Steve Schwartz wrote:

>Just finished a book, Thomas Pynchon's massive Against the Day,
>at least 60% of which flew over my head, but which I think one
>of the best novels I've ever read.

This, more than the interesting music excerpt, prodded my thinking. 
I completely understand how someone could make the statement that
despite having 60% of a book be over their head, it was a fantastic
reading experience.  I wonder if the same could/would be said about
a musical experience.

Ed

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