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10/7/2007, 1:38 PM
Common sense and a planet
While in a pub after rehearsal on Thursday, we discussed about the meaning of life. Since this can be a feature-length subject, drinks and ice cream were indispensable. I agree with my band mates that lots of unacceptable things occurring on earth are devoid of any sense (the killing and jailing of monks in Burma for instance), that this flood of technology and information we are exposed to is disorientating and often leads to doubt rather than to certainty. But I personally remain convinced that the universe, the earth and we humans have been created for a purpose, and that our lives all have a meaning, although difficult to decipher. One purpose of humanity could be curiosity. I read an article by an physicist lately, who wrote that curiosity is the fuel for science in general and exploration of space in particular, and important for the continuity of humanity. Agreed, but then a change of our way of thinking is crucial as well. As astronaut Donald Williams put it: “For those who have seen the Earth from space, and for the hundreds and perhaps thousands more who will, the experience most certainly changes your perspective. The things that we share in our world are far more valuable than those which divide us.” Hopefully most of us who remain on solid ground but have seen pictures or movies of earth taken from space will experience similar thoughts… Take care Timo / Magnetfisch 13./14. October: recording of "Roulette", a song by UK band "And Also The Trees" for their fan site sampler 1. December: begin of the recording sessions for our next studio album (release: Spring 2008)
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10/7/2007, 4:21 PM
Good thoughts here ----we must always be free to discuss ANY TOPIC on this site, without fear !!!!!! enjoy the recording process!!