Take notice of sounds; follow their movements, be cognizant of their subtleties.
Note variations, atmospheric effects, juxtapositions, and the vividness of impressions they make. Regard how they appear to emerge, and to ultimately cease. Consider the ease or difficulty of recognizing their origins; be receptive to the images and ideas they may suggest, subjectively and objectively.
The mind is relaxed, yet alert, engaged with the reality of the surroundings and actively, creatively thoughtful, reflective, and contemplative. Such states contribute not only to aesthetic enjoyment, but to the capacity for critical thought as well.
One need not merely accept the given notion that music is only meant to enhance mood or stimulate emotion, whether in the form of excitement, nostalgia, ecstatic or spiritual feelings, etc. Nor is it necessary that the composer design works solely to attain such outcomes.
There is more to sensibility, and more beyond the senses.
Note variations, atmospheric effects, juxtapositions, and the vividness of impressions they make. Regard how they appear to emerge, and to ultimately cease. Consider the ease or difficulty of recognizing their origins; be receptive to the images and ideas they may suggest, subjectively and objectively.
The mind is relaxed, yet alert, engaged with the reality of the surroundings and actively, creatively thoughtful, reflective, and contemplative. Such states contribute not only to aesthetic enjoyment, but to the capacity for critical thought as well.
One need not merely accept the given notion that music is only meant to enhance mood or stimulate emotion, whether in the form of excitement, nostalgia, ecstatic or spiritual feelings, etc. Nor is it necessary that the composer design works solely to attain such outcomes.
There is more to sensibility, and more beyond the senses.
