Music has been a powerful force throughout history. Its power has affected all aspects of people's lives. The ideas and attitudes people have toward their country can easily be seen in their music. While music in the early part of the modern era 1400-1900 served to promote patriotism and nationalism, music's role in the late 20th century seems a reversal and has been a deconstructive force challenging nationalistic feelings. The origin of all music is cultural Nettl 940. Folk songs tell a story of one's culture Nettl 940. The traditions of a nation and the feelings of people towards that...
message promoted by composers and musicians. Composers such as Verdi and Wagner filled the men of the eras with great pride in their emerging nation states. As the nations grew older, individuals sometimes manipulated that pride, but the national pride remained.

As the twentieth century became middle aged, the music turned from supportive nationalistic songs to a cry for anarchy and rebellion. Between raging white supremacist and musical apathetic punks the pages of history continue to be changed by music. Music is both a reflection of men's souls, dreams, and desires and a force to change men and nations.