On The Function of Music


“The function of music is to release us from the tyranny of conscious thought.”

– Thomas Beecham

1 thought on “On The Function of Music

  1. It doesn’t work in my case. What it does is elevate the thought to admiration of the art of a theme or progression, or let the music take my thoughts and imagination on a journey.

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