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Just like the real thing...

Enough to put a stupid grin on the face of any prog rock fan.

I know we're not really unsung heroes of software engineering, but sometimes it feels like I am one.

I admire John Petrucci's playing massively. I confess that I did not expect to like this rendition of "Purple Rain" when I realised that there was no vocal and it was a purely for-guitar arrangement; as much as I love guitar, I thought this song needed the vocals.

How wrong I was. From the second phrase in, I realised that he was making his guitar speak the lyrics quite expressively enough, thank you very much.

This is "Purple Rain" as you have never heard it before, rendered unbearably beautifully by the masterful John Petrucci. Enough to get you tearing up, when you reflect on Prince's recent untimely demise.

Some rather beautiful musical meanderings here from The Robert Fripp String Quintet, performing back in the day..