The Hidden Track; A Mythology

reggie — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 01:00:00 +0100

"What haven’t I weighed or measured? I’ve done all Beethoven, all Verdi, etc. It’s fascinating. The first time I used a phonoscope, I examined a B flat of medium size. I can assure you that I have never seen anything so revolting. I called in my man to show it to him. On my phono-scales a common or garden F sharp registered 93 kilos. It came out of a fat tenor whom I also weighed… "

‘What I Am’ from A Mammal’s Notebook, Erik Satie

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The Hidden Track; A Mythology