On Thu, 1 Apr 2004, Mike Melton wrote: > > [...] Opeth just seemed particularly *lifeless*. There are > many bands who need to stand still due to the complexity of the music > and the concentration required to play it, but at least they show some > emotion and act as if they are enjoying what they are doing [...] Maybe they're terrified? I once competed as a symphonic soloist and found the only way not to shake too hard to play was not to move at all; needlesstosay the judges didn't think this was a good expressive approach. Thanks for the suggestions (though I'm sort of down on Dream Theater, not being interested in virtuosity per se).