Heinrich Heine once said, “Where words leave off, music begins.” Indeed, music has been regarded as a universal language to which each person from all parts of the world agrees on. Although music may vary by genre or language, the rhythm it consists of and the notes it plays are languages that appeal to the soul.
Although a bulk of the music we enjoy today contain lyrics that songwriters wanted to convey, the accompanying sound figuratively adds emotion, therefore attaching more definition to otherwise seemingly empty words. That is why Mark St. Rose uses this medium to teach men how to properly treat women and to help women understand men.
As an ardent musician, Mark manifested his love for his passion at a young age. He participated in anything that is related to the craft back when he was still a child. For instance, he sang together with his church choir and marched in a band and chorus in high school. Because he wants to continuously improve in the art, he vehemently trained himself on how to play some musical instruments like playing the piano, guitar, drums, bass, and other instruments, to fully equip himself. He also developed a love for poetry, which he would further transform into lyrics.
Being influenced by different genres like Pop, Rock, Neo-soul, House, and Jazz, it can no longer be repudiated that Mark is greatly resourced, and a well-oiled artist. Mark also stated how artists like Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Lenny Kravitz, D’Angelo, and Prince have greatly influenced his music choices. Because of this, it can be revealed how flexible Mark is when it comes to his craft. What is interesting about Mark is that even though he had taken inspiration from many things, he substantially leaned towards Rhythm and Blues, or what is popularly known as R&B.
As a talented R&B artist, he produces, writes, and sings his own music. Mark even shared that every instrument that could be heard in his songs were personally played by him. Other than the musical instruments, he showcases a wide range of vocal talent in his songs that presents variety. He wanted to send a message to the world how R&B can further be appreciated by maximizing and introducing diversification and its missing factors. For example, Mark believes that playing guitar solos in his music would help bring back the lost art that cannot be heard from mainstream music today.
Being more than just a musician, Mark wanted to use the medium as a way for him to educate people. Specifically, he wants to bridge the gap between the communication of men and women. He does this by giving men the appropriate lessons needed to guide them in treating women, and an opportunity for the latter to understand the men’s emotions when they are unable to express themselves. He fancied a society where men and women exist together harmoniously and with misunderstandings that are at a minimum.
Mark hopes to facilitate bringing emotional awareness to the world. With his EP, entitled Mango, which is set to be released later this year, he wishes to fulfill his dream of unity and empathy.
Curious about Mark and his music? Visit his website here. You can also log on to Instagram.
