Complexity
Wayne Shorter <Witch
Hunt>, <Grano> in Dublin
Wayne Shorter, Witch Hunt in <Speak No Evil>,United States, rec. 1964, rel.1966
© Wayne Shorter
The person who guided my musical tastes was often seen as someone closely associated with the genre. Growing up in the countryside, in a conservative and straightforward lifestyle where diversity was an unfamiliar concept, my community embraced stability and simplicity, and these characteristics shaped my musical preferences. The jazz Witch Hunt introduced an enigmatic energy that I had never experienced before. It provided an understanding of the inner complexity and ambiguity felt by someone listening to this music.
Grano in Dublin (Irealnd)
© Grano
When I took my first bite of Grano's tomato pasta, the concept of 'complexity' struck me. It contradicted my previous belief that food should embody simplicity and intuition - delicious yet uncomplicated. Surrounded by the modest ambience of the restaurant, the full-length mirror in the toilet and the polite staff, I felt a depth of complexity, as if I could understand someone's intricate thoughts.
The term ‘complexity’ sometimes feels inauthentic, used to showcase cultural tastes rather than foster true understanding.
In an era where fashion brands prioritize enhanced display experiences and interior designers meticulously create stores to create ambience, commercialized art forms such as ‘Someone's Emotions’ and ‘Brand's Playlist’ risk overshadowing genuine self-discovery. But when I experience the concept of complexity, it is an intuitive experience that allows me to feel the essence of another person. The first three seconds of Witch Hunt provided such an experience, making me feel like I understood everything about the listener. The memories of that time became clearer, intertwined with the presence of music or food.