Klarinet Archive - Posting 000057.txt from 1998/08

From: "Edwin V. Lacy" <el2@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Classical Music and Young People
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 00:13:01 -0400

On Sun, 2 Aug 1998, Jason Hsien wrote:

> Some people hearing a sound long lost, whether that be of the engine of
> an classic Cadillac or of a forest, we often use the term "That's Music
> To My Ears", and I take that to heart. It's Music to My Ears, and not
> necessarily anyone elses.

The saying, "It's music to my ears" means that whatever is being heard
_isn't_ music in the classical or usual sense of the word. By using this
as a part of your argument, you are proving your opponent's point.

Ed Lacy
el2@-----.edu

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