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You know how DS bugs me. Even more when his facts are all wrong. Robert Schumann not political? Didn't he create an organization called the Davidsbund to fight the philistines? Most important here is that he created musical characters, that is character pieces -these were instrumental works mind you --that reflected the the aims of his society. If that's not political I don't know what is. By the way if you don't think your work is important quit.
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By philmusic
"..yet we can't heal an open wound or build shelter..." .
This is not the first nor will it be the last comment pointing out art's lack of utility in the face of human tragedy.
How wrong you are. Art provides solace, hope and healing.
Long after the rubble has been cleared art will bring the remembrance and the forgettin
Perhaps I had more to say here my problem was with Dennis- ML is the same spouting off stuff he read that makes no sense. The odd thing is that ML doesn't get that George Lewis's comments are directed at all the composers he professes to love.
Well its about time...
By philmusic
"...humans seem to have an inextinguishable hunger for the arts.."
Finally something we can agree on.
Not sure how to answer as Ratzo has still not replied to my other posts--ok it seems as if he is looking for answers its just that he is not so forthcoming himself--time will tell.
I love the AACM
By philmusic
Phil Fried, no sonic prejudice
Sunday, March 13, 2011, 2:31:44 PM
