we are all wired differently, huh? Some of it is cultural/habitual overlay, but some is just different 'needs'. Immersing one's self in stories and images set to music as songs is totally different from the almost Zen experience of playing **tunes** with a group. The pace and 'rules' are very far apart, and although there are folks who can do either, it is, as has been said, hard to mix 'em.

I prefer songs, whether accompanied or not, and can barely comprehend just repeating one set of notes over & over....though I suppose it simply 'feels' good as the brain and muscles get into a sync and blots out everything else.

I can compare it to "blast 'em" video games, versus "strategy" games, where you stop and think about what to do next...I guess my soul wants to slow down and contemnplate rather than just react.

I suppose it's good that we don't all do it exactly the sane.