the philosophy of Stepmania/rhythm games

[Dynam0]

Some really great posts from everyone.

Just going to make an assumption that I hadn't really thought of until now. I've noticed that this community is composed of individuals who have a passion for music and also most posters can formulate some critical discussion pieces like this. Whether the average lay-person likes it or not, having a detailed discussion on the intricacies of anime for example is a great learning experience and promotes critical thinking.

I've got to say most members in this forum are quite talented/intellectual people! I think it has to do with the fact that we aren't hindered by public scrutiny from our peers for instance and expression of opinion is a safe activity in this environment. Communicating in a forum setting is a great way to improve literacy and communication among many other things.

But back to the main point, I do feel that stepmania/rhythm games closely relate to music. I'm a real mathematical person and rhythm/meters/patterns are something I have a lot of interest in. The creative way that step artists capture a song and the way that the stepchart agrees with how I myself perceive the focal points of the composition, give me the profound feeling of actually playing the song. I relate this with dancing for instance, since you are expressing music in a kinesthetic nature.

Obviously performing the song on actual instruments is a totally different process, but the set of skills required to follow the music in unique way are valuable ones that are totally unique to rhythm games. I love them!! <3