On Thu, 1 May 2008, The Other wrote: > What ever happened for the quest to sing/play the "one" perfect note? > > Or maybe that's a modern quest. Just musing... > "The Other" Stephen Stubbs
Even today Ned Rorem tried; one note just does not cut it. Besides, the main problem with a lute is that it lacks a leg that shines. Opus 101 He not only plays One note But holds another note Away from it - As a lover Lifts A waft of hair >From loved eyes. The piano shivers, When he touches it, And the leg shines. -Witter Bynner the next auto-quote is: I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours. (Stephen Roberts) /\/\ Peter Nightingale Telephone (401) 874-5882 Department of Physics, East Hall Fax (401) 874-2380 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881 To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
