VIDEO:
Listening to Music During 3 Weeks
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the idea of not listening to music during unhappy days, specifically applicable to the Three Weeks between Shiva Asar B'Tammuz and Tisha B'Av. Video

Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the idea of not listening to music during unhappy days, specifically applicable to the Three Weeks between Shiva Asar B'Tammuz and Tisha B'Av. Video
What about these whatsapps that have music in the background just to enhance video. Can those videos be watched in the 3 weeks.
Some people find today’s music overloud, distracting, painful even. When one is deeply upset or distressed, any music, whether sad or happy, may not sooth, neither bring joy. So why is music per se forbidden?