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Early Posi Music was produced by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_thought New Thought] musicians including: Karl Anthony, Shanti Norman, Charley Thweatt and Leroy White. Unlike gospel and contemporary worship music, Posi Music |
Early Posi Music was produced by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_thought New Thought] musicians including: Karl Anthony, Shanti Norman, Charley Thweatt and Leroy White. Unlike gospel and contemporary worship music, Posi Music's lyrics are less specifically spiritual which has made it increasingly popular with musicians from many different religions. As the genre has evolved it has been embraced by artists following many different spiritual paths ranging from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_thought New Thought], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agapism Agapism], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism Judaism], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_science Christian Science] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholicism Catholicism] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism Buddhism], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantheism Pantheism] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seicho-no-Ie Seicho-no-Ie]. |
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Revision as of 12:40, 4 March 2010
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Posi Music (pronounced pah-zee) has been around since the 1970's, though only recently has a definitive label been applied to music in this genre. Short for Positive Music, Posi Music is music intended to have a positive affect on the listener. It is music written to unite people, to inspire them and make them feel better.
Origins
Early Posi Music was produced by New Thought musicians including: Karl Anthony, Shanti Norman, Charley Thweatt and Leroy White. Unlike gospel and contemporary worship music, Posi Music's lyrics are less specifically spiritual which has made it increasingly popular with musicians from many different religions. As the genre has evolved it has been embraced by artists following many different spiritual paths ranging from New Thought, Agapism, Judaism, Christian Science and Catholicism to Buddhism, Pantheism and Seicho-no-Ie.
Style
Posi Music is upbeat, uplifting and usually lyric driven. Often it is affirmational, though sometimes it is a call directing the listener to make a change. Posi Music can be spiritual, but most often it is not religious in nature. This allows Posi Music to be enjoyed by people of any faith.
Uses
Unlike traditional faith based music, Posi Music can be used in many in many settings outside of spiritual communities. Posi Music is suited for use in retreats, workshops, fitness centers, counseling centers, therapy, nursing homes and hospitals. The themes in Posi Music are ideal for programs such as Arts In Medicine, where music is used to promote healing.
Professional organizations
Positive Music Association (PMA) - promoting Posi Music and the musicans who create it
Harmonizing with Humanity - linking fans to the work of great Posi musicians
emPower Music & Arts - social network connecting musicians and fans and sponsor of the Annual Posi Awards
Arts In Medicine - integrating Posi Music and the arts with medical care
References
Lysa Allman-Baldwin, Positive music artists share “Posi Music” in New Thought centers: Unity.org
E. W. Murtfeldt, "How Music Heals the Sick", Popular Science, 131(32-33)