"it may well damage our relations to one another".......Chirs

Thanks for seeing my point so clearly and succinctly.

A drum begins to entrain the brains of the hearers within eight seconds, leading one in the direction of the intent of the performers, with the added baggage of their emotional state at the time of performance. What kind of day are/were they having? Are/were pharmaceuticals or alcohol involved? Is that where you want to go? We can fall into it, which may be desired, or we can drive our own bus through that ambiance for a different (better?) experience. Awareness and intent are the keys. Music can create a shared reality, which can be a very good thing. Or not. For many, it's as close as they can get to caring about others, or to the Oneness from which we all spring.
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