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Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
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In Reply to: Likes and dislikes are VERY subjective BUT ....... posted by John C. - Aussie on April 24, 2007 at 22:07:18:
HI John,
Thanks for your thoughtful and gentle reply. I have a question for you.In the modern world we have the luxury of listening or watching a composition as many times as we wish. But prior to recorded music, one might see or hear a piece once, only once in a lifetime. So how would one study a piece over and over again to understand its wonder? I do not think that is realistic in the "old" times.
Rather, the piece must make its impression the first time or not at all. True, the musicologist might read the sheet music, study its intricacies, and be amazed at its craft. But was that the experience of the ticket buying public? I don't think so. The only thing that matters is the first impression.
So, from my point of view, if a piece does not impact me the first time I must wonder if it is really worth anything to me. I do grant that modern ears must acclimate to stylistic differences caused by time. Because of this I am willing to be a little patient with myself and the music. But eventually, I either like it or leave it behind. As was said below, life really is too short.
One more thing. I hold the view that the quality of the performance, within reason (underline this), does not make or break the composition. I love a great singer or orchestra or soloist as much as anyone. I do think that subtleties can improve the listening experience. But I think great music can be made by more humble performers. Music critics (I hate critics) will nit pick the most inconsequential things and pronounce a performance dreck.
Well, I feel that most of this babble is just not important and the composition, if good, will survive less than perfect performances. And what is perfect? Critics very often pan a performance if the composer conducts. What? Does this make sense? Who knows the intent of the music better than the composer? Makes no sense to me.
Thanks, Sparky
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Follow Ups
- Re: Likes and dislikes are VERY subjective BUT ....... - Karma16 06:22:20 04/25/07 (3)
- " The only thing that matters is the first impression " - John C. - Aussie 16:34:38 04/25/07 (0)
- Re: Likes and dislikes are VERY subjective BUT ....... - jdaniel 09:05:13 04/25/07 (0)
- You should DEFINITELY stick to the Classical music... - SE 06:57:00 04/25/07 (0)
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