The Bible and Music

I have listened to “Messiah” before in some of the music classes I have taken in the past. It is definitely a very dramatic piece and differs greatly from most worship music I am accustomed to. The type and presentation of music can really vary the perception of the message. I know from my own musical background that “Messiah” is often seen as a musical masterwork for the composition not the religious messages behind it. In my opinion sometimes high-art isn’t the easiest means for the general population to relate with.