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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
MUSIC'S FIRST CHANCE … No other tones had been heard, save for nature itself; Emulation's infancy, barely crawling, struggled to exist. The first song, not even a wince towards melody; Crude instruments of voice, never continuous in single pitch. Concerto's call on the horizon of man, but not in this time; Tongues confused not far beyond an animal's groan. When would it come? What was the spark? Who bore music's first chance at life? Fauna's song - young, untested, undeveloped, unheard; Still surpassing the language of man by eons. Bones crashed on grasslands long gone; Rhythm, catching its breath, nearly counted among the dead. The beating of hooves keeping constant time; Echoing through valleys like the stampede of millions. When would it come? What was the spark? Who bore music's first chance at life? Creatures from blue depths with voices stretched across fathoms; Know the source, but keep it like guarded children. Mindless reverberation never entered the intent; Mere play with noise was reserved for waves of surf. There was purpose in these tones, deeper than we know; To find reason would impart purpose in our own. When would it come? What was the spark? Who bore music's first chance at life? M.A. Miller 05.03.00 My calling before me, let quill be my offering; For to be called poet, no greater gift to receive. M.A. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
From the unfathomable depths of mother nature came the songbirds to grace the ears of mankind with melodies of hope, relaxation, love and passion. Melodies that are encased in the spirit of man to bring to his realization that the complex gifts of life are indeed heaven sent. Melodies that remove the tarnish of imperfection and drive man forward with the spiritual principles embodied in human beings to achieve artistic goals. Just my humble opinion. Great writing and a perfect topic... |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
wow, ethome ... i must have struck a nerve here ... those are some strong opinions ... i personally don't think the actual beginnings will ever be positively identified ... mere archeaological speculation may suggest who first, but i doubt it ... my piece here was to give some suggestions as to the origins of man's propensity to both create and appreciate music, whether from nature or from himself ... |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Not really that serious MA..I was just stating how I feel...just one man's opinion. I am an old guitar player from way back, so whan music is the subject it always attracts me. Keep up the fine work you're an excellent writer. Take care......ethome....... |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
ethome ... a guitar player? ... me too (of 30 yrs +) ... thanks again for reading ... one must admit, the origins of music can be a perplexing thought ... thank you also for your kind words regarding my writing ... |
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