Great thread, did not mean to flood it

You might want to explore his 24 predules, his Symphony No. 2, Black Mass and White Mass Sontatas, Mysterium. Very interesting works. Here is a little article on Scriabin's harmony http://udini.proquest.com/view/scria...oid:305238027/

I do agree with this statement!

Yes, it is. Scriabin is one of my favorites.

Shostakovich... Incredible composer.

I like linguistics also.

out of curiosity, who is that person of in your avatar?

I don't know if I meant it as a compliment at the time, just an observation. But I can see how it could be a compliment, come to think of it, since Artemis Fowl is one of my favorite characters. He is a very young criminal mastermind who happens to be an INTJ

Who is this famous composer?

I just thought it was an interesting picture, I suppose? I was taught to compliment people when I appreciate something about them. I made the connection and thought I'd share it.

Why did you feel compelled to question my compulsions?

I feel like if Artemis Fowl were real, he'd look exactly like the man in your avatar, perhaps minus the glasses. Then again, perhaps not.

As a listener I fear no music. The work of musicians is for me to enjoy, and I soak it all up. I do have some background in music studies. I'm interested in taking it up again. I took piano lessons for a year, but when the economy crashed could no longer afford. I told my piano teacher I wanted to play Mozart in two years and she said I could do it, but now I have to go it alone if I want to achieve anything.

I don't have a reference handy, but the messages supposedly involve subtle resistance to the totalitarian government he lived under. The fact that he survived as an artist is proof of his genius, in my opinion.

Most won't get that it was sexist to begin with or won't admit it. Like with Mother, I've given up guessing what's delusion and what's lie. Enemy is enemy, and they win, probably for decades beyond any point I'd care, assuming I'd even be alive.

Bang on. At one time I seriously considered a career in music but decided to keep it as an avocation. Unfortunately my perfectionism has prevented me from using it even as that

Thanks for the friend request. I'm online a lot if you want to chat.