Keith Gerling writes:
>I've read your posting several times, and I finally have to admit I'm not
>sure of your point. It seems as if you're suggesting that music has run
>out of possibilities; that there are no new areas to be explored. I think
>you're mistaken.
That is exactly what I am suggesting. I can't see much original coming up
in the way of new forms. But sure there is plenty of scope to experiment
with existing forms. By form here I mean romanticism for example.
>Just as in all eras, the field is rampant with creative forces at work
>trying to stretch the envelope. And, just as before, time will tell which
>of these individuals will succeed and become the "classical" composers of
>our time.
Are any of these people creating new forms/idioms or merely working within
existing structures?
>.... But I continue to be perplexed by the lack of interest in
>contemporary music. Are there any Morton Feldman fans here? How about
>Alan Lucier?
The answer to this one is that basically people love a good tune and
most modern composers seem to want to avoid one at all costs..
Bob Draper
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