Klarinet Archive - Posting 000728.txt from 1996/02

From: Michael D Moors - Alpena <mdmoors@-----.US>
Subj: Re: Real music? Anti music
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 14:03:50 -0500

Nichelle,

The listserve is to discuss clarinet related items.

Take your favorite rap tune, eliminate the words and try humming the melody.

Closed minded,

Mike Moors

On Fri, 23 Feb 1996 ncrocker@-----.EDU wrote:

> > Yes, I second that motion. Let's concentrate on real music instead of
> > anti-music.
>
> What is it that makes rap "anti-music"? What is "real music"? I think
> that the typical response of the classical musician to rap, or country,
> or popular music is exactly parallel to the reaction many people have to
> classical music. We aren't supposed to like it. I think every
> individual piece, whatever genre, should be judged individually. This
> attitude is the kind of thing that makes classical music come across as
> being a totally elitist art form.
>
> I think it is possible to keep an open mind and enjoy a huge variety of
> music. After all, these styles and sounds all influence one another. I
> imagine that many classical players had a similar contempt for jazz, but
> it has had an unquestionable effect on classical music.
>
> Nichelle Crocker
>