Wiardgroup

> Talking to Grant when he is on an idea roll is always a great reminder
> why I have always loved instrument designers. They are the happy
> mutation of mad scientist and artist.
> 
> I've met, corresponded with and been friends with some of the great
> minds of the 20th and 21st century's experimental and bleeding edge in
> musical instrument design. It's always a privilege to be able to roll
> around the mud with the big dogs and sometimes have an impact or win a
> debate.  
> 
> You can teach a person to play an instrument and even build one but
> you can't teach originality or multidimensional thinking.
> 
> TD
>

Coulnd't agree more - talking to the man can sometimes be almost as 
inspiring as using his instruments.  I think it is the fusion of design 
and art, science and heart that gives the Wiard instruments so much 
appeal, it's a big part of it for me at least.