RE: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

[jerry goldsmith]

Subject: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY   " A river"s sound is nothing if not symphonic- one beautiful whole composed of scarcely less beautiful parts, each of which can be distinguished within the overmastering rhythm. The light, percussive effect of pebble hitting pebble; the reedy drone of sand washing away from a bar; the brassy fanfare of spray against granite....they weave their way in and out of the steadier, cello-like continuo of the river's motion. A river bed is a sounding board over which the water strums the earth, shaking molecules against molecules until a wave is formed which - reaching a certain frequency - reacts pleasantly on our ears. This scale established, the symphony is born."   [jerry goldsmith] 35 years ago this summer, Diane and I fell in love while camping along side a beautiful river on a 21 day backpacking trip in New Foundland.  We spent 3 or 4 nights at this one particular spot because we would fall asleep to the spectacular symphony created by the river as it rushed through the drop not more than 100 feet from the front flap of our tent.   Thanks for the nostalgia.   JG