Musicologists or other such "experts" seem to think that music has evolved out of the mimicing of sounds around us, specifically the human heart beat, song birds, rain, wind, etc. I think it could be possibe that we have an innate ability to perceive our environment. Through this sense we could then mimic what we perceive. For instance, one can sense vibrations even if she cannot hear tones. If we grant that rhythm is music, then certainly an individual who was has never had an aural faculty could have a sense of music if she chooses to recreate vibrations in an organized and/or thoughtful way. What do you all think?
Posted by hourenk at March 17, 2005 10:39 PM