The big bang: B flat right? 57 ocataves below the piano? :) okay, so I'm a big music geek. No surprises there. The Tomlinson is excellent, though he takes a long time to get to the musical/Monteverdian point (which was the original reason I read it). But he's a very smart man.

Well, I tell you what: I can't wait to read the story. I love reading about music and magic when it's done well. :)