Healing words "Holy Night" ~ Thank you for your hospitality
Posted by 良請川
December is the Christmas season.
Don't the cheerful tunes drifting through the streets make your heart pound with excitement?
Originally, Christmas also had aspects of a harvest festival and a fertility festival.
It seems to have also included the meaning of a revival festival, as the sun's power was at its minimum around the winter solstice and was then due to revive.
History of Christmas Music
From a musical perspective, the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's "Messiah" (meaning Savior) is well-known from ancient times.
It seems that this grand work, which lasts two and a half hours, was completed in just three weeks and performed for one to two weeks. People probably prayed and healed their minds and bodies while listening to the music.
Meanwhile, popular contemporary Christmas carols include "Jingle Bells," "White Christmas," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
These songs are characterized by their simple, easy-to-remember melodies and bright atmosphere with continuous major chords.
Among them, the song we've been familiar with since childhood is "Kiyoshi Kono Yoru," which is "Silent Night, Holy Night."
Words of Healing ~"Holy" Night
In fact, many words you know have originated from the sacred word "holy".
These include heal (to cure the mind and body), health, hospital, hospice (a lodging that cared for the sick), and hotel (where travelers stay).
Additionally, around 600 BC, facilities such as the Hotel Du, which cared for the sick, were observed. Furthermore, it evolved into hospitality.
When you want to express gratitude, politely say, "Thank you for your hospitality."
Speaking of "Holy Night," it appears in the lyrics of Tatsuro Yamashita's "Christmas Eve" and is also the title of a song by EXILE. My favorite song is "Oh Holy Night."
I believe everyone has a favorite song.
During the Christmas season, why not relax and heal your mind and body by immersing yourself in your favorite songs and the world of music?
Christmas Music for Ultimate Healing
Here's some Christmas music perfect for a "healing" Christmas.
【CD】Holy Night ~ Harp and Violin Christmas
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■ From "Silent Night" and "Joy to the World" to "All I Want For Christmas Is You" (Mariah Carey) and "Christmas Eve" (Tatsuro Yamashita), this album beautifully covers classic and well-known Christmas songs, both Western and Japanese, with harp and violin.
■ This is a healing work delivered for the holy night by Ayaka Shimizu, a harpist who performs solo, in ensembles, and with orchestras across Japan, and Risako Matsui, a violinist who performs as part of "Chisako Takashima's 12 Violinists" and has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows.
【Streaming】PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS PIANO Pray for the world
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Christmas masterpieces with relaxing, gentle piano sounds.
This album is perfect for spending quiet time with loved ones.
Hiroshi Bando
Doctor of Medical Science
Shikoku Branch Manager, Japan Society of Integrative Medicine
Representative, Tokushima Carbohydrate Restriction Research Group
Graduated from Tokushima University, obtained ECFMG certification, then completed clinical training in family medicine in the USA. Specialized fields include anti-aging, carbohydrate restriction, music therapy, and sports medicine. Participated in the National Sports Festival as an ice skater (1999-2003). Chairperson of the 9th Japan Music Therapy Association Conference (2009). Silver prize winner at the 3rd European International Piano Competition (EIPIC) in Japan (2012). Chairperson of the Japan Primary Care Association Conference (2017, Takamatsu).
Editor-in-Chief of 4 English medical journals related to diabetes (2022). Over 30 books, over 2,000 publications, over 300 English papers. Representative of "Shin Rojin no Kai" (New Elders Association) Tokushima.
Official website: https://pianomed.org/
