Thursday, October 15, 2009

Musical Synthesis



I came across this video when a friend of mine posted it to her Facebook page, and I was captivated by the musical strains. Most people do not link music to design, but I believe that Jon Schmidt has created a beautiful piece of artwork by synthesizing two very different songs. He took separate musical arrangements and combined them seamlessly and harmoniously. What I love about this video is that it captures the enraptured joy that Schmidt and his fellow musician experience as they play the piece. Here are two men who are passionate about art. They are creating an experience, and their passion pulsates in time to the rhythmic beat.

In one of his in class lectures, Dr. Richard Edwards made a profound statement:

CQ + PQ > IQ

In other words, passion plus curiosity is greater than intelligence. This video is a visual representation of that statement. In design, you must be driven by passion. You must have a desire to create. These two elements are fundamental, but they cannot be taught. Together, they outweigh intelligence. Pursue your passions. Boldly go where no man has gone before.

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