Originally Posted by Plankton

Lots of good insight here. Who's to say what or where the level sits on the scale of soul/emotion, who can actually put a gradient level on that litmus test? To me, I can hear soul, and emotion in every single note from Brian. That's how he expresses himself, that's his soul and emotion. His technical abilities allow him to play notes that build on his cognitive skills, and for the most part his subconcious comes through at a level that may be lost on someone that has been conditioned for a more traditional approach. As in everything, it's all about perspective.