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>>i definitely make the distinction between math and numerology in the same way i make the distinction between astronomy and astrology. apple and oranges. =-) PJ<<
hmm.... I'd quite like you to elaborate, but fear we'd become unpopular w/ the list for veering OT into semantics.
for me, math(s) and numerology are related in the same way as, say, locomotive engineering and trainspotting. that is to say, one is a detailed knowledge of the nuts and bolts, the intimate workings, quite possibly at the expense of a sense of the purpose of that engineering- too close to the workings to see the bigger picture.... while the other is a great deal of enthusiasm and curiosity eclipsing the business of getting better acquainted with the facts.
returning to our musical context, I recall frank zappa's comments on the difference between a musician and a composer, and my own feelings about highly paid orchestral players who actually have a lot less to contribute musically than a kid with a strat who's learned three chords. somewhere in the middle is where the ideal lies- true understanding of one's subject, but without taking all the mystery/fun/soul/whatever out of it.
duncan/r.m.i.
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