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Anatomy of music experience

BILLY Joel says music is best experienced through the heart, the ears and the groin.

Appearing solo for an ''Evening of Words on Music'' at Princeton University, the Piano Man treated about 1,000 fans to renditions of his early works.

Between his performances on acoustic guitar and grand piano were discussions of his musical insights and inspirations, stories about the origins of his songs, glimpses of his personal life and some humorous impressions.

Joel said music has nothing to do with the glitter of the Grammys.

''It's the heart, it's the ears, it's the groin,'' Joel said. ''And a little bit of the stomach, sometimes.'' Joel said Beethoven is his favourite composer.

''He lived music, ate music, breathed music,'' Joel said.

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