In Reply to: Who are your Classical "Marmite" composers? posted by John C. - Aussie on September 12, 2014 at 15:50:50:
You got this completely wrong to start with. Marmite is either loved or hated, not overrated. Very big difference.
These kinds of things are always a waste of time. People make impassioned or obstinate arguments that do nothing whatsoever to inform or persuade others. I hate fucking Mozart. Well, you're just stupid then. Wagner is overblown and vapid. Gee, guess I'll quit listening if you really think so. This amounts to self-pleasuring one's ego via the internet.
Two friends of mine saw the Emperor concerto in concert and both thought it was awful music. At first, I mercilessly ridiculed them for being shallow and juvenile, but it did not change their tiny minds one bit. Now I just feel sorry for them.
I hate these kinds of threads, but, judging by the number of serious responses, many others enjoy them. So, Marmite it is.
Peace,
Tom E
berate is 8 and benign is 9
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Follow Ups
- This is a Marmite thread - madisonears 18:48:01 09/14/14 (2)
- You're right, of course. - rbolaw 05:58:07 09/16/14 (0)
- Aww - c'mon! These threads are fun! [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 20:59:19 09/14/14 (0)