conservatives' just like the fake money preachers on tv are under the same degenerate hypnotic effect of music as everyone else. In fact if you listen closely, these so-called 'family-values' hosts are inexplicably drawn and fascinated by music that exibits the most liberal of values - talk about cognitive dissonance.

I see that some of Tame's opinions on "new" music and jazz/blues etc. have angered some of the earlier reviewers, and I do agree that in a few cases he might be a bit harsh in his perspective while boosting music that is not that much better. However, in general, I believe his perspectives to be right on, not out of the mind of strict repressive fundamentalist, but out of the mind and heart of a being who is witnessing music as it really is, and is not afraid to use his discernment with a bigger scope than most might. This book gives important insight into music, and regardless of your orientation to music, it will give you a much deeper perspective, and I recomend it to all of you. His perspectives are greatly needed, and his discernment is in most cases very good. If more musicians read this book and took it to heart, we would at least find ourselves in the midst of a more mindful, selfless, and intelligent music than we would otherwise.

Music is the language of the soul, perhaps even more powerfully so than is poetry. This book opened my eyes to the realization that there is much more to music than "entertainment". In one sense it is true that "we are what we eat", since our bodies are composed by the substances we partake of as food. But, most of us do not realize how we are influenced at the psychological or soul level by the music that is a part of our lives. After reading this book I understand that Music is one of the most powerful forces in the shaping of our destiny and personalities. This may sound like "too much", but, I may suggest that you reserve such a judgment until after you read it!

I am not studious of music, nor musician.This book describes aspects of the music that few people know. I believe that the effort was valid to have read this book.The PaperBack edition have one subtitle : THE TRANSFORMATION OF SELF AND SOCIETY THROUGH MUSICAL ENERGY.