Klarinet Archive - Posting 000872.txt from 2001/06

From: Bilwright@-----.net (William Wright)
Subj: [kl] Judgement suspended... a good or bad habit?
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 01:09:25 -0400

While I was listening to a CD, I caught myself thinking: "That
phrase sounded really offensive! Why is it there?..... but since this
composer is world class, I'll try to remember the sound of it and listen
to a few more measures before I decide whether there was a reason for it
or not."

In fact, the offensive phrase (which was not a modulation that
fitted with both the preceding and following phrases) _did_ enhance what
followed; but my memory of the initial discomfort stuck with me to the
end of the piece.

Is music something of the moment, or is it proper to ask the
listener to look back and reconsider? Reminds me of a doctor who says,
"This is going to hurt, but it's for your own good...."

Cheers,
Bill

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