I think that understanding where you come from is important in most any
endeavor you might undertake.  Otherwise, you are just re-inventing the
wheel and/or re-making mistakes that have already been made and that is, of
course, a waste of time.  Learning from masters is always good and then
developing new from that is even better.  I heard a pastor once talk about,
learning old ideas, upon which new ideas can be built.  In music, you must
learn the basics of technique and music theory before you can even start to
be "creative." Otherwise, your just making random noise that isn't
appealing to anyone.  Having respect and honor for those that have gone
before is something that is very valuable, but unfortunately has been lost
too much in the world today.

Doc


On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 11:26 AM, Dragon List  wrote:

> it's one of the reasons i love this place, mike.
>
> and, it's not only a good way to start the day.  i love it when i can carry
> that on all day.
>
> best,
> bill
> felton
>
> On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 9:11 AM, Michael Blair  wrote:
>
> > giving thanks for the view we have because we stand on the shoulders
> >> of our forebears is always a great way to start the day.
> >>
> >
> > That is exactly my thinking, Bill.  A little bit of humility and
> > mindfulness is a very good way to start a day.  Glad you see it the
> > same way.
> >
> > Mike in Sacto
> >
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