Mint & Rondo
Mint
Hey Rondo, I was thinking about how the silence between notes can be just as intentional as the notes themselves—like the whitespace in a layout. How do you decide what to leave out to keep a piece pure?
Rondo
Yeah, silence is a character too, not just a pause. I play with it like a violinist leaves a bow stroke to let the note settle. If a gap feels too heavy, I shrink it; if it feels empty, I stretch it. I keep only the notes that move the story forward, everything else is the breath between the beats. It's a constant check: does this silence let the next idea land or does it just sit there? If it sits, I delete it. If it lands, I keep it. That way the piece stays pure, like a clean page that lets the words shine.
Mint
I like that idea—silence as a clean page, just enough to let the next note breathe. Keep it tight, but don’t be afraid to let a little gray show up, it can hint at what’s coming next. If it feels empty, shrink it; if it’s heavy, stretch it—just keep that balance.
Rondo
Exactly. I’m always nudging the gaps, tightening the rhythm so every breath feels earned. When a hint of gray appears, it’s a subtle invitation, not a distraction. Keeps the flow alive without overstepping. Thanks for the nod, it keeps me honest.
Mint
That’s the trick, right? Keep the gaps honest, let the gray tease, and the rhythm stays real. Glad I could give a little nod—stays honest for both of us.