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<DIV>Aloha,</DIV>
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<DIV>Interesting comments about the concept of spirituality and music. In my view it seems when we are discussing spirituality in music, I think what we are really looking for is that state of "flow," or in Japanese "mushin." In other words a state of complete naturalness, where we not separated from our instrument or our music, but rather are moving in complete harmony and naturalness. It doesn't matter whether you are making music or not, for this may happen for some while writing calligraphy, making tea, making a shakuhachi, or gardening. In essence, we are so involved with what we are doing at the moment that time seems to stand still.</DIV>
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<DIV>However, in my opinion, to attain this state one needs to have enough technical control of what they are doing to eventually transcend the technical aspects of the piece. In other words, it takes much hard work to enter this level of oneness and naturalness.</DIV>
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