Is music to blame for all the violence in our World?

[Metall_pingwin]

No, I don't believe there to be any relationship between the two. Much less would I hold music responsible for all of the violence in our world. Music, much like poetry and drawing is an artfrom which has been with us for as long as violence. It is however, nothing but a form of expression - an outlet- music cannot spawn evil unless it is inherently so, in which case is not the creator to blame? WE are responsible for all the mainstream violence in the world, and we are responsible for whatever sources of inspiration that may have been used to instigate more violence.

[Schofield]

With man came violence, so no, I don't believe you can blame all violence on music, but like others said, it can influence violent decisions.

[Trojan_Ripper]

Originally Posted by Metall_pingwin

No, I don't believe there to be any relationship between the two. Much less would I hold music responsible for all of the violence in our world. Music, much like poetry and drawing is an artfrom which has been with us for as long as violence. It is however, nothing but a form of expression - an outlet- music cannot spawn evil unless it is inherently so, in which case is not the creator to blame? WE are responsible for all the mainstream violence in the world, and we are responsible for whatever sources of inspiration that may have been used to instigate more violence.

Metal_pingwin-

I had to read your post over a couple of times before it clicked but you really said it well.

Art form, music, and personal expression has been with us since the beginning as well as violence.

Your answer that “we are responsible for whatever sources of inspiration that may have been used to instigate more violence” is well thought out, ....

But, "could music have been part of that inspiration”?

Originally Posted by Serio

Music is manmade, and just like everything else manmade, it doesn't affect us at all mentally. It's the same with video games and movies. People say the ratings are on the box to warn people against the violence. It's not. They're there to alert people that they have to be prepared for strong content. Not warn them, because why should it?

Serio-

You can’t think of anything (man made) that would effect (man) mentally? That could be a whole other thread….

[Captain Fist]

Originally Posted by Schofield

With man came violence, so no, I don't believe you can blame all violence on music, but like others said, it can influence violent decisions.

With man? Don't be naive.

[Mr. Pedantic]

I doubt the music I listen to would incite people to violence. If you were going to kill someone based off listening to the Well-Tempered Clavier, you should be in a mental institution.

[AlDaja]

Emotionally unstable people kill people. Music can be a catalyst for these types of folks, as can numerous stimuli. We all have the capacity to kill, some just some have better control over their demons than others. Outlets like music, video games, and physical activities help take the stress off for the emotionally stable.

[Aeroflot]

Originally Posted by Serio

Are you saying me, who could never harm anyone, is violent just because i like hard rock, metal, soft rock, alt rock, hell, even some kinds of rap? I like any music as long as it isn't down, dark toned, or without meaning.

I'm saying that the music people listen to reflect on the emotions people hold inside deep down, possibly beyond the knowledge of the individual. There is no such thing as a violent genre, just violent songs, unless of course there's some obscure genre out there that specifies in violence. All those genres you listed can be violent, but not necessarily. I believe you misread my post.

[[130.Pz]I.Kluge]

No real connection, violence can be related to other factors in the individuals social structure. Necessarily he would not have to be emotional unstable to start. But events, deviant influence, and other factors could lead to that state of unbalance.

Is just society not taking the responsibility for the environment that it has created for such individuals to come from(Social context). Still that does not take away any responsibility from the individual.

Then again there was Charles Mason and his interpitation of Helter Skelter.

[Crusader]

Music is taboo and shy'd away from In hardline Islam, so, what on earth can they blame for their outbursts?

[Jeffro]

Originally Posted by Aeroflot

People only listen (read: enjoy) to music that reflects their inner self, so the people are inherently violent.

Going by that logic, the majority of people are inherently tone deaf as well.

Originally Posted by never surrender

Music is taboo and shy'd away from In hardline Islam, so, what on earth can they blame for their outbursts?

Sexual frustration.