Music With a Purpose – Revived and Revitalized
Several years back I did a series about music released with an eye towards social impact or change. Called Music With a Purpose, it was one of the more enjoyable series that I’ve written. The starting point was some great music, made all the more significant given the underlying meaning. Well, the time has come to return to the topic.
The best music, and all art for that matter, makes us feel. Sometimes it is about individual emotions, other times it is about broader society. I many cases one may gravitate towards art that captures your personal experience or point of view. Often times, however, it is just as powerful to spend time with art that presents a different view. In fact, that is when art is at its most profound – suggesting a different perspective that you can consider on your own terms.
Regardless of one’s political views, I expect we’ll all agree that we are living in turbulent times. Some foresee the resurgence of…