Not to fly too far South...but I’d say that technology has played a little bigger role than that Chas

Most of what the younger group listen to today can simply no longer be created with conventional musical instruments.

Most of what the younger people listen to today is rap crap.

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Okay, so clearly this is wrong forum for me. Since 'Rap' is produced almost exclusively by one ethnic/racial group (of which I happen to belong), I find it very offensive to see it referred to as "rap crap". I'm not a big fan of Rap but it is enjoyed by a very large and diverse segment of the population. I can just imagine the reaction on this forum if I referred to Country music as 'country crap'. There is country music and country artists that I like and country music and artist that I don't like but I'm not ready to declare the entire genre' 'crap', even if it hasn't exactly embraced me as an audience. No, old men, set in their ways and attitudes, do that. We keep hoping that when this generation of 'ol farts dies off, they'll be replaced by this more accepting, more progressive, more idealistic group of current-day youth, but it never happens. It seems they start off okay, hit 50 or 60 and suddenly turn into the same thing as the previous older generation. There is a beautiful song called 'Everything Must Change'. If only it were true.

Okay, rant over. Take your best shot.

chas

Hi Henni,
I can relate. Did it for years myself. For me it was all about the technology.

Till last year, when I physically couldn’t play for many months, and wasn’t even sure I’d get back full use of my right hand.

Wake up call for me. I actually missed playing, even though I hardly did any.
Bit of a turn around for me. I’m doing more playing than tweaking now.

But I understand that you enjoy what you’re doing. So, enjoy what you do.

Hi Bernie,
I suppose as a Ketron and Yamaha owner you can appreciate Danny’s view .

Ketrons are just not readily available here. Had an sd1+ , but a availability here has gone down hill. Which is a shame.

Hi Rikki,
Yes, being a small company in Italy, with limited distribution, certainly curtails availability in some areas. Luckily, we have so many choices we can easily adapt to whatever is available, at least here.

It is sure nice to see you active again. It is like finding a lost friend.

Bernie

Hi Bernie,
Thank you . It’s great being back.