The melody within the symphony
I came across this phrase - "the melody within the symphony" recently and it's got me thinking about all the possible connotations.
The most obvious, and where it originates from, is in music, in an orchestra in particular where individual instruments play melodies within the larger body of sound being created.
So how can it apply to other creative areas, or other senses?
Maybe in a painting, the symphony is the overall impression and presentation, and the melodies within can be different colours, shapes or figures, each performing their own pattern and adding to the overall impact of the piece.
In a writing project, say a novel, the overall symphony may be the story and how it's progressing. The melodies within the symphony can be the formation and development of characters, or excursions down minor plot lines.
One definition of a symphony is "Something characterized by a harmonious combination of elements."
In a team of people all working on the same project, much like in the orchestra, as a whole they can be moving towards a common goal with a united effort, yet within that there are individuals creating their own contributions, all of which enhance and harmonise with the overall progression of the project or business.
And what if there was no melody? What would we be left with?
Would it simply be a steady predictable rhythm pounding over and over? Or in fact is the entire symphony of anything made up completely of a collection of interacting melodies?
Without any melody there would simply be a void or silence?
Think about the creative projects you're involved in, on your own and with others. What kind of melodies are you creating? And how does this add to the symphony of the project overall?
The most obvious, and where it originates from, is in music, in an orchestra in particular where individual instruments play melodies within the larger body of sound being created.
So how can it apply to other creative areas, or other senses?
Maybe in a painting, the symphony is the overall impression and presentation, and the melodies within can be different colours, shapes or figures, each performing their own pattern and adding to the overall impact of the piece.
In a writing project, say a novel, the overall symphony may be the story and how it's progressing. The melodies within the symphony can be the formation and development of characters, or excursions down minor plot lines.
One definition of a symphony is "Something characterized by a harmonious combination of elements."
In a team of people all working on the same project, much like in the orchestra, as a whole they can be moving towards a common goal with a united effort, yet within that there are individuals creating their own contributions, all of which enhance and harmonise with the overall progression of the project or business.
And what if there was no melody? What would we be left with?
Would it simply be a steady predictable rhythm pounding over and over? Or in fact is the entire symphony of anything made up completely of a collection of interacting melodies?
Without any melody there would simply be a void or silence?
Think about the creative projects you're involved in, on your own and with others. What kind of melodies are you creating? And how does this add to the symphony of the project overall?
posted by Dan at 1:11 PM
As a Creativity Coach I work with people who are frustrated that their creative talents are underused. 
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