Part 1 of 6: Jazz Composer and Performer Dr. Nelson Harrison explains the metaphysics of music. Music can be “a metaphysics based on the cooperation between what we know and what we don’t.” Dr. Harrison holds a Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology, and has toured as a trombonist with the Count Basie Orchestra. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology. Host is Pittsburgh Theosophical Society President Andy Nesky.
13 Responses to Outer Streams, Metaphysics of Music Part 1 of 6
Thank you for this informative, insightful post. This is the third time I’ve heard it and each time some idea gives me a “light bulb” moment.
I was very impressed by the ideas of not playing what you don’t actually hear and respecting the silences between the notes – plus descriptions of the creative process from a metaphysical point of view. This teaching needs a wider audience! I’m thinking a tour for the Learning Annex would be cool because creative people would love to hear this.
Dr. Harrison has a brilliant mind. Unlike most Westerners, he is able to think holistically, suspend objective judgments that stimies creativity, and use his curiousity to push the envelope beyond what is known. Thank you for the 6 part video series.
I haven’t even finished the first part, but this man is brilliant !
this is incredible. Awesome subject matter with Tim & Eric like awkwardness!!
oh my god. this guy is really good. thanks for this
Great video!!
Maryann 🙂
yes he is very right.
my what big glasses he wear? I wished these glsses still existed I coul get them too
he’s 46
This man is almost 70years old and looks 50.
Thank you for this informative, insightful post. This is the third time I’ve heard it and each time some idea gives me a “light bulb” moment.
I was very impressed by the ideas of not playing what you don’t actually hear and respecting the silences between the notes – plus descriptions of the creative process from a metaphysical point of view. This teaching needs a wider audience! I’m thinking a tour for the Learning Annex would be cool because creative people would love to hear this.
Dr. Harrison has a brilliant mind. Unlike most Westerners, he is able to think holistically, suspend objective judgments that stimies creativity, and use his curiousity to push the envelope beyond what is known. Thank you for the 6 part video series.
this presentation is a beautiful blend of meaningful and meaningless statements.
deep brother..
“leave it alone”(in regards to making sounds/music)
Nelson is an extraordinary human being!