what's in rock music? how does it affect a person?
serious answers please... thanks.
2006-08-30 08:16:55 · 32 answers · asked by di_ako_guapo 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Music is to the soul like a bandaid is to a cut. Because of this, it is easy to place words in tune with the music that may be subconciously negative to the listener. One should listen carefully to the words of any music. Rock music because of it's beat is sometimes difficult to understand the words. IE another psychiatrist was concerned about her daughter listening to "Bad Days" until I read her the words.
It's not the music, it's the subconcious words that affect a person negatively. Music breathes life into our soul or spirit; that's why certain music lifts us up. It's the universal language of our spirit. Music is just he messenger
2006-09-04 13:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think music could be the Devil. I do think some rock bands, just like some rap, country, and other genres may have a negative message in their songs. Any song that makes you feel hate, rage, anger, depressed, etc. may be influenced by the worlds evil forces and people may relate them as "the devil" because of the effect the music has over the mind. If you are angry, and full of rage from a song, that does not do any good for your mind or soul. A negative mind is what the forces of evil desire. There is a negative force that is present and it is known as the devil to some religions, and yes I think it influences our minds...But no the devil is not in the music.
2006-08-30 08:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by erinjanae 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several reasons why some folks refer to rock music as the devil's music. For some very conservative Christians, the strong beat, etc. associated with rock serves as an enticement to dance, have sex, take drugs, etc. which they oppose. Many conservative Christians also believe the Bible teaches that the devil in his original state as an archangel was the music angel, and that he knows how to skillfully use all music, particularly rock music, to incite humans to carry out his evil will. Many would go so far as to say that the devil actually manipulated people to invent rock music because it is such a powerful motivator to "evil", and trace the origins of at least the rock beat back thousands of years to the strong drum beats associated with tribal dances, etc., which often involved the invocation of spirits, good and evil, for various purposes.
As far as the truthfulness of any of this, it depends on your own beliefs. There are plenty of books authored by sincere individuals who claim rock is of the devil, while folks like me who really enjoy listening to certain styles of rock certainly hope it isn't true!
2006-09-07 07:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by Tynes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. First of all, who is filling your head with mind paté?
2. Music is a grouping of notes into patterns, some repetitive. No laws broken. No one got burnt. Everyone danced and had a good time.
3. Whoever told you that just doesn't care for rock music. They may well say the same of Vivaldi or Hayden's music, if they don't like it.
4. I've never seen a devil — don't know what it would look like, therefore, as far as I am concerned, it does not exist.
5. On the other hand, I have seen evil people. Since I have witnessed their modus operandi, I believe they exist.
6. If you like rock music, enjoy!
2006-09-06 17:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by mitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real rock music has nothing to do with the Devil, but there is some music out there that is devil related, but its not called Rock.
2006-09-04 05:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up listening to rock music, it has not affected me, now I like all kinds of music. I still listen to rock, r & b, some country, Bjork, some rap. It has not made me a criminal. I have heard all kinds of rock music and I am not part of the devil. I guess it just depends on the person??
2006-09-03 04:29:33 · answer #6 · answered by spiritcavegrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is "of" the devil. God made the world. The devil will just use whatever he can to destroy good. He comes to kill, steal and destroy.
I think people use the phrase "rock music is of the devil" becuase it is very often negative and associated with sinful acts. But there is some great Christain rock music out there that is worship.
2006-08-31 08:25:40 · answer #7 · answered by nic_tammyscott 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a child I was told Bill Hailey and the Comets, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis were the devils in disguise, and rock and roll was the devils tool and we were all going to hell. Well guess what, the kids who listened to that are now the ones condemning you now. I will say that I don' like anything that glorifies rape, murder and cruelty, but that is only in some of the rock music. It seems like every age gets condemned for something. The waltz was condemned because people embraced, the Charleston was condemned, the fox trot, the jitter bug. Be true to yourself
2006-08-30 08:35:05 · answer #8 · answered by BUPPY'S MEME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to stop listening to secular (meaning worldly) music altogether because I noticed a general attitude change in myself. It's not for everyone and I don't think rock music is of the devil because rock music is a genre and there are christian songs out there that have a rock sound to them. To each their own... but Christians are to strive to be set apart from the world in their actions.
2006-08-30 08:21:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rock music is not of the devil. What a bizarre thing for someone to say. I am a Christian (a very strong Christian) and I like rock music.
2006-09-06 10:51:01 · answer #10 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋