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you're absolutely right...sorry, ignore my last post...
i was actually enjoying the discussion, but when konkuro
(johnm) said that thing about taking it "to the next
level", it sort of rubbed me the wrong way...i'm sure i'm
not alone on that one...
it was definitely nice to hear from Dr.M again...i thought
it was odd that he wasn't chiming in earlier...but as usual
he came through with a great post that was both thoughtful
and humorous...
i really enjoyed reading everyone's philosophical takes on
music and design and what-not, as well...it certainly made
me feel hopeful about art, in general...it's pretty easy to
become cynical about such things and it helps to be
reminded that there is a lot of passion and intelligence
out there...
i do have to say that, considering the subject matter and
strength of opinions, i'm quite impressed at how long this
discussion has gone on in a respectful and (i would say)
fruitful manner...it's the best i've seen in my experience
on discussion lists...
anyway...

take care
rev,jon




On Sun, 1 Dec 2002 20:42:57 -0700
 Mike Fisher <mbfisher@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> Gentlemen (and Ladies as the case may be),
> 
> As you probably all know, I make it a point not to
> censor/edit the list 
> content, or intervene in any way unless I have something
> to add. 
> However in this particular case I'm making an exception
> because I think 
> we're rapidly veering towards non-constructive territory.
> I suspect I'm 
> not the only one that feels we've played out the
> discussion on panel 
> graphics, at least from the perspective of who likes and
> dislikes what, 
> and why.
> 
> We've heard from a number of people with varied
> backgrounds, interests, 
> and opinions on the subject. As one might expect with an
> issue as 
> subjective and personal as the visual arts, there are a
> variety of 
> opinions, each perfectly valid in its own right.
> 
> I agree with the previous poster (was it Dr. Mabuce?) who
> commented 
> that it's great to see such passionate discussion about
> art & music. 
> But now let me suggest that we move on to different
> subject matter.
> 
> Sebastian Kuehnl was kind enough to contribute a very
> interesting 
> patch. This is excellent timing, as I was planning to
> post a sort of 
> "call for patch examples" this week. The idea is to
> encourage those 
> with Wiard systems at their disposal to create and
> document a single 
> favorite or interesting patch (more would be great, but
> at least one), 
> with a text description like Sebastian's, as well as an
> MP3 of the 
> sound in action. The sound files and patches will
> ultimately end up in 
> the Files section. In this manner we can accomplish
> several ends: we 
> can provide impetus for the discussion of Wiard
> functionality and 
> sound, and provide the Wiard-interested members some
> tangible examples 
> of what the Wiard sounds like, why we like it, and how
> we're using it. 
> I'll be posting at least one patch later this week.
> 
> Any other takers?
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> On Sunday, December 1, 2002, at 01:31 AM, konkuro wrote:
> 
> > Grant wrote:
> >
> >> Notice the use of decorative fonts, and other human
> friendly
> > elements.<
> >
> > So far as I know, the classic Buchla 100 and 200 series
> are short on
> > gewgaws, so that module really won't match.  I also
> would not find
> > superfluity "human friendly," but where know where I'm
> coming from.
> >
> >> Also note that the Wiard "Riverdance" logo font is
> American
> > Uncial, exactly as used by both Sequential Circuits for
> the
> > Prophet series and Polyfusion for their logo. A fine
> bloodline in
> > my estimation.<
> >
> > 'Tis not the font but the graphics that give Wiard its
> Riverdance
> > reputation.
> >
> >> And, yes I was quit serious, I have built many slinky
> reverbs and
> > taught others how to do so. It is a small world.<
> >
> > *GASP*  So, in some small, obscure way, you are
> partially my
> > creation?  WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT?!
> >
> > Let me help you take Wiard to the next level...
> >
> > johnm
> 
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