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No Choir Practice

I "jammed" with unknown entities
we had never played, you see
we each knew our parts quite well
we'd just never played, collectively.

Music has that way about it
it's formula is mathematic,
the only ways it can sound bad
is not rehearsed, or with lots of static;

or if you're just not on the same page
and the music doesn't blend,
you could merge opera, polka, and country rock
but I wouldn't call you, "friend";

the bridge to all this nonsense
is the whole world is but a song,
you can tell when harmonies are right
and when the tune turns out all wrong;

or if things are out of meter
as if too many notes are in a row,
the tune will sound too busy
and will greatly disrupt the flow.

The ending of the song doesn't matter
it's the groove that makes things work,
if you sing willy-nilly, whatever you want
you'll end up sounding like some sort of jerk !

The rule of thumb is to learn your part
life's tune can't be taken for grant it,
if you can't sing, then dance or listen up
enjoy the song like you're from this planet !

It really matters not if you sing well
or your individual attire,
just recognize that each voice is strong
because we're all singing in a choir !
— docmaverick, Sep 05, 2009

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Antoinette Mar…

16 years 9 months ago

Hey Doc....

with the saying of Music makes the world go around....we had better be able to keep the tune together to make it work...another enjoyable write...you make music with your poetry...each wonderful piece...played out...thank you ...I am a fan you know...Antoinette Mari...
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 9 months ago

And I thank you....

...for being a fan, and I promise to try and be worthy in my writings. I sooo appreciate your comments. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Doc

Beautiful poem , and this one I relate to , in harmony we can find a meeting place in voice that one day our minds may follow , who knows but its a start .. Love and hugz Jayne x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
press

press

16 years 9 months ago

Doc

This poem Doc , is a subject that I can embrace music jam sessions, the fusion of unknown entities that came together to from a mathematical equation, of a true jam session. If all players fit into the equation, then it become magical. And if I may say it's all about the math .I swear Doc , I am trying to unlock the numbers ? this is what I mean , words are made of tones,sounds like [A.E.I.O.U] OR [DOE , RAY , ME , FA , SO , LA ,TE , DOE]. OK Doc I am deep into jazz [but this should apply to all forms of music]I don't know what type of music you listen to .But my poets are John Coltrane ,Miles Davis ,Grant Green , Keith Jarrett is my favored ,Pat Metheny is one to. So I want my poetry to flow like their songs . There has to be and equation of why their music is timeless ,and sounds so good ,even [Jimmy Hendrick , The Beatles , The Temptations , Elvis Presley] . I do believe there is a formula to why there music is timeless. So if this sounds , a little crazy Doc ? then have I good smile at it Peace out Doc
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 9 months ago

Press....

...I actually know first hand, of what you speak. I "jam" to EVERYTHING and see the countless examples of the mathematical standard. Plus, I'm dealing with a harmonica which is of the diatonic scale ! At anyrate, thanks for the vote of confidence. "Write on" sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
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lyz

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Docmaverick

Music to my ears, just brilliant. You are a true analyzer of the world and I love how u bring it to the page. We do have a voice and yet I am glad to be hearing yours.You have the groove. Lyz. x
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 9 months ago

Lyz is pretty groovy....

...in MY book, too ! Seriously, thank you for the positive feedback, I DO appreciate it. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.