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At that time, Galway was reflecting on his approach to music, having already achieved a level of success that many musicians can only dream of. He was also in the midst of a highly publicized feud with the London Symphony Orchestra, which may have influenced his perspective on the role of scales in music.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nGalway's statement \"I do not see scales as abstract\" belies a deeper tension between the theoretical and the practical aspects of music. On one hand, scales are the foundation of music theory, providing a framework for understanding harmony and melody. On the other hand, Galway's emphasis on not seeing scales as abstract suggests that he views them as a means to an end, rather than an end in themselves. 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