Welcome, Ken and thanks for revealing so much in your post. I especially enjoyed the moment you and your piano teacher found that you love the same chord. Certain chord do that for me too!
Also, a welcome to all the other folks who are posting these days, both new and "de-lurking." I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet. I'm almost positive Down to You won a grammy for Joni and Tom Scott for the instrumental arrangement. (I know, go look in the archives... I'm so bad at that). When I think about it, Joni has worked on so many levels, in such detail and with such amazing results. Her lyrics: most poetic, intelligent lyrics, bar none Her melodies: intricate, groundbreaking, challenging Her textures: she's added layer upon layer over the years - Down to You was, I think, a milestone for her. In looking at it all as a whole, her music started out melodically and lyrically complex, and has become more and more textured over the years. So I guess the orchestral work is really a culmination of that. Still, it would be wonderful to see her take a new direction, explore new territory for her. (OK, so I just want her to write more.) lots of love Anne
