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Correcting Categories, Part 6 – Dionysian vs. Apollonian
Written on 27 Apr, 2009 at 12:00 in Featured | viewed 418 times and users have made 0 comments so far
My goal in this series is to help believers apply the Bible to their musical choices in life and worship. My contention is, however, that believers today approach the issue of musical choices with certain errant foundational presuppositions that need... (Continue reading)
New Paper: “Correcting Categories: The Bible, Music, and Emotion”
Written on 5 Nov, 2008 at 11:30 in Articles on Music | viewed 702 times and users have made 7 comments so far
This week I spoke at Bob Jones Seminary for two days in a class on issues in Christian ministry. I prepared a 20 page paper to present to the class, which I plan to post in sections in December, but... (Continue reading)
Nothing More Than Feelings: The Affect of Art in Worship
Written on 26 Mar, 2008 at 8:27 in Articles on Aesthetics, Articles on Worship, Editor's Picks | viewed 1,176 times and users have made 11 comments so far
Which of the following scenario is a more meaningful worship experience? The 100 member choir and 50 piece orchestra combine in a rousing performance of Bach’s Cantata No. 182, a piece composed for Palm Sunday. The stage is full with a professional... (Continue reading)
Apollo vs. Dionysus
Written on 23 Dec, 2006 at 21:15 in Articles on Aesthetics, Articles on Music | viewed 866 times and users have made 0 comments so far
A music theorist whom I have found very helpful is Manfred Clynes. Clynes argues that music communicates through its natural connection with emotion. I can best explain Clynes’ theories at this point by quoting from “Music Hath Charms . .... (Continue reading)
