'And now let us play our reeds together.' And they played together. And their music smote heaven and earth, and a terror struck all living things. I heard the bellow of beasts and the hunger of the forest. And I heard the cry of lonely men, and the plaint of those who long for what they know not. I heard the sighing of the maiden for her lover, and the panting of the luckless hunter for his prey. And then there came peace into their music, and the heavens and the earth sang together. All this I saw in my dream, and all this I heard.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A dream sequence where shared music resonates with universal human and natural experiences, ending in harmony.
- In plain terms
- Music shared between two beings touched all of nature and humanity before finding peace.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared expression can unify diverse experiences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sounds represent your inner world?
- How does shared creativity change you?
Another view
It idealizes art's power, ignoring that music can also divide or manipulate.
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