into reflection

on this day, after one so filled with memories and associations

particularly for my american friends,

i'd like to share with you the music of robert fripp.

this piece of music is entitled "refraction" and was part of a soundscapes performance

at the world financial center on december 1, 2000.

robert was musician-in-residence at that time.

an astonishing feature of the soundscapes

is that 'of being true to the moment in which they are performed,

to act in accordance with time, place and person.' (rf).

robert has also observed that soundscaping

"has the aim of finding ways in which intelligence and music,

definition and discovery,

courtesy and reciprocation

may enter into the act of music for both musician and audience".

(please note that it is the artist's wish for this particular piece to be shared,

free of commerce, with those who want to listen and reflect.)

(click on this link to access the music)

~ refraction ~

if the music intrigues you, then this note which accompanies its posting at ars divina

might help you place it or locate it somewhere in your understanding.

then again it might leave you even more baffled.

robert's music can be purchased at dgm.

love, peace, and - above all - hope to my american friends.

steven