The music in the Sema ceremony reflects the ceremony itself. The music has a consonant harmony that gives off a zen tone. As mentioned in the video the dancers leave their eyes open so that they see things in a blur. Considering this is the goal of what the dancers should perceive, it makes sense the music is consonant. When I listened to the music I recognized a vibration being a part of it. This makes sense since it’s also mentioned that the ceremony has to do with manifestation. Manifesting things are all about meeting the vibrations of what you’re manifesting. So I think it’s fitting that the music gives off the idea of manifestation.
In relation to, gospel music such as amazing grace there are some similarities. Both songs are reflecting a relationship with God. Amazing grace refers to being found and, the Mevlevi ceremony has to do with receiving God’s blessings. The difference between the two is that the gospel song is composed of just voices. In the Melvi Sema Ceremony, there are instruments like the flute involved. These instruments in this song allow the dance that goes with it to be in-sync.
I agree with the similarities and differences that you mentioned between the two pieces because that is exactly what came to my mind at first. Both convey a relationship with God while using different musical aspects and characteristics.
I also compared their relationship as reflecting to god or to each other. I think the differences are quite interesting to read, how you compared god’s blessing to instruments and dance.
I like how you mentioned that the dancers left their eyes open so they were able to see things in a blur. I too noticed that aspect from the video and I found it fascinating as that blur feeling that they see is what helps them in their spiritual connectedness.