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In the Thread: How to start Classical Music
Post Subject: Re: How to start Classical MusicPosted by hifitodd on: 11/7/2005
dazzdax - It seems as though the point you're trying to make is that a
more complex harmonic and melodic structure equates to a more
satisfying musical experience.
While I agree that music with a very complicated harmonic and melodic
structure can be very satisfying, I would disagree that this complexity
is a "must-have" for a piece of music to be significant. Beauty
is often found in simplicity.
An example -> Beethoven's grosse fugue is of course quite complex,
and interesting in many ways, intellectually as well as musically
(historically as well of course, but that is non relavent to this
topic). Chopin's nocturnes on the other hand are very
simple. One instrument, one melody, simple harmony. I
personally find these nocturnes to be more beautiful than Beethoven's
string quartets (granted, these quartets are some of my favorite music
too) - and I would argue that this means that structural complexity is
not a vital ingredient of a satisfying musical experience.
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