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Time and Songs about time 2
This is a continuation of the post “Songs about time” as that post is getting too long.
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Time has always fascinated me. There is Einstein’s theory of general relativity that shows gravity is not a force but rather a distortion of time and space, and that gravity literally slows down time. Time passes more quickly high up in the mountains compared to down at sea level. Mind bending!
During these uncertain times, this video really resonated with me about how Life is not short, we just waste a lot of time.
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I got this skeletonized pocket watch when I turned 50, in a funny way perhaps to remind me I’m getting old! Having an engineering background seeing mechanical guts of watches, pens etc fascinates me.
Sometimes I just enjoy watching the beautiful movement of this watch with a magnifying glass for a long time, and it reminds me of the passing of time. As per the description I provided below, so much intricate activity goes on inside to keep time, the same way so much happens around us with each passing second. Looking at this watch for a minute ticking away and the balance wheel and gears moving, It all gives me an appreciation of time, how beautiful it can be, how precious it is, and how our world around us moves along every second in the same way. The beauty of a second!
A mechanical watch movement operates at approx 21,600 beats per hour, which means it ticks about 5 to 6 times a second. The balance wheel which is the heart of the watch movement oscillates in circular motion 5 to 6 times a second slowly releasing the energy stored in the hand wound main spring. This slow regulated release of energy is what keeps consistent accurate time. The escapement and gear train, which looks like dual hammers swinging back and forth, hitting a regulated gear, acts like a brake taking energy transmitted from the mainspring through the gear train pushing equally metered energy to the balance wheel which in turn transfers energy through the dial train to the hands of the watch.
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I want share “the beauty of a second” video. Its a one minute video that captures beautiful 1 second moments captured from across the world and compiled into a video. I hope this video can illustrate how every moment, even a second can be beautiful. We should cherish every moment. After seeing this it helps me to appreciate time a little more and not to waste it. No moment is insignificant.
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That one could go on the animal song thread too!
Jung, you made me think of this Willie Nelson song. Lots of people have recorded it, so I just picked my favorite vocalist among them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i55TnK-YJko
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Nor sure if this was other list. If so, oh well. Hopefully not.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=songs+with+time+in+the+title
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I wanted this song not all the other. Time Passenger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehZ0_qCCHLg&list=PLusK5fwzmlBr2hzoufouSwtrRFCuacstl
Also Year of the Cat for songs about animals if it has not been picked.
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That Brenda Lee cover of How Time Slips Away is so smooth and easy going David, nice one!
Fly Like an Eagle is the perfect with both time and animal references. I never even clued into the animal reference, which was so obvious, until you mentioned it! 🙂
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Time Passages, I haven’t heard that one in a long time Joe. Great! My brother had a lot of Al Stewart records so heard a lot of Al Stewart growing up, enjoy his easy going music. Year of the Cat is his best I think and awesome for the animal post.
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There’s time to free your mind!!!
Rock n Roll is here to stay!!!
Mona and Lisa carry Rock&Roll into the future! Great song writers, singers, and musicians themselves inspired by the legends of the past, they continue the tradition of timeless great music creation.
Once Upon A Time
There is a time to walk ahead
And there’s a time to stay behind
There is a time to play along
And there’s a time to free your mindWhen times were changing
All across the universe
You could hear music
On the dark side of the moon
It was the season of the witch
She came around to heal the blindOnce upon a time
When Mars and Jupiter aligned
They said the new age
Of Aquarius had begun
Love was in the air
And there was music everywhere
And all the people joining in
Were having funYou paid your dues
You learnt your lesson
So you know the stage is set
You can’t believe in what you see
Cause what you see ain’t what you get
Maybe we’re nothing more
Than footprints in the sand
And soon the flood may come
To wash it all away
And yet I cannot help but think
There must be more to it than thatOnce upon a time
When Mars and Jupiter aligned
They said the new age
Of Aquarius had begun
Love was in the air
And there was music everywhere
And all the people joining in
Were having funFor we’ve been told that young and old
Will learn from each other
To understand your fellow man
To care for your brother
For we’ve been told that young and old
Can teach one another
To understand your fellow man
To care for your brotherSo when the future has no future
And the past has passed away
We’re left with nothing to remember
Left with nothing but today
When I hear people say that Rock n’ Roll is dead
Who will be playing for the children of the King
Then I remember the old saying
Rock n Roll is here to stay -
That is an awesome watch Jung. Was it a birthday gift or a special present to yourself? It’s a bit difficult to judge the size from the video. Is it a practical one to wear or more for show.
Amazing just how skilled old fashioned watchmakers were. Especially the Swiss.
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Hi Howard. Thanks, yes it was a birthday gift to myself. It’s quite a bit bigger than any wrist watch measuring about 5 cm across. Fascinated looking at the intricate polished and adorned movement, it’s like a world of it’s own in there each part effecting the other, like our solar system. Wanted to get something special to mark my half century on this earth. This one isn’t a Swiss movement, but rather a more affordable Japanese movement. The craftsmanship is top notch though, every part looks buffed and polished like a high quality movement. The Swiss version cost is astronomical. I would rather spend the money on a nice fountain pen! 🙂 Hope you’re doing well!
Jung
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