Musicianship is like a Fractal…

"I am reminded of a old but true tale about Westerners in Japan. It is said that after one week they know everything there is to know about the culture, after one year they find that there is a bit more to it than they originally thought, and after ten years they realize that they know nothing about it.

Musicianship is like a fractal–the deeper you go into it the more aspects of it are revealed. What seems "perfect" today is revealed as just the first step tomorrow." – Kymarto on SOTW.

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About Gandalfe

Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.
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3 Responses to Musicianship is like a Fractal…

  1. Unknown's avatar AC says:

    I think only a musician would think that way, taking for granted that so much of the population doesn’t "speak" music and after one week of immersion they feel nothing but the vastness beyond their understanding. It may be true about experiencing a new culture but I see music more like math, the vastness of numbers is always recongnized and the goal it to take all of the loose ends that go in every direction and die them together.

  2. Unknown's avatar Julia says:

    I know what you mean – when i was in my band at home the first time we started on a song it sounded wonderful, until the next day when it needed more work and a week later we would scrap it completely and start with something new. Lol – isnt that the way it always goes!
     
    The Misfit!

  3. Unknown's avatar Carrie says:

    So true…so true!Merry Christmas!God bless :)

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