I think an interesting point to consider is how different music, for different people, evokes these various levels of listening. In an article prior you talked about music targeting people on the emotional level. I wonder if entry to deeper emotions levels is not only cued by something interesting but by something that illogically targets this emotional response?
Just a thought I had as I read this this. I am appreciating all your are articles. Thank you for sharing!
Fantastic question @zuse0. There is a magical flow of energy in your body when you hear music that you absolutely love on all levels. When this happens, the rational mind will rationalize "why" the body loves this music in any way it needs to! I think this process is different for everybody.
Music touches that deeper, illogical, level in a way that spoken language can't reach. I believe that music is our natural method of communication, one we are all born with, for this reason. It transmits emotions. We just rationalize those emotions later.
This is my belief right now, and I am constantly reflecting on it.
Finding a lyrical way to reach that level? That's a special task. I think that words and music carry tremendous power when combined. I think the subconscious understands this power and protects us by making us avoid certain songs with detrimental messages.
I will continue to ponder this. Thank you for sharing! Please share thoughts any time you are moved to do so.