Transcendentalism in Today's MusicTranscendentalism is based on the belief that the institutions of society corrupt the purity of an individual. Transcendentalists believe that people are at their best when they are truly independent and self-reliant. They also believe that from independence and autonomy comes true community. Even though transcendentalism is not recognized, it still exists in modern society. Although not as clearly expressed as in the days of Emerson and Thoreau, many people in today's society still hold transcendental beliefs. Transcendental ideals are found in songs, films, books, and other works such as media and advertisements. An example is the song “Get up, Stand up” by Bob Marley, it is found to be influenced and inspired by transcendental elements such as solitude (individuality), autonomy, non-conformism (anti-institution) , the anti-institution. -materialism, nature and spirituality. Robert Nesta Marley, known musically as Bob Marley, is reggae's most iconic and transcendent figure. “Get up, Stand up” is a song that demonstrates elements of transcendentalism. The song explains that people should not live their lives hoping to go to heaven after they die. Rather, they should have a purpose in their life. The song also talks about how people should stand up for their morals and follow what they believe rather than believing others. Bob Marley chose to encourage people to stand by their beliefs and not let others negatively interfere with their lives. The song also criticizes religious hypocrisy and asks listeners to make their own choices. Music is considered a method of transmitting a message. Even if some songs don't intend to do this, the message within them still comes across. The song “Get up, ...... middle of paper ...... quality, nature, anti-materialism and autonomy. His music aimed to encourage people to believe in their choices and decisions rather than believing in the teachings of societal institutions. Bob Marley criticized religion as an institution that, instead of uniting people, ends up separating them. He also warns people not to suffer for the sake of the afterlife. On the contrary, they should live in heaven on earth, that is, they should be happy in their life. Bob Marley's song corresponds to transcendentalism which believed that people should not conform to normal lifestyles. Transcendentalists, like Bob Marley, believed that we derive happiness from what we believe to be right, regardless of what people think or the consequences. When we defend our rights, we do not follow what has been stipulated or instructed.