Comment I think it's about being uplifted by "dark" music (Score 1) 170
Steven Wilson mentions, in association with the "In absentia" record, that he is attracted to, and uplifted by dark, sad music, and I feel the same way... Music
seems to be mind and mood altering, and very subtle in its shades of action. I can feel one kind of joy listening to an upbeat song, and be also moved by the stark melancholy of another which is another facet of joy, and neither negates the validity of the other.
The idea that violent thoughts can be initiated by engaging in music listening, movie watching, video game playing, etc.... is a complex and interesting subject, and people, and especially politicians should not rush to judgement