Music. Its Secret Influence Throughout The Ages.
Philadelphia, PA: David McKay Company, ND ( ca. later 1930s). Third Impression. Hardcover. Small Octavo. 222 pp. Beige cloth with black titling to spine. Bibliography. A reprint of this study of music and its links with higher states of consciousness by the English musician, author and occultist Cyril Meir Scott (1879–1970). Scott is now probably most widely remembered for his numerous musical compositions, and as the author of "The Initiate" series, a trilogy in which he told the story, supposedly based in fact, of a well-known Englishman of his acquaintance who was an initiate or adept of high attainment. "The role of music in the evolution of humanity Reveals how a hierarchy of initiates, evolved spiritual intelligences, and devas actively influenced the musical compositions of geniuses to transmit great truths through music Explores the influence of the classical composers Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Wagner, and Strauss--from Beethoven's influence on the creation of psychoanalysis to Chopin's musical influence on the emancipation of women Composer and author Cyril Scott explores the role of music in the evolution of humanity and shows how it has pushed human evolution forward. He explains that music has a profound effect on history, morals, and culture and is a more potent force in the molding of character than religious creeds or moral philosophies. Whereas mediocre musicians reflect only their own times, inspired ones help determine the character of the future. Exploring the works of classical composers such as Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Chopin, Wagner, and Strauss, Scott reveals how their compositions were actively influenced by a hierarchy of initiates, evolved spiritual intelligences, and devas to make the way fertile for human spiritual evolution." (from Worldcat) A little light bumping to edges of boards, rear cloth hinge has a few dark spots, a little modest shelf-wear. Pages evenly toned. Still a tight, clean, VG + copy in G+ dust jacket (pale panels of jacket darkened and a little marked, small cigarette-sized hole in mid-sign, edges a little chafed, flaps price-clipped. Now protected by removable mylar sleeve. Item #70439
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