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nuxvomica

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4. Lovely!

Reply to Arkansas Granny (Original post)

Mon Nov 3, 2025, 01:46 PM

Nov 3

On art and suffering, I am reminded of that great scene in the movie Billy Elliott where he is auditioning for the Royal Ballet School and someone asks him what it feels like when he dances. He answers, "I disappear." To me, that totally nails the artistic experience. Whether creating great art or viewing it, we disappear. When I see a Van Gogh painting, I disappear, and I bet he felt the same when painting them. When I hear this song, I also disappear. Thanks for postiing!

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I always liked that sound. Thank's for posting, Arkansas Granny. debm55 Nov 3 #3

Lovely! nuxvomica Nov 3 #4

Beautiful song...nt Wounded Bear Nov 3 #5

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