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Subject: Classical vs Other
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Date: Sun, 8-Apr-84 15:19:51 EST
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Posted: Sun Apr  8 15:19:51 1984
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Isn't it true that the distinction for many is between good music
and bad, rather than classical and rock (or jazz, blues, soul,
country, etc.)?  The fact is that a lot of "popular" music is
simplistic and repetitive to some people's ears, though apparently
not to many others, since it sells well.  But there are many musically
satisfying rock and jazz pieces even for those who like their music
more complex and elaborated.  Conversely, there is a lot of boring
"classical" music, though it is seldom heard at public concerts,
nor played very often by radio stations (except possibly during
programs run by musicologists -- I'm thinking of a certain local
station).  Much country music is boring to my ear after the first
15 minutes or so, but I can see the appeal of the lyrics to those
who are imbedded in the culture they reflect.  I might not get
bored so fast with blue grass or Scottish bagpipe music if I
understood their subtleties better.

          Yours for tolerance,

                    Gordon Fisher