The internet is conversing on music. Here are the snippets that we've overheard:

• From the new generation
• From the old generation (also this, and we've always been partial to track 4 here)
• From somewhere in between (and we're also partial to this one)

What strikes us about these essays are not simply their civility, but their length and thoughtfulness. We care, deeply and collectively about the future of music. The tenor of the conversation suggests that it is in good hands.