I'm 19 and in college, majoring in music education. I've already found myself creating a massive gulf between "real" music (an expression one of my professors unwisely used) and popular music. Recently, the gulf between heavy metal and symphony music has been brought together through Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. I'm curious as to what other music-appreciative people feel about this blend. I feel it's something that should have been done long ago, and has it's own place in society. However some of my professors think it is a mockery of the orchestra. Also, does anyone know of any other blends of this sort? Thank You, Kimberly Martin [log in to unmask]