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Leave life a better human being

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

“If humanism were right in declaring that man is born to be happy, he would not be born to die. Since his body is doomed to die, his task on earth evidently must be of a more spiritual nature. It … Continue reading →

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Undisciplined. Irreverent. Original.

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

I suppose we could take issue with the word and idea of “undisciplined” here – but let’s go for the spirit of the thing! ____________________________________________________________ Quote: Richard Feynman via wroat

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“Where the body goes, the spirit follows”

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

“If you want to (play), plant your backside in front of the (piano). Don’t get up from the (bench), no matter how many brilliantly-plausible reasons your Resistance-churning brain presents to you. Sooner or later your fingers will settle onto the keys. … Continue reading →

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You know your relationship is in trouble when …

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

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It is a world … of delicious fantasy.

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

“The world of the arts is by no means always comfortable, but neither is it likely ever to be boring. It is full of surprises, humor, traps for the unwary, and challenges to smugness. It is a world of moods … Continue reading →

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Art is dangerous.

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

“Art is dangerous. It is one of the attractions: when it ceases to be dangerous you don’t want it.” ~Duke Ellington ______________________________________________________________ Image: Santango. This Tumblr blog includes an impressive playlist of tangos. Perfect Saturday music! Related post: Duke Ellington … Continue reading →

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A judicious and festive selection of notes

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

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A light will flood the soul

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

“Even if our efforts of attention seem for years to be producing no result, one day a light that is in exact proportion to them will flood the soul.” ~Simone Weil _______________________________________________________________ Image via Tom Bradshaw 2013    

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You do not have to choose

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

“I will defend the absolute value of Mozart over Miley Cyrus, of course I will, but we should be wary of false dichotomies. You do not have to choose between one or the other. You can have both. “The human … Continue reading →

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The music will not fail

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

  “I wish I could throw off the thoughts which poison my happiness.” ~Frédéric Chopin ________________________________________________________ Image: Memories*Lowe

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In the presence of a master

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

“Play always as if in the presence of a Master.” ~Robert Schumann _________________________________________________________ Image source: via The Music Point Quote source: Tips From Schumann

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At one with the world.

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

“Music modulates levels of dopamine in the brain which is a chemical responsible for reward and pleasure. It also modulates serotonin levels and norepinephrine, a stimulant. And in the right combinations, these can give rise to feelings of ecstasy and … Continue reading →

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