Singing the Sacred Songs of Heaven and Earth
29 Dec 2001
The value of singing in opening us to experience of the sacred has always been recognised. In earlier times, music and religion were so indistinguishable that it was almost impossible to make music without presupposing its connection with the divine ñ for example Indian Ragas invoking the union of man and God.
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While we've taken every precaution to ensure that the content of this article remains intact, it may contain errors.The value of singing in opening us to experience of the sacred has always been recognised. In earlier times, music and religion were so indistinguishable that it was almost impossible to make music without presupposing its connection with the divine ñ for example Indian Ragas invoking the union of man and God.
Today however, the decline in the value accorded to the sacred has left many people feeling dispirited and not in-spirited.
The recent upsurge of interest in sacred music from Tibetan and Gregorian Chant to Hildegard of Bingen ñ music that is an act of prayer to attain communion with God ñ indicates there is a longing for music to once again express a spiritual dimension. This new confidence in the spiritual power of music is reflected in the growing appeal of new sacred compositions by Tavener, P
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