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Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
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Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
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In Reply to: Art and music: can non-intellectuals appreciate post-19th century music posted by tinear on March 11, 2011 at 10:59:41:
I have been listening to classical music for about 40 years. In the early going I listened mainly to Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Brahms. I couldn't stand anything composed after about 1890. But over time I got more exposure to 20th century music and enjoyed it more and more. My wife is a professional musician with a conservatory degree in piano performance. I have no formal music instruction beyond playing in the high school band and taking music appreciation in college, but my musical taste is way broader than my wife's. My point is that it is not about formal training and intellectual understanding so much as extensive experience listening to a wide range of musical styles. Gradually it starts making sense and becomes enjoyable. It helps if one is willing to stretch a little beyond the comfort zone. It is worth the effort. But you don't need to read books or go to music school. It may help you enjoy it more, but it is not necessary. What is necessary is a lot of listening experience--especially live performances.
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Follow Ups
- Experience not intellect - Tadlo 05:40:02 03/12/11 (4)
- Curiosity and open-mindedness are hallmarks of intelligence. nt - tinear 07:40:28 03/14/11 (0)
- RE: Experience not intellect - DBB 13:23:58 03/13/11 (0)
- Me, too (nt) - riboge 08:56:51 03/13/11 (0)
- I tend to agree. - genungo 04:17:34 03/13/11 (0)
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