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Look Inward, Angel: common measure

Posted on May 2, 2011 by John

“As any fool could plainly see, and you can see it plainly,” were words my father spoke to me in jest, sometimes, but mainly to illustrate a simple point: that often, a solution is right in front of us, and … Continue reading →

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Describing Sound to the Deaf

Posted on May 19, 2003 by John

It is more than simply a vibration, a finite number of beats across time that enter the senses to resonate and seek to move against the immobile; there is a color and taste to it, too, that fills the mouth … Continue reading →

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Songs for the Deaf

Posted on February 21, 2003 by John

Heart strings be stilled, and bring on the noise that dulls into senseless, hard men hopeful boys; Just pound on the floor, if you must have a beat, and perhaps you’ll vibrate the tips of your feet. We must find … Continue reading →

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