Alyn,

In case you missed it this morning, my posted apology should be directed primarily to you because of the way I approached the debate and my expressing “incredulity” at your position.

Quote:

I guess my definition of a musician, (an instrumentalist), isn’t the same as a good deal of folks here.

I offer my sincere apologies to anyone I offended with my comments.



I took time today to re-read my posts from last night and I definitely should have stated my position in a less confrontational manner. I don’t want to offend anyone while stating my opinion. Your response was very well stated and to the point. I’ll try to put the advice you gave into practice.

I hope you’ll accept the apology.
……………………………………………………………………………………

Robh,

Quote:

BiaB may not be exactly the same to you as playing a guitar, but there are folks here that are so adept at using this tool that they excel at it. I use it a lot, and i can say that what i make here is mediocre at best. There are people here that have really dug in and learned the tricks and features and turn out tasty music from this program. Telling them they are not musicians just cause the do not play the instrument you play to me is being narrow minded, arrogant, and offensive.



There are tons of folks who know a heckuva lot more than I do about BIAB. I’m sure their efforts on programming songs would put mine to shame. I’ve always used BIAB as a practice tool, and as such, I don’t need great arrangements. Just decent ones. I wasn’t trying to belittle their efforts, just stating my own definition of a single term, (musician).

I’m positive I never said you had to be a guitarist to be a musician.

In looking back at my statements to you, I see absolutely no justification for your final comment, especially taken in its entirety. That was more than a bit over the top and I really don't appreciate it.

Bob
................................
http://soundcloud.com/bobcflatpicke/music-in-the-mountains