"She heard my footsteps approaching in the corridor and found them intriguing. (I have a vague memory that I ran down the corridor in 7/8 time.)" -Richard Stallman
http://stallman.org/articles/childhood-sweetheart.html
It's odd though, there exists a research paper I despise, even if only for its title ("The Dark Side of Creativity: Biological Vulnerability and Negative Emotions Lead to Greater Artistic Creativity") which I think of frequently, and I suspect it ties closely to influence on Melynda Reid's work and artistry. If anything one's creativity in this context indicates the breadth and depth of their capacity to experience and convey humanity. However, it's unfortunate and sombering to recognize real stories about others who really struggle with keeping brighter moments in mind and sometimes, the stories of their lives don't capture the moments when they make it to the next peak.
The video above is a mind-blowing adaptation of a Macedonian love song adapted for two cellists on one cello. If you're not taken by watching them play, watching their bows is like realizing how related rates in calculus work. Coincidentally, the tune is also in 7/8 meter, much like Stallman's footsteps!
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