The opposite of love

What´s the opposite of love?

Hate.

And what´s the opposite of lover?

Hater?

Maybe…

It’s surprising how something as benign and enjoyable as music could inspire polarization.

Of course, we´re not talking about anything nearly as polarizing as politics or other issues that make countries go to war.

But I’ve seen and heard unimaginable things, from music “lovers”, and even from musicians who every once in a while take a little tour to Hateland.

Anyways, I told you yesterday (you´ll know if you subscribed here the day before yesterday, if not, hold on, there’s something for you here also), I told you yesterday that today I’d share what that individual had to say about me selling the scores to my music.

Here it is, judge for yourself:

“I knew you were up to something the day I subscribed to your so-called mailing list. But my curiosity drove me here and now I see you for what you really are. A product. Nothing else than somebody who calls himself an artist so that he can sell us the first thing he invents. Let´s see what will you try to sell us next.”

First of all, I don’t see what exactly the problem with selling is. Secondly, I never replied to this gentleman nor will I ever directly reply to these sorts of scribbles.

Thirdly, he’s nonetheless still subscribed. Fourthly, I’ll keep on selling whatever I want.

And fifthly, I want to thank this opportunity for giving me something to write about today :)

What have you learned about this story?

That’s up to you I guess. Maybe nothing. Just that there are always people who love you and want the best for you, and then there’s those others. Stick to the first kind, nurture them ;)

Here´s a link to a beautiful playlist of my recently created label called Piano Velvet. You can put it to actively listen and enjoy, or as a nice background companion for reading, studying, relaxing, eating, etc. It works both ways. Piano Velvet, the Playlist.

There’s sheet music available for ALL of the pieces in that playlist. If you like any of them, just reply to this e-mail and I’ll give you the purchase details.

Have a great day!

Claudio.

P.D. Here, click on this link: Piano Velvet Playlist