Schopenhauer 2 - Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color

"We are entirely satisfied by the impression of a work of art only when it leaves behind something that, in spite of all our reflection on it, we cannot bring down to the distinctness of a concept... The melody that comes entirely without reflection and wholly as if by inspiration... [has] the great merit of being the pure work of the rapture of the moment, of the inspiration, of the free impulse of genius, without any admixture of deliberation and reflection." (101)

I chose this song because it continues to contain something new and indescribable each time I listen. To me, the song sounds improvised and effortless, and almost always it renders me speechless. Schopenhauer talks about Ideas in contrast to concepts, which are whole, understandable, determinable, and exhaustible. Ideas, on the other hand, are inexhaustible, and I think this song conveys something inexhaustible and lasting, perceivable best (and perhaps only) through music.