Some seriously good commentary here, even if the original article isn't up to HN's usual level. Even though I dislike the Beach Boys, this all put a smile on m

Some seriously good commentary here, even if the original article isn't up to HN's usual level. Even though I dislike the Beach Boys, this all put a smile on my face this morning. As a former budding and aspiring music critic, I appreciate all these perspectives. ;) Thank you all. I'll just suggest that music is a remarkable thing, miraculous even. Something so hopelessly scrutinized, yet so hopefully refined by criticism, created (or maybe captured) by the artists because the best seem to just have to do it. Competition, even in music for better or worse, produces emotionally profound results. I am so grateful for the many people and many technologies and techniques that enable me to reach that emotional-mystical place some have mentioned in the comments. Thanks again for the reminder this morning! Off to listen to Pet Sounds now. Then maybe Pet Shop Boys.