Musical GENEius

Is musical talent contained in the genes? My opinion is that there is something innate in artists and musicians that drives them towards creating their art. That perhaps they also possess an ability for aesthetic feelings that some do not.

I recall closing my eyes and listening to the music/harmonies one practice long ago. The feeling that ascended was my own soul floating, suddenly lifted, weightless, as chills rose up my spine. Some people look for that kind of feeling via the use of drugs and alcohol, so said my partner at the time. Musicians and artists obtain them as a natural high, IMO.

I believe that the ability to produce music is in the blood, intricately linked to something internal, God given, and passed from one generation to the next. Is my hypothesis correct? I've no idea. Some say *yah*.. others say *nay*.

Journalism: Psychologists and geneticists disagree on the origins of musical talent

BBC News HEALTH Genetic clues to musical ability

What say you?

The Boy Who Heard Music

For those who do not know, Pete Townsend is writing a serialization of his novella, The Boy Who Heard Music, on his blog. Visitors are invited to comment to him there. The novella began September 24th and will run for 23 episodes. For those interested be sure to visit:

http://boywhoheardmusic.blogspot.com/ or click on the title of this blog entry (it's a link!).