Noise music challenges norms.
It is not melodic and nice. It says: "stay beyond the familiar", "break free from traditional boundaries".
It also shows what it's like to be human. It shows rawness and intensity.
Imperfections, dissonance, and unpredictability are inherent to the human condition. Chaos and cacophony are often seen in our internal and external worlds. Noise music taps into our humanity.
Those who search for meaning may find resonance in noise music.
Those who doesn't have all questions answered, who seek answers beyond the ordinary.
Noise music makes you self-reflect.
When you are in a noise music concert, you start to think: I hate it here.
It can be transformative.
It pushes you out of your comfort zone, possibly opening new possibilities. Because it is not music at all.
I know some of you might not see Christ's significance.
Atheistic societies rely on humanistic principles, skepticism about religious beliefs prevails. But you respect my believe, right?
First of all, he really existed, even some historians who didn't like him say so. He said and did something and later that led to the abolition of open slavery and Black Lives Matter, Greenpeace and PETA.
The organizations mentioned are considered symbols of good in today's society. Society might believe they accomplished these advancements on their own, but let's also explore the mystical perspective.
Various art styles portray suffering in distinct ways.
Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream" is an example.
Art shows parts of Jesus' suffering too.
Matthias Grünewald's "Isenheim Altarpiece" is one such artwork.
Noise music can genuinely express the suffering of Jesus.
It's different from classical art. We're in a post-modernist time, so we can use different ways for expression.
This style of music shows Jesus' suffering like no other can.
Noise music can't fully express Christ's love.
For those who don't know: in Christian beliefs, Jesus bore the weight of human sins, an act of love and sacrifice.
This is due to the nature of the style. Yes, it has limitations. Just as the lives of some who create noise music were limited.
Why limit ourselves to conventional forms of art to express spirituality?
We could paint about it, but that's already been done. Even in movies and heavy metal music, Christ has been depicted. Why should modern art be excluded from representing Christ too?
Noise music is abrasive.
You might need earplugs.
Jesus was surrounded by evil forces during his crucifixion too.
For those who don't know: He faced hostility and insults during that time.
Noise music is rejected by the masses.
It appeals to those seeking something different and experimental.
Just like the suffering of Christ.
Christianity doesn't always fit with what society expects. Christianity, at its core, is the avant-garde of the world.
Of course, while avant-garde art can be about exploring new ideas and pushing boundaries, we should approach it with caution. Not all art reflects Christian values. It's important to distinguish between the messages and intentions behind artistic expressions.
Christ's principles may seem impractical, like avant-garde music.
For those who don't know: Christianity says: don't be selfish so much.
In art, you don't always need a fixed meaning. Through their intention, artists, including noise musicians, allow Christ to be present in their work. Noisists have the ability to manifest Christ's suffering. It's the creator who decides arts purpose.
By doing so, noisists (performers of noise sound art) can elevate the experience beyond mere discomfort and invite listeners to contemplate why Christ suffered.
By the way, just to be clear: author stands with Christ in His suffering, not with those who caused Him pain.
One might wonder how noise music connects to Christianity. One might even think it's insulting. But here's the thing: Christianity acknowledges the chaos and noise in our world. Christ is also a part of this noisy world.
Psalm 150:5 says, "Praise him with clanging cymbals!"
And guess what?
Cymbals don't produce pleasant sounds.
2023 Aug