7:35) In music, polyphony is one type of musical texture. A polyphony consists of two or more simultaneous lines of independent melody, as opposed to: (a) just one voice, a monophony, or (b) one melodic voice accompanied by chords, a homophony. I have used the classic wedding music, Canon in D by Pachelbel, which starts with two identical tunes with each hand on the piano, a homophony (friendship), that then becomes richer with two different melodies with each hand, a polyphony (marriage). Husband and wife play a contrasting tune which is much harder to play, but they balance each other and help each other's weaknesses with their individual strengths. More on this in Lewis' 'The Four Loves', Eros - th-cam.com/video/WReLIE08Dnc/w-d-xo.html
To this day, this stands as my favorite of Lewis' commentaries and is easily one of his most insightful. He saw right through to the heart of liberalism and equality, and warned against revering them as utopian ideals. Having seen first hand of what the end state of equality as an ideal looks like, Lewis was right on the money.
As I get older and get exposed to more of the world I find myself looking at these doodles and writings with more fascination. Although the specifics may be different the issues that Lewis was writing about in 1943 I can see parallels in some of what I see today. These talks feel timeless to me and I always enjoy them
This is exquisite. Very pertinent today. I wonder about the status of ‘positive discrimination’ which seems like the attempt to seek spiritual equality by using civil and economic law to create inequality. Lewis truly was was a prophet. Thank you so much for this.
Excellent points. A better form of government is when local people make the decisions and the 'government' carries out their choices unequivocally. It can be done on a national level for national issues. Don't vote for people, leaders, vote on issues, what should be done, where tax money should go, that's it.
7:35) In music, polyphony is one type of musical texture.
A polyphony consists of two or more simultaneous lines of independent melody, as opposed to:
(a) just one voice, a monophony, or
(b) one melodic voice accompanied by chords, a homophony.
I have used the classic wedding music, Canon in D by Pachelbel, which starts with two identical tunes with each hand on the piano, a homophony (friendship), that then becomes richer with two different melodies with each hand, a polyphony (marriage). Husband and wife play a contrasting tune which is much harder to play, but they balance each other and help each other's weaknesses with their individual strengths.
More on this in Lewis' 'The Four Loves', Eros -
th-cam.com/video/WReLIE08Dnc/w-d-xo.html
To this day, this stands as my favorite of Lewis' commentaries and is easily one of his most insightful. He saw right through to the heart of liberalism and equality, and warned against revering them as utopian ideals.
Having seen first hand of what the end state of equality as an ideal looks like, Lewis was right on the money.
Still as timely as the day it was written. Thanks for your excellent work, as usual.
As I get older and get exposed to more of the world I find myself looking at these doodles and writings with more fascination. Although the specifics may be different the issues that Lewis was writing about in 1943 I can see parallels in some of what I see today. These talks feel timeless to me and I always enjoy them
This is ONE OF THE BEST channels on youtube. Thank you.
I'm going to need to rewatch this... Like 5 times 😅
The footnotes in the description are gold
I have been trying to find a way to make this point for the last few months. Thank you for illustrating it so well.
Incredible essay, one of Lewis' best. Thank you for uploading!
This is exquisite. Very pertinent today. I wonder about the status of ‘positive discrimination’ which seems like the attempt to seek spiritual equality by using civil and economic law to create inequality. Lewis truly was was a prophet. Thank you so much for this.
Lovely. This is with a different voice than the original glad these ideas are still being put out there
I love these so much please keep up the good work
Getting back to a limited republic would do much to reinstate freedom and true equality.
Such an important message for our time!
Love your work.
Well done and well said!
A Timely message.
Excellent points. A better form of government is when local people make the decisions and the 'government' carries out their choices unequivocally. It can be done on a national level for national issues. Don't vote for people, leaders, vote on issues, what should be done, where tax money should go, that's it.
A perfect doodle for the times
❤❤❤❤❤ thank you
Great video
Awesome vid!
Wow, Great wisdom.
Wishing well,
Wow that was medical!
Wanting your best,
Healthier, Kinder, Abler, Braver
Thanks. I'm re-reading Mere Christianity this week.
The doodle version might help : th-cam.com/video/QmHXYhpEDfM/w-d-xo.html