I came up with a little bit of air tonight and decided to try to sing a song I wrote again.

It's a religious hymn.

http://www.csonline.net/designer/ideas/dustbuny.htm

Dust bunnies are permitted to bring their sandboxes and make a playground out of this thread.

Praying
God Bless this wonderful gift He gave you, Abra.....


Love everything....especially the Instrumentals.....just simply beautiful.

Be Encouraged Now, Abra......

Oh Abra ...

It is quite a gift you share my friend... quite a gift ...

I wrote the song ‘inside out’.

By that I mean that I imagined that I was singing for the women, not at them. Especially with respect to the choruses. That’s supposed to be the women in the song speaking to the masses.

Also, I was going to put flute solos in the long progressions between the verses. But alas I petered out.

I just did this for kicks cuz I like to goof off.

It’s fun to create stuff even if it is goofy.

Abra....Everything you have shared here is just Awesome......

To be able to write poetry and have it come out so brilliantly.... each time....and then also apply it to music...is without doubt, a God given gift.

But Abra....what you did with the flute and guitar....and with the trumpet and piano...and with the banjo and guitar...is nothing less than sheer GENIUS!!!

A genius is a person of great intelligence, who shows an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work. Geniuses always show strong individuality and imagination, and are not only intelligent, but unique and innovative. The term may also be applied to someone who is a polymath, such as Goethe or da Vinci, but a polymath is generally considered a well-rounded genius, gifted in many areas, e.g. math, physics, art, poetry, etc.[1] Einstein, for instance, was a genius in physics, but not necessarily in other areas such as art or literature. An example of a fictional genius is Sherlock Holmes, who had remarkable capabilities in the art of deduction, but whose knowledge in other fields of study, such as astronomy and philosophy, was below average, due to a professional disinterest.

Overview

Although the term "genius" is sometimes used to denote the possession of a superior talent in any field, e.g., Roger Federer may be said to have a genius for tennis or Winston Churchill for statesmanship, in many of these cases the term is applied incorrectly and should instead be used specifically to denote an exceptional natural capacity of intellect and creative originality in areas of art, literature, music, science and mathematics.

Genius may come in a variety of forms, such as mathematical genius, literary genius, or poetic genius, etc. Artistic genius may show itself in early childhood as a prodigy or later in life; either way, geniuses eventually differentiate themselves from the others through great originality. Intellectual geniuses often have crisp, clear-eyed visions of given situations, in which interpretation is unnecessary, and they build or act on the basis of those facts, usually with tremendous energy. Accomplished geniuses in intellectual fields start out in many cases as child prodigies, gifted with superior memory or understanding.

The classic skill of the musical genius is the capability of holding many different melodies in one's head at once and being able to understand how they interact with one another. It is said that the great classical composers (Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, etc.) could hold five, six or even seven different melodies in their minds at once.[attribution needed] They could write complicated music with many different parts without having to hear it played. In comparison, the average person can only hold one melody in their memory. Mozart, who apparently completed his musical compositions in his head and simply wrote them down when they were completed, is supposed to have often said while drinking and conversing with friends, "I write music as a sow pisses."[citation needed]

The multiple intelligences hypothesis put forth by Harvard University professor Howard Gardner in his 1983 book Frames of Mind states there are at least seven types of intelligences, each with its own type of genius. This theory, however, is rejected by most psychologists.[citation needed]

The most popular way of determining one's intelligence[2][3] is with an Intelligence Quotient (better known as I.Q.) test. Two among the most influential psychologists studying intelligence, Lewis M. Terman and Leta Hollingworth, suggested two different numbers when considering the cut-off for genius in psychometric terms. Dr. Terman considered it to be an IQ of 140, while Dr. Hollingworth put it at an IQ of 180.[4][5] Moreover, both these numbers are ratio IQs, which in deviation values used presently put the genius IQ cut-off at 136 (98.77th percentile) and 162 (99.994th percentile) respectively.[6] There are also several examples of people with IQ levels in the genius range who have a disability or very low level in one of the subcategories. In addition to the fundamental criticism that intelligence measured in this way is an example of reification and ranking fallacies,[7] the IQ test has also been criticized as having a "cultural bias" in its interpretation despite claims that these tests are designed to eliminate race/gender for example by predicting numerical sequences, etc. Accordingly, the definition of genius embraces those who do not necessarily have an IQ test score of this stature, or who have not even taken such a test. A vast intelligence is needed, but the mental state of possessing genius is based primarily upon an incredible understanding of complex issues and problems, and a profound creativity and imagination.


Etymology
In Ancient Rome, the genius was the guiding or "tutelary" spirit of a person, or even of an entire gens. A related term is genius loci, the spirit of a specific locale. A specific spirit, or dæmon, may inhabit an image or icon, giving it supernatural powers.

A comparable term from Arabic lore is a djinn, often Anglicized as "genie". Note, however, that this term is considered a false friend, not a cognate by most Anglo-American anthropologists. Recent work by Russian, Romanian, Italian and a few American linguists may return the word to cognate status.[citation needed]

For more information on these etymological roots, see Genius (mythology).


Limitations

Leonardo da Vinci is acknowledged as having been a genius and a polymath.Geniuses are often accused of lacking common sense, or emotional sensitivity. Stories of a genius in a given field being unable to grasp "everyday" concepts are abundant and of ancient vintage: in his dialog Theætetus, Plato offers a picturesque anecdote of the absentmindedness of Thales. Some individuals in this arena of "absent-minded professors" and persons lacking normal social skills fall in the autism spectrum (such as Asperger syndrome). A genius's intense focus on a given subject might appear obsessive-compulsive in nature, but it might also simply be a choice made by the individual. If one is performing groundbreaking work in one's field, maintaining other elements of life might logically be relegated to insignificance.

While the absent-minded professor notion is not without merit, a genius is just as likely to encounter emotional problems as anyone else. Note the peculiarities of figures like Glenn Gould. Eccentricities such as the ones conveyed by Gould are most likely because of the vast brainpower which normally comes with genius. Einstein was also known for his quirky behaviour. Some geniuses' works are also unappreciated during their lifetimes due to their tendency to be ahead of their time.

Socio-emotional problems are more prevalent in geniuses with an IQ above 145 (on the Wechsler Scale). Asynchronous development is the primary cause of this. As most children do not share gifted children's interests, vocabulary, or desire to organize activities, the genius child may withdraw from society.

Some research shows that reasons other than maladjustment make companionship difficult to find for geniuses.[citation needed] As intelligence of a person increases, the number of those whom he or she considers peers tends to decrease. For example, at an IQ of 135 (on the Wechsler Scale) only every hundredth person would be of equal or greater IQ. This number shrinks significantly as IQ goes up.

Dr. Leta Hollingworth introduced the idea of an essential "communication limit" based on IQ. According to her theory, to be a good leader of one's contemporaries, he/she must be more intelligent but not too much more intelligent than the people who are being led. This implies that geniuses may not make good leaders of those substantially less gifted and that they could have disdain for authority. The theory also states that children and adults become intellectually ostracized from their contemporaries when an IQ difference of 30 points or more exists.[citation needed]


Philosophies

Swami Vivekananda is regarded as a genius in the eastern world.Variegated examples from philosophers are indicative of attempts to either propose a definition of what genius is and what that implies in a limited context, or to establish certain qualifications that could deem "genius" as explicable and of fundamental value in a broader human context.

In the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer, a genius is a person in whom intellect predominates over "will" much more than within the average person. In Schopenhauer's aesthetics, this predominance of the intellect over the will allows the genius to create artistic or academic works that are objects of pure, disinterested contemplation, the chief criterion of the aesthetic experience for Schopenhauer. Their remoteness from mundane concerns means that Schopenhauer's geniuses often display maladaptive traits in more mundane concerns; in Schopenhauer's words, they fall into the mire while gazing at the stars.

In the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, genius is the ability to independently arrive at and understand concepts that would normally have to be taught by another person. In the Kant Dictionary (ISBN 0-631-17535-0), Howard Caygill talks of the essential character of "genius" for Kant being originality. This genius is a talent for producing ideas which can be described as non-imitative. Kant's discussion of the characteristics of genius is largely contained within the Critique of Judgement and was well received by the romantics of the early 19th century.


Study of genius
Reader's Digest reported on a study of life and habits of many geniuses. Writers agreed on three common characteristics of geniuses:

Systematic and orderly approaches to problem solving.
Sense of wonder, ability to look at things in a fresh, almost childlike way. They keep an open mind and a flexible attitude on all subjects.
Ability to concentrate with greater depth and intensity than the average person.

References
^ Cox, Catharine, M. (1926). Early Mental Traits of Three Hundred Geniuses (Genetic Studies of Genius Series), Stanford University Press.
^ Psychometrics, Wikipedia. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
^ General Intelligence Factor, Wikipedia. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.

You like those instrumentals huh?

I actually created those just goofing around with the instruments. I have no clue what I’m doing musically.

For example, I put together the trumpet and piano piece using a poem I had written. So the lyrics were my starting point. I started writing the music on the piano and then decided to do the song melody on the trumpet instead and just use the piano for accompaniment. I had some idea of how I wanted the melody to go, although it did kind of evolve as things when along. Almost all of the piano is just “fill music” to fill in between the lyrics.

I decided to do the flute and guitar fantasy shortly after I bought a flute. I wanted something I could play just to learn how to play the flute. So it’s a pretty simple piece if even I can play it

That was also done fiddling around with the actual instruments in hand. And then typing in the results into a sheet music program. So it’s kind of ‘improv’ carved in stone. I guess that’s what all music is in the end huh?

Same thing for the banjo and guitar. I bought a 5-string banjo and just sat down and started playing around with it. I’d go back and forth between the guitar and banjo because I wanted to do a duet. Repickuluous was the result. I was also thinking about Redykeulous when I wrote that piece because she had commented on some other music I wrote. So she gets credit for the spiritual inspiration of it.

I have a clarinet here too and I wrote a clarinet and flute duet with bongo and conga drums (which I also bought) but now I can’t find the music. I called it Flarinet. It was silly.

I should write some more I guess.

~ A note on the genius thing,...

I don’t think a music teacher would think my music is so hot. They’d probably point out a lot of flaws and explain that a kindergarten child could do better.

It’s fun to create though. I do enjoy creating stuff. It’s easier to create though then it is to type it into the sheet music program. I’m still working on “Artgurl’s Rainbow” but it’s not sounding like I want it to sound.

Oh this one athi aught to be good.....going to listen.

i wish my speakers were hooked up. i'm sure it's great

Don't worry, you're not missing much.

It's just goofy stuff.

ummm hello mcfly...i like goofy

James I loved it......That was really good.....and I don't care what you say........you have a beautiful voice......

Very nice

plus lots of Rabbit pics

makes me wish I could hear it.

I heard you play, Rabbit... .... you play one mean guitar ...heck.... you made that guitar sing!!!

Rabbit...referring to when you accompanied Abra on those other pieces, before...

But all of us have different gifts and talents ......all of us...not just some.....ALL!!

I wrote a silly song just now, but alas I can’t sing it.

~ Silly Howling Stanzas ~

Rabbit plays a mean guitar
he’s a six-string strumming music czar
he plays the music so Bizarre
even S1owhand wants to,… H-O-W-L

Debbie wants to hear some more
YellowRose is knock’in on our door
and MorningSong is praising all the craziness

H-O-W-L

Artgurl’s dancing in the night
boogying with such delight
sucking on a bottle of Tequila

H-O-W-L

Anyone who’s listening
to this silly lyric’s christening
has got to be as passionate as I am

H-O-W-L

Funches won’t come in this thread
he thinks this kind of music’s dead
he’s looking for his godforsaken answers

H-O-W-L

The Lonely Walker walks on by
but not before he Just Says Hi
to everyone who’s playing in this thread

H-O-W-L

Wouldee probably drove on through
his race car running just like new
and no one thought to wave a checked flag

H-O-W-L

Jessie Lee we need you here
to make this place a new frontier
where everyone can ride their unicycle

H-O-W-L

Now where’s that howling wolf you hear
S1owhand’s guzzling all the beer
this thread about to get a little sexy

H-O-W-L

But first I better clear my throat
I think this might be all she wrote
there’s no more stupid verses being sung

~~~

(I tried to sing this but my Asthma became engaged to Laryngitis)

It's probably just as well. Something things are better off not heard.

Reverend Rabbit as a one man band,...

Guitar, vocals, and harmonica.

"Silly Howling Stanzas"

http://www.csonline.net/designer/ideas/silly.htm

Sounds better and better the more you listen to it.

OMG that is hilarious!!!

Has me laughing out loud ...

Outstanding gentlemen!








now where the heck is my tequila and unicycle ...

Rabbit...you need to come over and perform in Austin on a Saturday nite ..on 6th street.
Texas Folk would love ya here !!

Gosh....You even had me slapping my knees and stomping my feet here !!!
And I'm usually the tranquil classical music type.....

Rabbit....seriously...that was absolutely great!!!


Abra...great lyrics....and Fun!!!

Gosh..we all need more laughter...especially on a Saturday night!!

Thanks for sharing this fun piece, Rabbit and Abra!!
You both are pretty amazing.....