Earth Spirit – Carlos Nakai Flute Evokes Feelings
October 13, 2011
Students were asked to write what they felt as well as what they saw. Notice that with feelings there are more similarities than with images. A good question to ask adult ESL students is why emotional responses are more alike than image responses.
I feel a little cold because of the weather. It makes me think many things and feel strange. Marvin
I can associate this with other experiences that I had receiving therapeutic massage. They used to use the same kind of music combined with relaxing sounds. Carlos
It seems so familiar and a little sad to me. The peaceful melody calms me down. Ting
It’s like I’m dreaming, but after a few minutes I feel a little bit sad. Latifa
The common feelings are security, appreciation and peace. This music gives me positive energy. Yuko
I can feel relaxed and nostalgic. I’d like to listen to this music before I go to bed,
I guess I can get rid of my daily stress and sleep very well. Izumi
The music makes my mind clear and relaxed. Mayumi
I feel that his sound is for my heart gently. Setsuko
When I listen to this music I feel peaceful. It is like I just woke up and opened the window of my bedroom. Clara
Feelings of peace, comfort, community, always in a circle. The life circle in song.
Listening makes you a member of the circle. Feelings of peace. Camille
