Abstract

In this thesis I will attempt to define the psychological and physiological effects of music on the brain that keep me coming back to singing — the "ecstatic voice." It is a transcendental belonging, a meditative melodic trance, a cathartic tension and release. Through self-reflection, research, and learning through interviews, my purpose in defining the ecstatic voice is not only to understand an aspect of my own artistic practice and experience, but also to shed light on how singing can be an important element in mental health, artist activism, spiritual connection, and bridging the known and unknown.

Details

Title
The Ecstatic Female Voice: Discovering Happiness, Agency, and Artistic Identity
Author
Cardwell, Emily L.
Publication year
2019
Publisher
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
ISBN
9798641838434
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2396216303
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.