Donald Satz wrote:

>When so-called "ugly" music is being presented, I think it's crucial that
>there is a corresponding positive or upbeat emotion as well.  I'm not
>talking about some rigid 50-50 split, but a variety of emotions which
>enriches the work and the individuals performing and listening to it.

I think it is important what the composer's aim is.  When he wants to
present sheer blackness, well, let it be sheer blackness.  I repeat:
in my opinion art is free, free to be beautiful and free to be "ugly".
My criteria is:  does the work of art reaches its aim.  Nothing else.

Robert Peters
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