In a message dated 10/18/2003 11:23:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I think that's also what is problematic with 'pop' music. It's manufactured > > (I'll save the word 'composed' for music that is deserving of the word) just > so > people will dance to it, or passively hear it. Seldom is popular music > actually listened to since compared to Bartok it is pretty much pathetic. > I have to agree that a lot is purely manufactured, but my son has managed to capture a CD of pretty interesting disco and another of well done rap. However, when you check out the credits, the musicians have superb credentials. One of the nice things about being a musician is that, when listening to something really repulsive, you can entertain yourself by assessing the musical ability of each member of the group. Often there is somebody quite talented that you cheer up with a little recognition. I've grown up in a musical family, and my dad told me, "never criticize another man's music until you can tell a good song from a bad song." I doubt if I ever would have gone through disco and rap to reach that plateau. I guess that's what kids are for. I remember impressing my dad very much with Santana and Janis Joplin. Probably a generation thing. _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
