sym·me·try (sÄm’Ä-trÄ“) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. sym·me·tries
1. Exact correspondence of form and constituent configuration on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane or about a center or an axis. See Synonyms at proportion.
2. A relationship of characteristic correspondence, equivalence, or identity among constituents of an entity or between different entities: the narrative symmetry of the novel.
3. Beauty as a result of balance or harmonious arrangement.
Who says you can’t learn something from me while you’re reading up on the things coming from my brain and my ears? I figured that a lot of people might actually use the word symmetry but don’t know the different meanings of it outside of math. There’s all kinds of symmetry going on here.
First, I’m in the US, Edwin is in New Zealand – so there is symmetry in the fact that we’re on opposite sides of the world. Sorta. Second, Edwin corresponded with me. He was excited to know of a fellow musician working on showcasing the music of other artists. Third, his song is about a balance between two people. As you can see in the video.
Though most of my history with the word symmetry revolved around the world of mathematics, I can certainly see how Edwins use of it changes that perspective. This is a good thing, I like to learn. I’m also keen on the fact that he’s from New Zealand. I once worked in a Pizza restaurant when I was growing up. Durring one season a girl from New Zealand was also working there. She was too cool. I learned about the country a bit, but I also learned some of the dialect of English they use. Some of their expressions are very similar to the British and we all know how much I dig the British.
The song itself is a light-hearted romp on guitar with a mellow vocal. It doesn’t bash you in the head, it doesn’t bore you, it just is. I think the video lends itself very well to propelling the story of the lyrics. It also does a good job of building itself up slowly. Starting with a guitar and vocal, then adding some bass, then drums. Not groundbreaking, but certainly effective. I can definitely envision this song in a warm indie film, like an offbeat buddy movie. A love triangle or something with a bit of comedy.
So show the man from NZ some lovin’.