Yes I've just recently discovered Indian classical music... It's really great isn't it? The rhythms are so lively and interesting, and the ragas are very spiritual, with a subtle variety of moods which I'm beginning to appreciate more. The lack of harmonic movement or direction is a really nice change from the classical repertoire - in a way it creates a certain stillness, yet there's such energy in this music...

Well, I won't go on too much. I can understand why you didn't pursue sitar, Mark - I was speaking to a sitarist a week or two ago, and he said it takes 20 years to get good at it, and that the first 5 are very painful... That's dedication.

Hopefully I'll be learning Hindustani vocals soon - its so much more appealing than learning a classical instrument, and playing from a score...

For anyone who hasn't heard any Indian classical before, give it a go! It sounds strange at first, but after a few listens you get into it.