“one, two, three, four,       ” 

270 BPM, 4/4, 32 bar AABA structure—8-8-8-8 bars, ii-V-I progressions, 4-5 choruses, 1-3-5-7 (+9/13ths), triplets, sixteenth notes—a magician’s top hat, hiding sporadic notes, cymbals, and snares

– Bop Abstractions, Franco D’Andrea

The form of music is limited to how many — one? 

The flux of sounds entering—two? 

The intentions of the artist—three? 

The listeners, the art of an album cover, the lessons taught by lyrics, the emotions conveyed by song—more?

We all have our rhythms: breathing, blinking, swallowing, digesting, the beat of our hearts to the dances of our smallest cells. Our ancestors, God’s choir, the horn of Heimdall, the celestial Apsaras, the songs of the Ba Xian, and the melodies of enlightenment have played: music and intense emotion have some things in common, words can’t describe them. They’re always present in our lives, whether we’re projecting our inner violin soloist or we’re the pianist playing the final note in a symphony made by many. They enrich our minds through comfort and discomfort, push our bodies to their very limits, or prepare them for rest, nourishing both heart and soul.

“[i don’t understand the arguments]“

– a rose blooms in chaos, Davishmar

The artist’s intent,

listener’s heart, colors blend—

sound is endless form.” 

I believe music is a catalyst for creativity, love, life, and so much more, but I also believe that we should shift our listening to the music we forget we’re listening to. 

I want people to be in touch with their rhythms and the melodies around them.

I’m learning to become more comfortable in periods of stagnation, listening to the quieter songs.

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