A very slow day indeed

[nogrod]

I'm not sure I actually believe I'm doing this... But it sure has been the slowest day for a long time and I don't think I can see any other diversion to duck the megazillion of essays I'd have to read if I were a more decent person

Comments

Welcome to the world of off-topic Downs communication!

[anonymous]

Reading and writing blog entries is a wonderful way to procrastinate - and unlike the Downs, it doesn't have to be Tolkien-related! I do enjoy the occasional or frequent glimpses into people's lives, especially when I already feel I "know" them from the forum.

I love your thoughts on music as organised time! All the counting and metronome timing I've done in my musical lifetime suddenly come into focus again. And your idea about manipulating the universe is strongly reminiscent of Tolkien's Arda creation story.

I look forward to more in the future!

Esty

[tgwbs]

I wish somebody would reply to this. I want to know what the magic of music is too.

[russandol_0]

Even though I don't play any instrument, I like to listen to music a lot. I have to second Jay therefore. This could lead to some interesting thoughts.

Btw, great to see you finally came to use your account, Nogrod!

As Granny Weatherwax said - they are only two letters apart...

[mithalwen]

The first thread I started on the downs was on Music and magic...

I suppose with absolute music particularly it speaks directly to the soul without the mind having to get involved - its meaning is conveyed without having to decode symbols as with literature and most visual art.

Decoding and interpreting...

[nogrod]

"I suppose with absolute music particularly it speaks directly to the soul without the mind having to get involved - its meaning is conveyed without having to decode symbols as with literature and most visual art

Deep down I am very superficial..

[mithalwen]

You can think too much you know... ;) I did read a scientific explanation as to why chocolate is so good to eat. It wasn't really useful. And I was talking specifically about absolute music.

On the whole I am with Haydn on this :“My language is understood throughout the world.” But then I am still trying to work out the question ....