> Hi Erlend (of 2:211/37),
> On , in a message to Jahmas you wrote:

>> I find ELP and Yes a bit too pompous for my taste.  But I did like
>> "Close to the Edge" and ELP's debut-album.
> Some of ELP I have enjoyed too!  But I have also enjoyed the moody sounds and
> the great lyrics of "Barclay, James and Harvest".

I've heard a compilation of their music.  I liked their early tunes the most.

>> I also like fusion-jazz, such as Weather Report, Pat Metheny, Jaga
>> Jazzist, etc.
> Can't get into JagaJazzist (from the couple of samples I've checked on the
> net), but WeatherReport and PatMetheny are good favourites of mine too.
> Of other jazz-fussion favourites, I would mention Spyro Gyra, David Sanborn.

I'll check out Spyro Gyra and David Sanborn... sounds interesting.

> I also like the thematic world-sound of ENIGMA, ERA, and the
"Solas" and
>"Anthem" recordings of RONAN HARDIMAN.  The drum emphasis in
JALUKA and in som
> MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER selections are fun to listen to also.

I have heard lots of Enigma and Era.. they were very popular, some years ago.
:)

>Somebody mentioned that "melody" is a key ingredient that
represents good musi
> and talent.  I would agree to that, as well and mention that rhythm is also a
> factor in the likeability of music.

I agree on that.

--Erlend Pettersen

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