{The Infinite Genius [continued] – Music and 'Mysticism'}[25th November 1976]

[Redbook2:91][19761125:1904]{The Infinite Genius [continued] – Music and 'Mysticism'}[25th November 1976]

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One should perhaps continue these thoughts by remembering that one of the most commonly acknowledged ways into the 'mystic' (i.e. immeasurable) within the mind is through music – or maybe one should say by music.*

Nor, interestingly, does it seem to be the case, either that the music which provides the way must be 'great' music as defined above, or that 'great' music necessarily provides the way. The implication of this is that the process by which the 'immeasurable' within Man's mind produces a creation of genius or greatness (such as those described above) is not the same as, or the reverse of, the process by which certain creations in music (or certain other stimuli) seem to provide a way into the 'immeasurable' within the mind. I suppose there is no logical reason why it should be; indeed, it might be surprising if it was: but it would be neater. One should beware of making too many connections(!).

*(In some people other 'arts' can provide such a way; in a few, direct perception of reality or even the conscious workings of their own imagination can achieve the same effect. Presumably the correct procedures or stimuli may be learned.)

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