The Power of Music "There is music in everyone," says Aaron Copland, "otherwise why should our hearts beat faster when listening to music, our temperature rise, our toes start tapping and our minds start racing after the music we hear?" Music is a universal language that can be understood by everyone. It has a great transforming influence on the character of the listener. No art is more closely associated with the inner life of man than music, and that is why it has the power to help one discover one’s innermost sanctuary. Music has a soothing effect on human nerve and the power to offset the tensions of life. It is a balm for the human spirit. Did you know? ¯ From birth to death you are manipulated by music. ¯ A lullaby puts you to sleep when you are a child. ¯ Programmed music in departmental stores encourages you to buy more. ¯ In restaurants it makes you eat faster and get out. ¯ In banks, it gives you a feeling of cheerfulness and confidence. ¯ In factories, it makes you produce more. ¯ In hospitals, it makes you well faster. ¯ In sports meets, it inspires you to try harder. ¯ At study and work, it stimulates you for better results. ¯ In advertisements, it creates in you unnecessary wants. ¯ And at your funeral it weeps for it cannot manipulate you any longer.