#MakeMusicNotWar
Relax Max Apparel aims to create pieces that have "simplicity with a rock and roll flare" so it's only fitting that the Relax Max mural in Nashville takes Music City's progressive current and combines it with the obvious reputation of music to make a mural with a moral compass that all Nashville natives can live by. Relax Max Apparel is inspired by its canine namesake.Everyone knows that Nashville's nickname is "Music City," and no one needs to question why. However, the origin of the nickname is a culmination of historical events that give prestige to a town that encompasses not only country music, but roots that feed into all genres of music and sound.
The nickname can be traced back to a Fisk University performance in the late 1800s. The Fisk Jubilee Singers performed for the Queen of England, and delighted by their talent, she exclaimed that these performers must hail from "Music City."
In the early 20th century, two major institutions came to the forefront of Nashville to solidify its status as Music City: The Ryman Auditorium and The Grand Ole Opry were both catalysts that transformed Nashville into a city with a lifeline that consists of melodies.
I've passed by this 12th South mural many times, but recently began reflecting on it in a new light. As a city in the south, Nashville can attest to many instances of division and exclusion that has polluted not only this city, but our nation and our world. This past weekend, Charlottesville was the site to such hatred and bigotry that begged the country to take a look at a microcosm of a larger problem we must face and shine that light on. Despite voting 80% democratic in the last presidential election, Charlottesville was an unwilling host to protestors that seethed ignorance and violence. It's important to remember that the loudest and most intolerant voices from this weekend do not speak for all of us. We cannot allow political differences to create a chasm that overshadows the fact that we are all bound with one commonality: we're human.
I've always been immensely drawn to music and the power of lyrics to heal hearts, calm minds, and unite audiences. Living in Nashville has deepened that experience with music and allowed me to become more in tune with the community that music creates. Music speaks a language that transcends all people. It is through music that I cope with life, and I believe music can serve as a platform to start an important dialogue that will enable us to shift to acceptance instead of exceptions.
Seek out a person with different political views than you. Go out of your way to befriend someone who worships another religion. Find someone with a philosophy outside of your own. Have a conversation; start the dialogue that will allow us to coexist. Make music, not war.
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Visit Music City
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| Make Music Not War mural in 12th South |
The nickname can be traced back to a Fisk University performance in the late 1800s. The Fisk Jubilee Singers performed for the Queen of England, and delighted by their talent, she exclaimed that these performers must hail from "Music City."
In the early 20th century, two major institutions came to the forefront of Nashville to solidify its status as Music City: The Ryman Auditorium and The Grand Ole Opry were both catalysts that transformed Nashville into a city with a lifeline that consists of melodies.
I've passed by this 12th South mural many times, but recently began reflecting on it in a new light. As a city in the south, Nashville can attest to many instances of division and exclusion that has polluted not only this city, but our nation and our world. This past weekend, Charlottesville was the site to such hatred and bigotry that begged the country to take a look at a microcosm of a larger problem we must face and shine that light on. Despite voting 80% democratic in the last presidential election, Charlottesville was an unwilling host to protestors that seethed ignorance and violence. It's important to remember that the loudest and most intolerant voices from this weekend do not speak for all of us. We cannot allow political differences to create a chasm that overshadows the fact that we are all bound with one commonality: we're human.
I've always been immensely drawn to music and the power of lyrics to heal hearts, calm minds, and unite audiences. Living in Nashville has deepened that experience with music and allowed me to become more in tune with the community that music creates. Music speaks a language that transcends all people. It is through music that I cope with life, and I believe music can serve as a platform to start an important dialogue that will enable us to shift to acceptance instead of exceptions.
Seek out a person with different political views than you. Go out of your way to befriend someone who worships another religion. Find someone with a philosophy outside of your own. Have a conversation; start the dialogue that will allow us to coexist. Make music, not war.
Sources:
Visit Music City
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