Klarinet Archive - Posting 000762.txt from 1997/08

From: Corey Hume <cdhume@-----.Net>
Subj: my opinion on an already discussed topic
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 23:08:46 -0400

Andy Scholberg wrote:
> > > > "Hard rock and gangsta rap isn't music. It's racket. It's
> > abrasive,
> > > >strident, and grotesque. The volume is routinely cranked up well beyond
> > the
> > > >sound of a jumbo jet at takeoff. I feel sorry for people who make it a
> > > >normal part of their environment. Besides the damage to hearing, think
> > of
> > > >the damage to the soul. The "lyrics" are beyond disgusting.

> > > > Rock "music," like the sound of a powerful lawn mower, is noise,
> > > >and it's
> > > >wise to protect your hearing from it."

While some people who listen to "rock" may suffer from hearing loss, I
don't think it's fair to totally bash a genre of music because of their
choice to listen to music at unusually loud volumes. Mr. Scholberg said
that rock is damaging to the soul as well as to the hearing. Since when
are songs about the trials and triumphs of love, trying to get ahead in
a beat world, warning people of the addiction of drugs and alcohol, and
sometimes just trying to enjoy life damaging? With all respect to your
personal preference in music, have you ever actually listened to the
lyrics? I mean, thought about them, and what message they are trying to
convey? I will admit that not all the lyrics are inspiring or
comforting, but most have a "message" or "idea" to spread. Are you
fairly judging this genre, or are you just absorbing the sound of the
music and dismissing the lyrics? I know that some people turn up the
volume and may damage their hearing, but have you paid any attention to
what these symphany and band memebers are saying? Even playing music by
Mozart has lessened their hearing. I hope I have not offended anyone,
but I felt that my feelings needed to be heard. Oh, and I am
tremendously sorry for taking the thread in another direction.
ANyone agreeing or disagreeing with me is welcome to e-mail me.

Elaine