Every known society, with its own culture, has a distinct form of instrumental or vocal sounds for human expression. Even the most isolated tribal societies from that of the prehistoric time up until today possess a unique sounds like raunchy music. It is even safer to assume that instrumental or vocal sounds existed prior to the dispersal of humans in the world.
All factors including cultural, social, and economic aspects have strong influence to the kind of song produced and listened to in a certain society. The society's way of life and even their dreams and aspirations are often reflected in their instrumental or vocal sounds. Dating back to the prehistoric society's shamanistic sounds with its practical function to lure animals and to entertain through the mimic of nature's sound using of the human voice, to the narration of epic journeys through instrumental or vocal sounds by the Australian aborigines, to Gregorian chants made in churches during the medieval times, up until today as people embrace modern popular instrumental or vocal sounds, music has always been a way to communicate, express, entertain, and influence.
One of the earliest classification of songs based on its propriety was made during the Tokugawa Period or Edo Period in Japan that lasted from 1603-1868. Dazzai Shundai, an accomplished flutist of that time described the unique functions of songs by saying: "It is music alone that can regulate and improve the heart; other techniques cannot do this". He added that instrumental or vocal sounds can either have positive or negative effects. He argued that it must be "gagaku" or proper sound and not "ingaku" or raunchy ones.
Through the emergence of popular industry which is very focused on song marketability, songs with lewd sexually explicit uninhibited contents had steadily grown in the market scene. Lewd songs happens to possess catchy and memorable beat and lyrics. Songs of this kind have already penetrated more and more societies also due to the relentless advancement of information technology.
Raunchy songs with its ability to incite intrigue and strong recall has undoubtedly grown enticing especially to the young generations. It would not even matter what countries are producing the said music. All songs or form of instrumental or vocal sounds are now easily shared through the power of information technology.
While some perceive raunchy songs as offensive and detrimental to human spirituality, sexual maturation, and morale, others argue that it is an expression of sexuality that cannot be interfered in accordance to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Whether which of both advocacies is more weighty, does not really matter.
The reality is that the world has now become more complex and beliefs are now varied. Raunchy song is a reflection of today's reality that many individuals are now more open about their sexuality. Censorship of instrumental or vocal sounds with sexually explicit lyrics and related videos that exhibit the same is near to impossible.
What is left to be done is for parents, educators, church counselor, and all other persons in authority to become more proactive. They can instill right values to the vulnerable. Anyone can then make good judgements on the music they choose to listen to.
All factors including cultural, social, and economic aspects have strong influence to the kind of song produced and listened to in a certain society. The society's way of life and even their dreams and aspirations are often reflected in their instrumental or vocal sounds. Dating back to the prehistoric society's shamanistic sounds with its practical function to lure animals and to entertain through the mimic of nature's sound using of the human voice, to the narration of epic journeys through instrumental or vocal sounds by the Australian aborigines, to Gregorian chants made in churches during the medieval times, up until today as people embrace modern popular instrumental or vocal sounds, music has always been a way to communicate, express, entertain, and influence.
One of the earliest classification of songs based on its propriety was made during the Tokugawa Period or Edo Period in Japan that lasted from 1603-1868. Dazzai Shundai, an accomplished flutist of that time described the unique functions of songs by saying: "It is music alone that can regulate and improve the heart; other techniques cannot do this". He added that instrumental or vocal sounds can either have positive or negative effects. He argued that it must be "gagaku" or proper sound and not "ingaku" or raunchy ones.
Through the emergence of popular industry which is very focused on song marketability, songs with lewd sexually explicit uninhibited contents had steadily grown in the market scene. Lewd songs happens to possess catchy and memorable beat and lyrics. Songs of this kind have already penetrated more and more societies also due to the relentless advancement of information technology.
Raunchy songs with its ability to incite intrigue and strong recall has undoubtedly grown enticing especially to the young generations. It would not even matter what countries are producing the said music. All songs or form of instrumental or vocal sounds are now easily shared through the power of information technology.
While some perceive raunchy songs as offensive and detrimental to human spirituality, sexual maturation, and morale, others argue that it is an expression of sexuality that cannot be interfered in accordance to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Whether which of both advocacies is more weighty, does not really matter.
The reality is that the world has now become more complex and beliefs are now varied. Raunchy song is a reflection of today's reality that many individuals are now more open about their sexuality. Censorship of instrumental or vocal sounds with sexually explicit lyrics and related videos that exhibit the same is near to impossible.
What is left to be done is for parents, educators, church counselor, and all other persons in authority to become more proactive. They can instill right values to the vulnerable. Anyone can then make good judgements on the music they choose to listen to.
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