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No, actually not i find classical music very relaxing as a matter of fact. and by the way i never said anything against classical music in fact, i wouldnt know who wrote what piece i just enjoy listening to ceratin peices though i prefer Yossele any day!!! oh and by the way i was once told by a Rov that i may listen to classical music.
haifagirl – No im not saying that its only the lyrics, the music and beats are trashy as well, However,having said that i dont think this issue would be half as bad if the lyrics where at least “Normal” – (however you define normal – i think its a personal taste.) going back to the beats/music itself just look at what it does to the artist when he/she sings/dances to the beat be they jewish or not!! I sing at weddings etc from time to time, and i feel the difference when i get home! if its been an extra “frum” wedding (for want of a better term) i feel like ah geshmak its been uplifting coz the music speaks to your soul!! as for the more “modern” (again for want of a better term) i dont feel the same geshmack. also, during the wedding, as your singing, the reaction you have , the way you “move/dance” depends very much on the type of song your singing! if its more pop/rock style you find yourself bouncing around alot more…
Rabbi- thanks for your corrction. However i have learned that Gemoro a number of time and whilst i agree with you regarding what the Gemoro and rashi say I have always been led to believe by my magidi shiur that aside for the sifri yevonim that he had in his home the fact he was singing yevoni songs also had alot to do with the fact of him going off.
Thank you areivimzehlazeh.
On a personal note… I feel that non jewish music as a rule has a negetive affect on a person i have seen it on many occasions, one of the first things that a boy/girl does on their way to leaving the derech is listen to non jewish music thats a fact that i have noticed whilst dealing with these types of boys.
The reason i believe is not so much the actual music but the lyrics, they are so trashy its astounding!!! i mean have you ever listened to what they sing about?!? not only that the people singing them arent exactly the type of role modles youd like your kids to follow, it starts with listening to this type of music, then following the carrer of the artist, going to concerts, meeting people i would be seen dead with!! etc etc etc one thing leads to the next!!
As for beethhoven all you have to do is listen to the difference in style……….
in addition I agree with noitallmr regarding the music penetrating your soul i have seen it more then once unforunatly when boys or girls turn to non jewish music it has a very negetive influance on their behaviour
There is a Gemoro in Chagiga (15a) that talks about Elisha Ben Avuyo (Acher) who was a great tzaddik but ended up going off. Though i cant find it there – the gemoro does say that the reason (or at leats one of them) he went off was because lo posak.. (cant remember middle words) mipumi. because he used to sing non jewish songs on a regular basis……… i hope this helps, i will continue to look into it and let you know exact details b”n.