Kirtan is congregational " call & response " , chanting with musical accompaniment. It is not meant to be a " performance " or " sing - along ". It is meant to glorify God & chant His names. Kirtan involves BHAKTI , which in turn involves SURRENDER , a concept or process which overly analytical / egotistical personalities will find difficulty in relating & succumbing to.Sravanam kirtanam.