Harmonising the Mind: The Transformative Power of Music in Overcoming Death Drive (Gendered concerns in Psycho-Social Manifestation)

"The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water." - Sigmund Freud The Psycho-social aspects of human nature, commonly viewed through eclectic perspectives, has the nigh intriguing factors in understanding human behaviour and experiences. Most notably the concept of Sigmund Freud on the death drive or thanatos, which pose a mental health challenge. Alongside the mental health aspects, this study demands to acknowledge the presence of gender inequality intertwined with psycho-social dynamics. In the quest to deepen our understanding of human nature, we are taking a comprehensive approach on testing thanatos influenced by gender concerns, by comparison with eros or life-producing counterbalancing drive, and to enhance empowerment and well-being for sustainable life. To further strengthen our understanding, we latch on to allying music to aid mental health and wellness, which continues to captivate the researcher and practitioner in various fields. Uniting the power of music and its potential healing abilities, this topic aims to explore profound ways on how music can wield as a transformative force in assuaging the destructive tendencies associated with death drive. By investigating the influences of music on psycho-social dynamics, this study seeks to uncover novel vantage perspectives on empowerment and personal growth.