Ok, I suppose i'd better be something other than a prankster on this thread.

I have my own personal beliefs. I am an agnostic: I believe there's some kind of intelligence at play here, making all this wonder and craziness happen. However, I would not impose those beliefs on anyone else.

Also, I don't think science is needed to "prove" its existence, although that would be fun and wonderful if it happened.

Just suppose that there were folk who were indifferent to music, and had to find a way to "analyze" its effects on others who believe in music's power to change moods, inspire creativity, etc. That would not change music's affects on those who get enjoyment from it.

Well, awkward analogy, maybe, but that's my take.

T