Message. In a different sphere, and perhaps created by the interaction= of the first four,

is the MESSAGE of the recording.  A great recording, even if not technicall=
y perfect, creates
emotions in the listener, or even concepts.  These can, for some, be of eve=
n a spiritual
quality.  For me, they harken to the purity of the creation, and the wonder=
ful diversity of
life, so indescribably detailed yet also at the same time so unified into o=
ne system.  Thus,
the concept of unity and dynamics which permeate great recordings.  See the=
 Vee of
Geese, the Chipewwa Series, Walt Knapp's recording of  Bufo americanus, Kel=
ler's Sage
Grouse, Krause's wolf chorus, and so on not to offend anyone by omission ho=
pefully.

Post recording studio work is treated as a separate subject here.

Having fun on Memorial Day Weekend.  Not to be taken too seriously but to b=
e pondered
over --  with mild amusement.