Reply To: Why does certain music make us cry?

Home Forums Decaffeinated Coffee Why does certain music make us cry? Reply To: Why does certain music make us cry?

#964652
rebdoniel
Member

The Rambam paskened that nobody should listen to music nowddays because in the absence of the Beit haMikdash, we’re not supposed to be so happy. This doesn’t seem to be concerned with the fact that music can also be a means of deepening one’s sadness, grief, and introspection. Jewish songs like Mama Rochel accomplish this, as do secular songs like “In My Life” by the Beatles.