“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” – Albert Einstein.
June 21 is Make Music Day! It’s great! Do you know how all this started? How are you going to celebrate this wonderful day? Do you have a nice idea? Just read below and you’ll know more about this amazing day. Also, you’ll discover some nice ideas that will help you spend a fine day.
The History of World Music Day
World Music Day is also known as the Fête de la Musique or Make Music Day. So, you have a nice occasion to enjoy an unusual music celebration. On Make Music Day, you can play music outside in your neighborhoods, in public spaces and parks. You enjoy free concerts, where musicians play for fun.
The French Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, and Maurice Fleuret, were the first to organize the first all-day musical celebration in Paris in 1982. Later, people began celebrating this striking day in 120 countries around the globe.
They started this musical practice as “the music everywhere and the concert nowhere.” Interestingly, a 1982 study on the cultural habits of the French revealed that 5 million people (one child out of two) played a musical instrument.
The celebration soon brought people out on the streets. People first started celebrating the day as the Fête de la Musique on the streets in Paris in 1982. Since then, the festival has turned into an international phenomenon.
Over 700 cities in 120 countries celebrate Make Music Day. These are Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, India, Italy, Germany, Greece, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. On this nice day, you can see so many people bring the music onto the streets. Of course, venues are also encouraged to get in on the play.
By the way, France is the country where too many events take place on Make Music Day. In fact, the Fête de la Musique is one of the only nights of the year where French law allows to no noise restriction. This means, the musicians can play all night and have no fears that neighbors will call the police.
How to Celebrate World Music Day or the Fête de la Musique
Who doesn’t love music? So, the Fête de la Musique is an amazing day for all people who can’t live without music. Today, on June 21, you’ve got an awesome chance to live and think in music. Only, do you have an idea of how you can make your day really special and unique? Just read below and you’ll know.
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Enjoy a Music Channel on Pinngle
Pinngle is a relatively new instant messaging (IM) app that’s great both calling and having fun. Now, you may ask how you can have fun on a chat app. It’s simple! Pinngle has a variety public channels, including a Jazz Channel, for example. So, just download Pinngle from Google Play or download Pinngle from App Store and spend unforgettable hours in jazz music.
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Spend a Day Listening to All Your Favorite Pieces of Music
When did you last listened to your favorites? Long ago? If yes, this is a unique chance to spend an amazing music day full of your favorites. Just don’t lose your chance. Start exploring YouTube for your favorite music on channels from different cultures. Dig into the folk music.
Explore the panorama of the world’s best musical experiences. It’s not necessary to spend this day on the street. You can do it from the comfort of your own home.
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Spend a Day Listening to All Your Favorite Pieces of Music
Are you too busy to give some time to your favorite musical instrument? If yes, this is a go-for opportunity you can’t miss! So, start playing your favorite piece by Chopin! You have been looking for such an opportunity, haven’t you? This will be an unforgettable concert for your family as well.
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Amazon Quiz Of World Music Day
Do you know that Amazon has organized a Make Music Day contest? It’ll start today from 12:00:01 a.m. (IST) to July 25 11:59:00 p.m. (IST). The gist of the contest is that you should answer all the quiz questions correctly. Afterwards, you’ll be entitled for a lucky draw. The latter will be held out among participants having answered that specific question correctly.
Make Music Day is an exceptional day for people all over the world. The ideas mentioned above can help you make your day really memorable. So, just choose the ones that you liked most and have fun!
