Interview with the Owner of Music by: Atila Morais

Music is one of the most entertaining activities nowadays in Greece, and we’ve got an exclusive interview with the God of Music himself. Yes, Apollo will welcome us on Mount Olimpus! But before, we’ll explain a little bit about our music.

Men usually perform choruses for entertainment, celebration and spiritual reasons. Instruments include the double-reed aulos and the plucked string instrument (like pandura), the lyre, especially the special kind called a kithara.

Music is also an important part of education in Greece, and boys are taught music starting at age six. Greek musical literacy created a flowering of development that shall create many other music styles, and we hope it will influence other cultures that shall be born.

Well, I hope you are ready, because this is a breathtaking interview, full of surprises and revelations!

R(Reporter): Hello God Apollo. We are really thankful for your welcoming and for your words. They are important not only for us, but for our people, that has been using your creation as a form of entertainment.

A(Apollo): If they are using it for good, then I should be thankful for having some listeners to my words.

R: So, we have prepared some questions, and I’ll start asking you about your other powers. You are not only the God of Music, but also the God of the Sun, Healing, Poetry... We want to know if you can join all of these things into your musics.

A: Yes, of course! Music is not only about having fun and celebrating. Music is also a way to relax, to heal your spirit, and the lyrics are made out of poetry, which is the best way to talk to people.

R: I particularly agree with you about the lyrics, but I believe that not everyone has the same opinion. Some groups of musicians are creating a new style of music that only consists of beats and has no lyrics. What do you think of this, Sir Apollo?

A: I believe that music is not equal to everyone. Music is also an art, and everyone has a diferente way to express art, using poetry or just showing their heart beats.

R: Beautiful words, Sir Apollo. Well, the next questions are about musical instruments. The most common instruments nowadays are the Pandura, the Double-Reed Aulos, and of course the Lyre. Since the Lyre was created, you have been Always associated to it. Can you tell us about it’s origin?

A: Well, as my brother Hermes was born, he stole 50 of my cows, and to be forgiven he made the first Lyre, as he used the shell of a turtle to make a part of it, and 7 sheep guts to make the strings.

R: That’s impressive! It’s just a little instrument for us mortals, but it’s story is unbelievable. Sir Apollo, I have just one more question for you: we all know you are also able to foresee the future. What future do you see for the music?

A: Well, I see our music nowadays being used to workship us, the Gods, but I see an even more religious use of it in the future, and not only in Greece. Music will someday change the world, and bring people not only entertainment, but also hope and dreams.

R: Dear readers, this was our interview with the most impressive God of Olimpus (other Gods, please don’t take this so seriously!), and I hope that you keep his words in your hearts, becausa they were everything we needed to hear. Thank you, Sir Apollo!

A: You’re welcome, Greek n’ Geeks!