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There is, however, no language that expresses emotion more effectively than the language of music
The Language of Music
Ambur Braid
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fter quite a few years singing Opera and having the great opportunity to live in many cities across the globe, I’ve come across quite a few methods of communicating, linguistic and otherwise. Some languages are more helpful when it comes to clear and concise expression. My preference has always been German—a poetic language that can really get the point across, in both its directness and its poetry. Take for example, the word Kummerspeck, “weight gain from emotional eating” which directly translates to “grief bacon” or the more infamous “wanderlust” which needs no translation.
A personal favourite of mine is “Backpfeifengesicht,” which is a face that is begging to be slapped. During COVID-19, we’ve experienced some wanderlust of epic proportions as we’ve been stuck at home, self-medicating with our Kummerspeck and all because of a few Leugners (deniers) with Backpfeifensgesicht. Nice, right? There is, however, no language that expresses emotion more effectively than the language of music. Human emotion is universal and when someone sets it to music, it can penetrate your being and your bones more than words. We all experience the same things—love, life, loss, and death. We strive for the same things—health, love, fulfillment, and family. Each language has something to offer when communicating; French and English tend to have multiple meanings and one can have more room for interpretation and German has the directness and clarity, but taking a moment to really listen and read between the lines can teach you everything. s
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