Language Splits; Music Unifies

Very interesting article here about how humans use music psychologically, and how we have evolved with the help of music.

Language divides us into groups and parses all types of information into specific, tribal code.

Music on the other hand, unites us as one species, something that our brains require to comprehend and solve our daily problems.

“Music is the greatest mystery” – Charles Darwin

Definitely an interesting read. Especially how Darwin tried to explain music creation by natural selection and was puzzled. He resorted and retired with the generic “music is the greatest mystery”.