Hi Bugsey:

I hope R&M does not resent us "taking over" his thread... LOL!
It would be difficult for me to say one form of music is better or more powerful than another. Anything with a melody that allows musicians or artists to demonstrate their ability and, while performing, convey that quality to the listener... is absolutely wonderful.

My appreciation for Jazz, Classical, Country, Pop, Folk, Bluegrass, Rock and all it's derivatives is unlimited... so long as the work is performed well. I wish I could be endowed with such talent.

It is a gift from Above and when I think of Bach, Brahms and Beethoven... carving such intricate works from the far corners of their imaginative minds... often without an instrument within reach to work over the notes and chords, I am awestruck.

The same is true for artists like Les Paul, The Beatles, Spyro Gyra, Louis Armstrong... you get my drift. We have been blessed to have so many talents in so many genres.

Later,

Dave