can you love reading books without having written one?

i think it's already been explained in this thread, but loving music through reception and walking down the path of musicianship are two very different things. both offer their own perceptions and gratifications. personally i feel a necessity to play music. it's a never-ending journey (until you die, luls) with no correct answer. that's the best part. in a world where everyone attempts to define a right or wrong, you'll never really know which is which. using music to figure this out is therapeutic. that's my take. to play and not to play is to love music in differing ways.

Nicely said, OceanAndSilence ... Until you did the 'lulz' bit, but that will be soon forgiven when you make an intro thread listing all the musicians you adore.