Noboru Inoue wrote:

>Bernard Chasan wrote:
>
>>So music is observer created
>>reality- the composer and the performer are obviously essential, but until
>>the sounds are heard and noted by a listener, it just ain't music.
>
>Alright, I overstate the case.  Still, no listeners means: no music, and
>not just for financial reasons.  Listeners, either in large groups or in
>coteries, are essential because SOMEONE has to detect and process and
>respond to the sound waves.  The score is just the software.

But don't forget that the performer is also a listener.  And many a
performer is quite happy to remain the sole listener of his or her
performance.  (At least it beats being cut down by an ignorant critic!)

Jon Johanning // [log in to unmask]