Synesthesia
 

So there is a name for it, how about that! Jean, I would love to see a photo.

I thought at the time it was a different thing to do, but when I did it, it belonged. Wayne, I sold the painting for a just a couple of dollars, I didn't have much knowledge when I started and the photo I took does not do it justice it was taken at an angle and too far away. I will try and find another one. It was called "Celestial Symphony" I will show you the next one I do.

Synesthesia
 

Here's a great book on the subject - it's a physical condition some folks have. Most have learned to hide it when people react to them as weird. After I read this book, I found out some relations have synesthesia.

"The Man who Tasted Shapes : a bizarre medical mystery offers revolutionary insights into emotions, reasoning and consciousness", by Ricfhard E. Cytowak

Music as Colours
 

Julie thanks for the book info. I am curious, is there an actual reference in the book as seeing music in colours?

There is a place in Tulsa called "Cain's Ballroom." "The Cain" was originally built as a garage for one of the cities founders back in 1924. To say this place has history, well trust me, it does.

From Roy Rogers to the Sex Pistols, Tex Ritter and Eddie Arnold played here. Someone once threw a burning bible on stage during a Marilyn Manson concert. Ernest Tubb, Tennessee Ernie Ford all did The Cain.

On Feb. 9, 1934, Bob Wills and the Light Crust Doughboys (later dubbed the Texas Playboys) played their first regular broadcast concert

Music/Colors
 

Hi Nagaire-

It's been a while since I've read the book. I remember more detailed commentary about color/taste/texture mixing, but I do remember some commentary on the mixing of colors and sounds too. There was some interesting historical info on artists working to come up with a system for matching colors and sounds (it was as individual as each artist, so no it didn't work out).

An example of color/texture synthesis, the person in my extended family with it reports each color she sees as having a literal feel to it. She learned as a young child to not talk about it. Even her mother thought she was just imagining things.

Or an example of a person quoted in the book, said while cooking, "This sauce needs more points."

Interesting, and much more than how I think about colors and music. I like to compare the two, but some folks actually physically synthesize the two. It would be interesting to learn if some others of our members have this, and how it has helped them as artists. The family member I mentioned is an artist, and a very successful one.

I read the same book Julie, like you a long time ago. I don't recall colors and sound as part of the spectrum, but its always been like that for me. I once went to a meditation group that used Eastern music to assist your trance. As I meditated with the group I saw a huge twisting saw blade approaching me, writhing and snaking it's way through the air. I left, and haven't been back.

Current research has shown that the brains of people with this gift (or curse) are organized differently. PET images show that areas of the brain not associated with taste or smell etc. are lit up when stimulated by aromas etc. Possibly this is a primitive survival mechanism.

Back to one of Scubert's riddles. How many senses
are there and which was the first? Answer, all of them!

jean

Little Chopin, 10, was regularlly asked to play piano for a nobelman who suffered severe pain. It cures, yet only Chopin can.
Should we regard our art works as a healing tool? Thinking your client is a patient, being or enduring pain, you are a doctor with painting brushes--you paint to relieve pain. If not, you would be complained; if yes, you will be payed, the word pay is originated from : to ease pain.

Mike I've been a Dylan fan for years, in fact I purchased that Self Portrait album when it was first released back in the seventies.

I'm sure glad that Dylan continued to paint his pictures with poetic lyrics and music, rather than a paint brush.;)

Henry,

I think he made the right call.

I caught a lucky break. My daughters play runs for two nights. So, I can see the opening of her play on Friday, and then see Bob on Saturday night. Unfortunately, my daughter won't be able to go, she will be playing Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother.

I'm a simi, quasi, mostly bogus harmonica player and Bob can really play when he sets his mind to it, so I'm looking forward to the evening, especially in such a small venue.

Just a saying!
 

When we pay attention to nature's music, we find that everything on the earth contributes to its harmony. HAZRAT INAYAT KHAN