im sorry, but i think that string of events makes me want to burn the piano.

err, all minors have the same saddness factor. they all follow the same progressions. i find keys more enjoyable simply if i have not played in them in a while, but i usualy play in e minor, c minor, or a minor. on acoustic guitar i play in f and f# minor a lot though.

Yes, the minor keys can follow the same progressions but each pitch really is different, even physically (the sound waves themselves). Perhaps the physical differences alone can change everything. I'm sure anyone with perfect pitch would think so...

Well I do,but that was a different topic

It's also one of the most beautiful keys.

D-Minor is indeed the sadest sounding chord in the whole world, but it also a great one. It can change a song dramatically from major to minor at the simple change of two notes [guitar]. I love it.