"This was a social experiment about perception, taste, and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context? No one knew this, but the violinist was one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars " to normally to sold out audiences................and folks did not even stop a minute to listen because:
"in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context? Maybe not. How much can you hear/appreciate as you continue to walk on by? It's a stop and smell the roses example, I think. In my opinion, it's an interesting sociological experiment. Happy New Year! Cynthia Keeler Convention starts THIS Sunday, January 4th! www.fpbaconvention.com [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: paula To: fpba-assn Sent: 12/28/2008 4:24:50 AM Subject: [fpba-assn] Re: Worth Reading >If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in >the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we >missing? Did those who did the experiment ask if those walking by enjoyed the music??? I often listen to buskers on the underground & enjoy them, but I don’t ness stop!! There is also the concept of perceived beauty......was this music beautiful to all those who heard it???? Paula --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Face Painting and Body Art Association." This is a PG-13 forum dedicated to the discussion of Face Painting and Body Art. This group is provided for the benefit of all and as such is not moderated. Our goal is to promote open and unrestricted communication between people interested in face painting and body art. We hope that you will be courteous to others and try to stay on topic. You are free to offer products or services related to face painting as well. Please address concerns with the original poster before contacting the management. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/fpba-assn -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
