The Beethoven and Poulenc sound pretty legit to me. (Not that I've actually heard the real versions before). I liked them. I also especially liked the glissandos in the "Jazzy" number, somehow the tape recording made them sound explosive and dangerous in a way that hifi would miss. Now I want to hear the real Poulenc so that I can tell where Mr. Fox improvised. Not too shabby 5 James Banks 2006-08-13 05:41:52 2006-08-13 05:41:52 This is delightful material. Yes, "cringeworthy" in more than a few places (moreso for the author than for the listener, as we are our own worst critics), but somehow, I sense that these are important documents, and the composer is very lucky to have these, and I'm thankful that he has shared these with us. I actually liked the unusual Beethoven cadenza, and would wish that someone would have the courage to attempt this in the concert hall. I think the title itself, "Confessions of a Teenage Sociopath" (which I love), would form the basis for a fascinating new piece of music (drawing back on old inspirations, combined with today's knowledge and interests). Interweaving old passages of music in the style of Charles Ives or Rzewski, creating a sense of time and place with each memory. Worth listening to, in spite of the disclaimers 4 coachmarko 2006-12-21 16:54:47 2006-12-21 16:54:47 2 4.50