Hi forumfriends,
my deep respect for those who takes an vulnarable attitude. That’s one of the great benefits of this forum. That’s why I feel ‘home’ in this forum. There is a great potency of wisdom in this forum available.
To my humble opinion we, as musicians, share more, much more than our songs! That is the feelings/passions we put in our playing : the styles, the sounds, the arrangements, the composition. Instrumental, without words, but … full of passion.
That is what I hear in music. That’s why I manytimes loves much more a song of a starting player because I sometimes miss those feelings in the song of an ‘over-skilled’ professional.
And further feelings are visible in the way we react in this forum: warm, kindly, with respect, helpful, giving disinterested energy, giving positive feedback AND the subject of this post. This make this forum so ‘special’.
I understand Bill’s anger more or less. It are emotions/passion what belongs to musicians, to people. To my opinion it is good to point at this item. Manytimes it gives a new impuls, in a moment of reflexion, on the things we are busy with. The persistent attention to decency, norms and values is an issue that is worldwide worth to maintain.
Speaking for myself; I much appreciate when people send me their gratitude. For that I agree with the fellow-members above, I cannot say it better. I don’t do things for receiving applause, for my profession or …. I am very glad with those few reactions. Besides: Bill told about 17.000 visitors, our mailbox would explode…
I hope, no I know, that Bill (and Nigel at the background) realize that the work and energy they put in this forum is appreciate very much. I respect Bill's persist in asking attention to ‘other’ values than sharing music. I wrote him, OK, go on: but think of your ‘bloodpressure’ .
Bill, Nigel and all forumfriends, thanks for the sharing of all your contributions AND your feelings.
With warm feelings and let your keyboard speak,
Cees


[This message has been edited by cees (edited 06-11-2003).]