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***** The main problem with that assertion is that the implication is that when there is any critical analysis there is less love for the music; that the "critic" is somehow automatically LESS of a music lover and that the listener who won’t or is incapable of being analytical is somehow a more "pure" lover of the music and is more in touch with or receptive to the emotional content in music; a ridiculous and self-serving stance. *****

Good Lord.!!  I had no idea I had said all that.   They don't call you, Frogman the Straw-man, for nothing.

What a load of Malarkey!!

Cheers

Ok, Rok, I'll play; for a little while anyway.  Please set the record straight, then, and explain what you mean by the distinction and why you make it?  Of course, all this against the backdrop of your well known and frequently expressed disdain for music critics.  

This is the second, or third time I posted Gene Ammons, and no response; there is the implication that "communications" be two way; other wise we only have an "attempt" at communicating.

In regard to the "music critic" type of response; it might be appropriate in a music school or class, but comes off as condescending here, where one is more concerned about how the music affects you; "Do you like it"? As opposed to what kind of grade you give the music.

I'm sure those of us who simply listen without analyzing, enjoy the music more than the analytical critic, which is why I always say;


Enjoy the music.

****In regard to the "music critic" type of response; it might be appropriate in a music school or class, but comes off as condescending here,****

With all due respect, O-10, I think you left out two key words at the end of that statement....."to me".  There is no condescension in expressing truth and points of interest expressed without condescension in the context of a discussion about music; condescension of the type as in the "dissect it like a frog" comment.  

Hey, speaking of condescension:

****I'm sure those of us who simply listen without analyzing, enjoy the music more than the analytical critic****

Absolutely not true; but, if you need to feel that you enjoy music more than I do, please, by all means do so its cool with me.  

As far as commentary that not only is unsubstantiated, but that is more suitable for a classroom:

****"Enigma" is the most creative musical group to come along in decades; they have presented a new form of artistic expression with mystic and experimental components which enabled them to sell 700 million records world wide.

Their music fits all the various definitions of the word in regard to "genre"; therefor it is music of the world without any specific definition, or genre, although we demand that all things be classified.****

Ahem! 

Ammons been berrry berrry good to me.