Social Power and Music

      Words say one thing and movement of the body says another. The similarities between the two is communication. You can say something that can be hurtful to another, but when you make your body to the rhythm it is completely a different story. As Beatrice Aaronson puts it, “rhythm becomes the stuff of intuition and the eraser of differences. This is very true because everyone becomes one when music plays and feet begin to move. Music and the different instruments bring a bond between many different races and cultures. People that may have nothing at all in common could suddenly feel a connection on the dance floor. Some people may be richer, smarter, or even stronger that others.
     By talking to people and learning about their skills may make you feel some what less of a person. As for the dance floor it is a whole other world. No one is talking to each other, telling them that they have more money than them or a better job. They are moving to the beat and all enjoying themselves. They are all becoming one with the music. Music and dance definitely have there separation from social power. Nobody is influencing their belief or infority on each other.
    When the music plays it allows you to let go and forget about your problems. The music and instruments are not telling you how to act or what to do or even judging you. It is allowing you to express your freedom to dance how you want to and with who you want to. It is not saying “hey you can’t dance to my music because you don’t own a company”. Rich or poor dancing is a freedom that is not yet taken away from anyone. Words are definitely instruments that can bring upon a complete change, anger, rage, discrimination, and even intimidation. Sometimes things that you say to another person can have a tremendous impact on their life and ways. The only thing that is see as a problem is what kind of songs are being played on that dance floor.
     I understand that music can put everyone’s differences aside and bring them together, but doesn’t it also depend on the kind music that is being played. Instrumental music with no words ideal in other’s coming together dancing. Then again what if certain songs are being played have a bit of social power and instrumental separation. Some songs can have foul language that can offend others or even just be a bit too racist. Those songs may draw certain people away from the dance floor.
    Most of the time when people are dancing and having a really good time it is mainly the rhythm and instruments in the songs that gets them moving. Sometimes many of the words don’t really catch their attention. I am more for the fact that rhythm and dance do not have a extreme connection with social power. Music tends to take you away from the words of separation, social power, and the feeling of not belonging. You do not have to fit into anyone’s category. You can allow the music to fit into your category.