“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.” ~ Johann Sebastian Bach
By Catherine Austin Fitts
This week on the Solari Report, I am speaking to Dr. Michael Linton, scholar, composer, entrepreneur, and expert on all things Bach. Dr. Linton is a professor of music in the School of Music at Middle Tennessee State University, founder of music company Refiners Fire, and long-time ally. He is a rare combination – a leading Bach scholar with mastery of the Solari Report archive and a deep and abiding faith in our divine possibilities.
Our Joseph P. Farrell Virtual Crowdfund has sparked an increased interest in Bach’s work. I have been getting requests for listening recommendations and questions about Bach. So I invited Dr. Linton to provide you with a proper introduction. He has generously provided an extensive list of listening recommendations for you on all areas of Bach’s work that will be posted in the subscribers links.
Even if you are not interested in Bach or classical music, I have found there is no better antidote for cultural or mental debasement than listening to Bach. So you might want to just try some of Dr. Linton’s listening suggestions.
In Money & Markets this week I will discuss the latest financial and geopolitical news, including the rising chorus of “pin the tail on the Donald” using allegations related to Russia. Please e-mail or post your questions for Ask Catherine.
In Let’s Go to the Movies, you might enjoy BBC Great Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach:
Talk to you Thursday!
BBC great composers is not available.
I loved the interview! I wish it were longer. Any other suggestions?
Thank you for a very nice interview. This was a refreshment for the division and rancor of the day. A good way to cap of my Sunday.
Raptured by the discussion.
I chuckled the many times you and Dr Linton “aaahh”ed when speaking of Bach. Dr Linton spoke of the the crescendos of cathedral vaults and the crescendos of Bach’s music causing ones one heart to expand! AHHH! Is the vibratory vowel that opens our heart.
Pir Villayat Inayat Khan once described Bach’s music as the “music of the spheres”. The “music of the spheres” is the perfection of vibration that each human manifests through, attunes to (or not) and disappears back into. Moving through our humanity creates disharmony or skewed resonance—like an untuned piano. Exposing oneself to a Bach assists the resonance of our being to tune back towards perfect harmony, creating peace and balance.
I would entreat us to consider that perhaps Bach did not “compose” music but was transcribing the “music of the spheres” (the perfect harmonies) as he led a life of contemplative prayer. That he is one of Gods vessel for transmutting the perfect harmonies as a gift to humanity…least we forget. If one is contemplative and listens deeply one can hear the “music of the spheres” and reality singing the perfect harmonies. All of us are tasting it through Bach. Our hearts open….and from there we share. Thank you. Jwitt
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
What a delightful Report. I started the broadcast with a heavy heart, having read and listened to the daily news.
After hearing your excellent guest and feeling his sincere devotion to Bach; I am struck again by the wonder of human imagination and humanities magnificent range of expression. It was exactly what I needed to refocus my perception.
Thank you for a wonder filled report. I hope Dr. Linton will be a regular contributor.