Ed Vulliamy
When Words Fail: A Life with Music, War and Peace
When Words Fail: A Life with Music, War and Peace
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Music has the power to unite, educate, rehabilitate, and inspire, and can make the world a better place. Ed Vulliamy has lived the music and believes that when words fail, we can turn to music.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 496 pages
\n Publication date: 13 September 2018
\n Publisher: Granta Books
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Can music make the world a better place? Can it really belong to anyone? Can the magic, mystery, and uncertainty of music—of the human brain meeting or making sound—can it stop wars, rehabilitate the broken, unite, educate, or inspire? From Jimi Hendrix playing "Machine Gun" at The Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 to the Bataclan under siege in 2015, Ed Vulliamy has lived the music, met the legends, and asked, when words fail, might we turn to music? There's only one way to find out, and that is to listen.
Music has the power to evoke emotions and create connections that can bridge cultural and social divides. It can inspire social change and promote understanding and empathy. Music therapy is used to help individuals with physical and mental health conditions, and it has been shown to have a positive impact on their well-being.
Music can also be a source of joy and entertainment, providing a respite from the stresses of daily life. It can bring people together and create a sense of community and belonging. Music festivals and concerts have become popular events that bring people from different backgrounds together to celebrate and enjoy music.
However, music can also be used for negative purposes, such as promoting violence, hate speech, and discrimination. It is important to be aware of the messages that are being communicated through music and to promote positive and inclusive messages.
In conclusion, music has the power to make the world a better place. It can inspire social change, promote understanding and empathy, and provide joy and entertainment. However, it is important to be aware of the messages that are being communicated through music and to promote positive and inclusive messages. By listening to and supporting music that promotes positive values, we can help to create a more harmonious and inclusive world.
\n Weight: 686g\n
Dimension: 234 x 176 x 36 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781783783366\n \n
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