At first glance, Ludwig van Beethoven and Arnold Schönberg might seem like opposites in the musical cosmos. One, the towering giant of classicism, the other the pioneer of atonality and the twelve-tone technique. But they share more than revolutionary thinking; they also shared a place of refuge and inspiration: Mödling, a quiet town nestled among […]
Sound. Sense. Soul. These are the guiding principles of MusikRoel. And if ever two artists embodied this triad across centuries, it would be Johann Sebastian Bach and The Beatles. One, the master of fugues and counterpoint, the other a group of four young musicians who forever reshaped the language of popular music. But what could
Reflecting on ‘Rumours’, not just as a classic album, but as a cultural and existential event. In 1977, amidst emotional wreckage and personal implosion, Fleetwood Mac released ‘Rumours,’ an album that does more than document heartbreak; it lays bare raw humanity and reaches for universal truth. It is tempting to call ‘Rumours’ a break-up album.
Last weekend, I traveled to Haapsalu for the summer symphony. Haapsalu is a town on the seashore about an hour away from Tallinn. Both the setting and the idea appeal to me, particularly for an outdoor performance on a long summer evening in an old castle. These ingredients aroused my curiosity, and in addition, Estonian
A recently unearthed piece of music by Frédéric Chopin, found in a private Parisian collection, appeared at an auction recently. But this is more than a musical event — it is a philosophical moment In this fragile manuscript, we find not only new notes from a master but echoes of an idea: that music, like
Hotel California: A Song of Freedom and Illusion “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” — The Eagles, Hotel California My favorite pop song is, without a doubt, Hotel California. It is a song that spurred me to action, and I always carry it along. Loved by millions, there
What happens when music becomes a doorway—not just to another time or feeling, but to a deeper understanding of ourselves? In 4 Classical Music Stories, author Roel Arnold invites readers to experience the transformative power of classical music through fiction. Each story is inspired by a great work of classical music and reimagined as a
At MusikRoel, where music and philosophy meet, exploring the caffeinated rituals behind some of history’s most creative and contemplative minds is only fitting. From opera houses to Enlightenment salons, coffee was often more than just a drink — it was a muse. Some ideas are born from silence, some from symphonies — and many, it
“Without music, life would be a mistake.”— Friedrich Nietzsche Welcome to MusikRoel, a space where music and philosophy meet, interact, and resonate. This site has grown from a simple curiosity — how music moves us — into a deeper investigation:Can we think through music? Can a piece of music express an idea as clearly as
Do you know why music lessons in elementary school are so unimaginably important? I never imagined that music would have such a significant impact on children. It plays a crucial role in their learning and development in various ways. Ignoring this influence would be a missed opportunity, so let’s explore it in more detail. For
