A Hidden Meaning?

[Richard Brekne]

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Rob Goodale wrote:

> I was just looking over this month's Journal.  It has a most
> interesting picture on the cover and I was considering what hidden
> meanings might be there.  Here are a few that I came up with... 1.
> There are two tuning forks.  They are made of crust indicating that
> they have inaccurate pitch.2.  The forks cross each other which would
> suggest a historic temperament.3.  There is flaky crust all around the
> pie meaning that it is an older piano, probably somewhat dirty.4.  The
> squiggly lines indicate that the piano has multiple false beats.5.  It
> is a chocolate pie representing a dark mahogany finish.
>
>
>
> Boy I hope your ears are better then your eyes there Rob... Chocolate
> my pattootie... thats a Pumpkin pie if I ever saw one. Now what those
> french fries are doing laying around those webbed pitch forks I dont
> know... but I theank on it for a while and see what I come up with :)
>
>
>
>  6.  There are multiple cracks which would suggest a cracked sound
> board, possibly a loose pin block.7.  It is in a glass dish meaning
> that it has real ivory keys.8.  The pie is round so the action is in
> reasonable regulation.9.  Because the pie was baked the piano was
> formerly owned by a hot jazz pianist.10.  There is an elaborate table
> cloth which would indicate a decorative art case.11.  There is one
> orange pumpkin gourd which would suggest a padded stool instead of a
> bench.  The stem however could be interpreted as an adjustable artist
> bench.12.  There are two other gourds in a shadow which represent the
> audience.  One is green which would mean that either the quality of
> the playing or the music itself is discontenting to some
> listeners.13.  The other remaining gourd is in three different colors
> meaning that at least two thirds of the audience is enjoying the
> performance to varying degrees.14.  This last gourd also has an extra
> long curly stem which would suggest that the audience members feel
> some sort of personal connection with the pianist, thus explaining why
> they have a higher appreciation for the music.15.  There are no
> plates, forks, or serving utensils.  Apparently a number of expected
> guests could not make the performance.16.  The entire photograph is
> printed on glossy paper.  This means it is a low-end piano with a
> high-gloss finish.17.  It is on the Journal cover indicating that some
> unfortunate technician had to contend with this piano earlier in the
> day.18.  Since it is the November issue it is fair to assume that it
> is a holiday recital. Okay there you have it.  The hidden meaning
> behind this month's PTG Journal cover.  Did I miss anything? Rob
> Goodale, RPTLas Vegas, NV

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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
UiB, Bergen, Norway
mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no
http://home.broadpark.no/~rbrekne/ricmain.html
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