Ecstatic music is one of those curious pursuits – and there are plenty of others – in which it takes a good deal of effort and discipline to achieve what is effortless and simply good. A lot of practice and some natural talent has to be put into achieving the level of skill required, which in conditions that are just right, facilitated by interpersonal chemistries that are well-matched, and sounds that are carefully put together to be pleasing and enthralling, all line up together perfectly to produce what is otherwise effortless and natural-feeling. When you get there, it is almost too easy, and difficult to mess up. It is just right.
