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The Beauty of Silence
If you've listened to FlowRadio, then you have probably noticed that you generally hear a quiet mix with occasional grooves and beats. The tunes tend to be more ambient and meditative with few hard edges, except for occasional upbeat riffs that jump in to keep everyone from falling asleep. This is an important part of the show. I try to impart an overall sense of peace in the music I play. For me, it's a great way to unwind after a stressful day in the world, and I tend to think that people hearing this music will feel the same way. A few listeners have told me this.
I look for the silence that sometimes fills entire songs with contemplative spaces that give me room to think—or to be free from thoughts. I find that I need both in this hectic world. My belief is that if I can find peaceful places within myself, I can help others find peaceful places within themselves through music. In this way, we can share the peace we find with others, and these simple acts are the building blocks of creating peace in our world.
© 2005 Mary Jane Adams