by Marie Milton

Created on: September 26, 2010   Last Updated: September 28, 2010

Music is the life and soul of everything we know and do. Without it the world would be either full of silence, or full of gun-fire. Very few people want either of these. In a sense, the donation of musical instruments can prevent this from happening.

Unless a really enthusiastic combatant or veteran, (or arms dealer), war is a burden. A burden to everyone involved; using up time, money and energy which could be used more effectively and efficiently elsewhere.

There is one thing that most people agree on - Music. We all know that music is good for the soul. It helps to keep us going when times are tough. Which is why music is helpful to and for those fighting for their country.

For charities, such as Charity Music, to give away, or shall I say donate musical instruments allows the minds of our soldiers to think of something other than War and fighting. Some soldiers can and do become very depressed, or get shell-shock among other things. by giving away musical instruments, it is giving soldiers a chance to be something other than a soldier.

For many soldiers, homesickness is a common factor. Particularly among the younger soldiers. If they were given an instrument to play, or to learn to play, it can save them from the burden of wishing they were home. Which many of them do.

It would be almost impossible to imagine a life without music. It is a vital ingredient for our existence. Without it, where would we be? Even that is difficult to imagine.

Some say nothing is able to exist forever. And I am happy to state that music certainly has proved otherwise. Perhaps they were relating it to something that breathes air. It is uncertain exactly what they were relating it to. But music has still proved them wrong.

Whether it be from a little bird in a tree at the bottom of the garden. Or whether it be from the compounds of an Army base or barracks - Music shall exist forever. It was around long before our time and will, without a doubt, be around long after our time.

Music keeps us going. Period! It is in our blood stream. How many of us whistle an idle happy tune whilst working or walking down the street. How many of us sing along to our favorite song? This is because, for many people, music is their life. Whether they make it, or whether they listen to it. Either way it is there. It helps us to continue. This is what it is like for our men and woman, young and old, who are out risking their lives, so we can have one.

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