The ancient Greeks had a theory that the universe was composed of four elements: water, wind, fire and earth in various combinations. And so, I propose to create all harmonies in music with various combinations of four elements from the violin family.
Water, the first violin, has a big all-engulfing tone which leads the quartet.
A tsunami descends upon a group of people on a beach much as the sound of music sweeps over the psyche.
A tsunami descends upon a group of people on a beach much as the sound of music sweeps over the psyche.
Wind, the second violin, fills in all the spaces with its life giving vapor.
Fire,
The woman inside the viola meditates and feels the warmth and musical mesmerization brought on by a flame.
Earth, the cello, is the foundation and building block of all music.
Earth's colors and layers add texture and substance.
It's been a long time since I posted, but then creation doesn't happen over night.
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2 comments:
I continue to be in awe of your lovely instruments, inside and out. There's no one today who can match you!
Carol
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