[meisenhower]

To all on this forum, it wasn't my intent to go on a crusade in defense of pianists, keyboard players or the like. I was merely responding to the "original" spirit of this thread that "musicians" by both "my personal definition" and obviously, the person who started this thread's definition.

What ensued was a battle for words between two people who come from very different musical experiences (genre, training, style and most importantly, philosophy).

I certainly don't wish to continue a pointless diatribe, particularly when there is absolutely no willingness by the other parties to consider a different view.

I made an effort to clarify my position, and was accused of trying to "rosey up" to the forum. Frankly, I won't lose any sleep over it.

My only reason for joining this forum, was to gain some insight and perspective on my latest gear acquisition (Virus TI Kbd) and not to debate the relative merits of other peoples music and how they create it.

That being said, to Marc (Evil), I have no interest in participating in a "grudge match" to satisfy your juvenile tendencies. Feel free to go on about "how I won't put up, so I have to shut up." If that makes you feel victorious, then enjoy your feeling. My time can be better spent doing virtually anything else than responding to your ridiculous proposition. I've nothing to prove and my music stands on it's own merits (as do the performances, all done in real time, live in the studio).

Like it? Don't like it? Don't care?

Fine with me!

I'll not dignify any further negative commentary on this thread, so happy reading!