Crescendo/cacophony

[Tone]

Ezekiel 43:2
"and behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the way of the east And His voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shone with His glory."


Jeremiah 51:55
"For the LORD is going to destroy Babylon, And He will make her loud noise vanish from her. And their waves will roar like many waters; The tumult of their voices sounds forth."


We know that He spoke and His Voice reverberated upon the chaotic waters and there was light:

"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light."
(Genesis 1:2-3)

And there was order and He continued to speak and to declare and to assess His creation; and He confirmed that it is good. And on the sixth day of His sweeping Crescendo He uttered the head of creation that is mankind and He blessed and established His creation as being "very good" (Genesis 1:1-31)...and then He rested (Genesis 2:1-2).

We know that, somewhere in this story, a sharp noise was struck. The harmonious symphony of creation suffered a discordant move; a move back to disorder, chaos, and confusion.

I would like to discuss this cacophony of grandiosity that an enemy would dare to introduce into the grand and immutable theater of life. I would like to continue to discuss it using musical terminology, because I feel that it is very useful for providing deeper insight.

Thank you.

 

[Tone]

Here's some info. for aiding discussion:

Harmonious:

1. 
   The definition of harmonious is things that go well together, or people and things that get along well.
   1. When you get along with someone and rarely fight, that is an example of a situation where you have a harmonious relationship.
   2. When a piece of music is pleasant and all the parts go together well, this is an example of harmonious music. Harmonious dictionary definition | harmonious defined

Discordant:

1. The definition of discordant is a type of sound that clashes with the tone of the music being played.
   An example of something discordant is a piano note that clashes with the other music during a concert.
   
   
2. Discordant is defined as disagreeing with what is accepted.
   An example of discordant is an opinion that is different from the group.
   Discordant dictionary definition | discordant defined

Glossary of musical terms

*This too:

harmony

1. a combination of parts into a pleasing or orderly whole; congruity
2. agreement in feeling, action, ideas, interests, etc.; peaceable or friendly relations
3. a state of agreement or orderly arrangement according to color, size, shape, etc.
4. an arrangement of parallel passages of different authors, esp. of the Scriptures, so as to bring out corresponding ideas, qualities, etc.
5. agreeable sounds; music
6. MUSIC
   1. the simultaneous sounding of two or more tones, esp. when satisfying to the ear
   2. structure in terms of the arrangement, modulation, etc. of chords
   3. the study of this structure

Harmony dictionary definition | harmony defined

 

[Tone]

A question that may be asked is, why/how does an instrument become untuned?

*Or can it be better described by identifying a sort of sabotage to the music script?:

Notes
Symbols to represent sounds or pitches and duration of those sounds. Please see Music Basics: Notes and Rhythm, Lesson 1: Note Values, Duration, and Time Signatures

Glossary of musical terms

*Sheet music - Wikipedia

 

[Tone]

"Players, groups and conductors are pretty good at finding mistakes in printed music. Luckily most are found at rehearsals, but some only at the performances, especially when rehearsal time is minimal."
Eliminating sheet music notational errors - Musings...by Art of Sound Music

Hmmm...rehearsals...

 

[Tone]

rehearse (v.)
c. 1300, "to give an account of," from Anglo-French rehearser, Old French rehercier (12c.) "to go over again, repeat," literally "to rake over, turn over" (soil, ground), from re- "again" (see re-) + hercier "to drag, trail (on the ground), be dragged along the ground; rake, harrow (land); rip, tear, wound; repeat, rehearse;" from herse "a harrow" (see hearse (n.)). Meaning "to say over again, repeat what has already been said or written" is from mid-14c. in English; sense of "practice a play, part, etc." is from 1570s. Related: Rehearsed; rehearsing.
rehearse | Origin and meaning of rehearse by Online Etymology Dictionary

 

[pdudgeon]

A question that may be asked is, why/how does an instrument become untuned?

*Or can it be better described by identifying a sort of sabotage to the music script?:

Notes
Symbols to represent sounds or pitches and duration of those sounds. Please see Music Basics: Notes and Rhythm, Lesson 1: Note Values, Duration, and Time Signatures

Glossary of musical terms

*Sheet music - Wikipedia

it is both. An instrument becomes untuned due to a lack of attention and regular usage. This happens with musical instruments of all kinds. But I think this happens more because of a neglect and a distraction, than it does with deliberate outside sabotage.

 

[pdudgeon]

"Players, groups and conductors are pretty good at finding mistakes in printed music. Luckily most are found at rehearsals, but some only at the performances, especially when rehearsal time is minimal."
Eliminating sheet music notational errors - Musings...by Art of Sound Music

Hmmm...rehearsals...

Ah yes, rehearsals. But rehearsals cannot take the place of deliberate, dedicated practice time as well as care and tuning of both an instrument and the one who plays it, so that both the instrument and the performer play well when rehearsal time does come.

All things must be ready in good time.
If one area is neglected or not correctly prepared, it shows in the performance.

 

[pdudgeon]

But you are correct in your OP.
Those who have heard the voice of God, and have seen and have known the heart of Jesus, will be able to recognize and feel the cacophony as it buffets them.

 

[pdudgeon]

Ezekiel 43:2
"and behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the way of the east And His voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shone with His glory."


Jeremiah 51:55
"For the LORD is going to destroy Babylon, And He will make her loud noise vanish from her. And their waves will roar like many waters; The tumult of their voices sounds forth."


We know that He spoke and His Voice reverberated upon the chaotic waters and there was light:

"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light."
(Genesis 1:2-3)

And there was order and He continued to speak and to declare and to assess His creation; and He confirmed that it is good. And on the sixth day of His sweeping Crescendo He uttered the head of creation that is mankind and He blessed and established His creation as being "very good" (Genesis 1:1-31)...and then He rested (Genesis 2:1-2).

We know that, somewhere in this story, a sharp noise was struck. The harmonious symphony of creation suffered a discordant move; a move back to disorder, chaos, and confusion.

I would like to discuss this cacophony of grandiosity that an enemy would dare to introduce into the grand and immutable theater of life. I would like to continue to discuss it using musical terminology, because I feel that it is very useful for providing deeper insight.

Thank you.

I love your first scripture! Ezekiel 43:2
"and behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the way of the east And His voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shone with His glory."

This reminds me so much of the beauty of the early morning, as the first light comes over the horizon; soft and gentle at first, and lighting the way.

Like the first notes of a symphony, many times the notes are soft, slow, and clear. They set the tone for the piece of music, just like the Sun light (or lack of it!) sets the day to come.

And then comes the entrance of the heftier instruments, making their way through the musical piece, like an army forming up. Surveying the enemy, and setting their battle strategy.

Ah, the discordant move comes next! The challenge of a different/ discordant tune is heard, and the battle is on! Drums and cymbals at the ready.

But yes, even though thunder is heard and clouds gather, the Sun is still up there!
And the power to overcome any storm is seen as the rain begins to dissipate, the winds calm, the clouds disperse, and the Sun reigns once again; restoring order and calm skies as the last strains of gentle music are heard once more.

 

[Tone]

I love your first scripture! Ezekiel 43:2
"and behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the way of the east And His voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shone with His glory."

This reminds me so much of the beauty of the early morning, as the first light comes over the horizon; soft and gentle at first, and lighting the way.

Like the first notes of a symphony, many times the notes are soft, slow, and clear. They set the tone for the piece of music, just like the Sun light (or lack of it!) sets the day to come.

And then comes the entrance of the heftier instruments, making their way through the musical piece, like an army forming up. Surveying the enemy, and setting their battle strategy.

Ah, the discordant move comes next! The challenge of a different/ discordant tune is heard, and the battle is on! Drums and cymbals at the ready.

But yes, even though thunder is heard and clouds gather, the Sun is still up there!
And the power to overcome any storm is seen as the rain begins to dissipate, the winds calm, the clouds disperse, and the Sun reigns once again; restoring order and calm skies as the last strains of gentle music are heard once more.

That's a really lovely way to put it. Are those "last strains" something different than those "first notes", not unlike the difference between a wise grown up and a little child?

 

[pdudgeon]

That's a really lovely way to put it. Are those "last strains" something different than those "first notes", not unlike the difference between a wise grown up and a little child?

No, the last strains played by those who are performing are more confident, buoyant, joyous, and satisfied.

But what the audience hears are the sounds of gentle music as it fades away at last.
The difference is in whether you are the one who is performing, or the one who is listening.

Think of a band marching by you in a parade, and you will see the difference.
The band goes ever onward, while the listeners are left behind.

 

[pdudgeon]

You asked in your OP about the introduction of discord into the harmony of Creation.

I'm thinking that it would not be loud and obvious, but instead was quiet, subtle, smooth, and maybe even with a different rhythm; something that at first would catch attention, interest, and sound pleasing.

So if Creation were a march written in 4:4 time, then the discord would be a waltz, or a cha-cha-cha, written to attract attention. It would be intriguing and a bit slithery: not something with a regular beat.

 

[Tone]

No, the last strains played by those who are performing are more confident, buoyant, joyous, and satisfied.

But what the audience hears are the sounds of gentle music as it fades away at last.
The difference is in whether you are the one who is performing, or the one who is listening.

Think of a band marching by you in a parade, and you will see the difference.
The band goes ever onward, while the listeners are left behind.

It's fearsome to imagine an existence wherein all the music has faded away.

 

[Tone]

You asked in your OP about the introduction of discord into the harmony of Creation.

I'm thinking that it would not be loud and obvious, but instead was quiet, subtle, smooth, and maybe even with a different rhythm; something that at first would catch attention, interest, and sound pleasing.

So if Creation were a march written in 4:4 time, then the discord would be a waltz, or a cha-cha-cha, written to attract attention. It would be intriguing and a bit slithery: not something with a regular beat.

Oh yes, a Subtletrend...

 

[pdudgeon]

It's fearsome to imagine an existence wherein all the music has faded away.

Agreed.
Gone would be the harmony, the accompaniment,
No flutes, no oboes, no drums.
No melodious voices.