Music in Times of transitions
- Amazonia Arroyo
- Feb 16
- 3 min read
One of the most fabulous things that happened to me in Valencia was having the time to connect with art and deciding to pursue it.
Valencia is a city full of artists, musicians, singers, writers, painters…
In my last month there, I remember saying to myself, "Well, you’re leaving soon… now it’s time to fully enjoy the music scene." So, at night, I would go to live music venues, either alone or with people. Thanks to this, I discovered places like La Vitti, where Mondays are dedicated to jazz jam sessions. One unforgettable night, I had the luxury oflistening for the first time to the composer, guitarist, and singer Johnny B Zero.
Music has the power to bring out our emotions, to release them, and to heal us. For me, it has been important to connect with the joy that music brings, allowing my creativity and imagination to awaken.
I’m not saying anything new, as our indigenous communities have long embraced music as an essential part of their way of life.
During that period of transition, when I was making many decisions, those nights of live music connected me with the very essence of life. The melodies of the instruments moved me they made me dance, or at times, simply admire the sheer excellence of the artist. They relaxed me, inspired me, and motivated me.
It’s worth mentioning that my way of enjoying music is not influenced by any alcoholic substances, as I don’t drink. Instead, I usually order a tea or lemon water. This has allowed me to enjoy the experience even more, as my mind remains unaltered, fully present, and immersed in the moment.
Music balances and harmonises our psyche; it stimulates our emotions (for better or worse). It helps us release sadness but can also connect us with passion, joy, and our innermost selves.
However, not all music has this effect on us, so we must choose wisely. Each of us, in our own way, should connect with music from a place of healing, whether it fills us with love and joy or serves as a means to release sadness or anger.
For me, a good night of music represents comfort and nourishment for the soul. I have great admiration for those who create music, play instruments, and sing.
I have also had the pleasure of experiencing music as a healing process through sound baths or sound massage with tibetan bowls.
Music is a tool available to everyone. My invitation to you is to connect with it, seek out live music venues or listen more deeply to the sounds of nature.
Let me remind you that birds orchestrate their own symphonies while you have your headphones on or are lost in thoughts about a future that has yet to arrive. Connecting with Mother Earth brings us astonishing melodies.
On one of my last days of a course in Switzerland, after an intense session, I went to the lake. It was a full moon, and there, by the shore, the waves formed and unfolded. My mind cleared, I took a deep breath, embraced myself, and connected with gratitude for the sounds that nature provides.
As they say, “Music heals things that medicine cannot.”
A book to read on this topic: The Savior by Eugene Drucker, a renowned violinist. The story follows a young German violinist, Gottfried Keller, who is forced to play for prisoners in a concentration camp as part of an experiment to see if music can revive their spirits.
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