"We don't see things as powerful without some Image"
We talked about the power and importance of images the other day in class and I thought it was really interesting. Images are incredibly powerful. Whether it be a picture of a soldier or a laughing family, a "picture is worth 1000 words" . While I can appreciate the importance and impact of images, I find music and sound to be even more impactful. Have you ever tried watching a scary movie while its muted? All suspense is lost. All fear is lost, but merely shutting your eyes isn't enough to get the thoughts out of your head; the sound and music drives the emotion. A national anthem can move an entire nation; a symphony can touch and inspire thousands; a song can even alter moods and emotions. Sounds are powerful. The lack of sound is equally as powerful. "Silence is the greatest expression". A person can say the most by simply not saying anything at all. A decision to not choose is still a choice, the same applies to silence. The discomfort an elongated silence can cause is amazing, especially in today's social media/communication obsessed society.
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