pollution I

  do you leave any room for silence?
do you walk outside?
I think those that do walk outside know the value of silence
We have all heard of polution yes?
have we all heard of sound polution?  It is not just around air ports, it's any where there is an airconditioner.  Any where there is an electric motor or a fan.  This means almost anywhere you find a group of humans.  Sound is so very important to me in music, but I have also found I need those times with as little sound as possible.   (When the fans are off in a walk in freezer is a lovely treat for me!)  I first opened this idea the morning of Janruary 5th (or 7th) 2004.  The power was out when I woke up that morning.  I got ready for work by candle light.  (I'm that kinda guy that kept a lighter and a candle above the door frame.  just in case.  It worked out for me that morning.)  When I went outside to get into my car I was struck by the difference.  Not just the no electric lights creepy sights and shadows, but the sound was so...open.  Yes, I still heard things, but every thing I heard was a result of the wind.  Glorious silence!  How I long for such times.  Give it a try, turn everything off.  walk into the woods, away from everything and listen for what voice might be calling your name.