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The Fourth Essential of Life

2000
From the time that Sappho walked the earth and inspired the ancient Greeks with the soft murmur of her music to the Year 2000 with the launch of the motion picture Fantasia/2000, music has been an element of human life that has given this world the power to live with vigor and dignity. One could say that music is as essential to human life as oxygen, water, and food. With this knowledge in mind, this site educates people about the many different dimensions of music. The topics include the physical effects music on people, the diverse musical cultures of the world, and the basics of music.