wink Thanks, Brian- one of the most important yet overlooked considerations in creative endeavors is the thought/feeling behind the work itself. Most of us start out to write or sing or dance driven by either a need to express something we feel or think , or by the pure joy of performing. Those who just love performing sometimes compose works simply in order to have something to perform, and though that sometimes works out, it is a poor motivation. The greatest creations grow out of something the composer wishes to communicate to their audience- to share with them. If that is the sheer beauty of a rich and melodious voice, it is admirable and enjoyable, but will not change the lives and minds and hearts of the listeners the way that same voice and melody can when expressing an idea beyond the sound. Each sort of creation has its function and value, but when choosing how to invest ones time and energy, it is often well to prefer the greater return on that investment.

WayneSL (DesertSong)