Sigh! I absolutely hate that media has trained us up to be impatient with long ballads. Once upon a time these were the chief form of entertainment against the dark cold night.

I have nothing but respect for those who attempt to learn and render them in tact. I do my best to follow the story as long as I can hear what is being said. Sadly rooms tend to get noisier as a long piece progresses, making that impossible. I should add this comment to the Bad Boys - Long Ballads thread.