jazzlvr123;29471 said:
John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery, and Wayne Shorter were some of the best jazz musicians in the world. but they don't know or talk about/ analyze what they play they just hear it and execute. Wes Montgomery diddn't even know his major scales, or how to read music, or any of the basics, yet he is one of the most influential jazz guitarists in history.
I think the same can be said about great aqua-scapers they see what they want and execute just because they don't know the science of whats going on in the tank like tom does doesn't mean they cant scape. however when you can talk the talk and walk the walk like Tom your opinion becomes a lot more educated thus more respected and valuable.
Good analogy, however, my
goal and Amano's are
different.
Actually, all hobbyist have different goals.
If Muddy Waters wanted to impose his style on everyone, would we have had Stanly Jordan or Jimi Hendrix?
Suppose Kenny G wanted every one to do his style?
And folks listen(they do actually, he sells lots of CD's)........
Amano is in business and the trips/talks are pretty much sales trips.
SeaChem, Kent, virtually all businesses are doing this.
These guys might like the hobby and all, but they are not specifically educators, that is only a part of the goal. I'm not selling a darn thing. Well, actually I do, articles here and maybe some trace mixes here shortly. But not a huge thing like any of the above. Small fries.
Still, business, practical matters and science can and do work together.
Not everyone is going to do the same method and the same field nor even has the time to run a business + do research. It's too much work.
You cannot fault Amano. He is there to sell ADA. Greg from SeaChem is there to promote and sell SeaChem. For clubs, this is big draw.
Amano is without a doubt a better scaper than I will, be, but I doubt he's going to pass a qualifying PhD exam either.............so we each have our strong points.
Still, it's not his goal to do as such, nor mine to become the best scaper and photographer, I'd like to be better, but I judge myself on my own terms and goals, not those defined by others.
As long as he, I or anyone can do what we like, does not matter.
Regards,
Tom Barr