So... Does it matter if it's "better" or not? more "complex" or not? Do you really see my point? More complex music = better music ? I hardly believe that really. But you seem to do so, was it not for the Schubert comment.
BTW, why is the fault of pop music that contemproary classical music is suffering greatly? Do you think that if Britney was not around people would value more Stockhausen? Or ligeti? Or Boulez? Cause I really don't...
I will strongly stand by my simple comment: Classical music is at fault for what is happening to it (with Classic FM and all rubbish surounding it) and contemporary music is suffering from autism. Simple comments that are in the heart of what bothers you!
Really. Pop and classical are SO hugely different... They simply don't appeal to teh same audience 90% of the times! For that 10% I would say that maybe you have a point, but if 99% does not care about classical it's the fault of the musicians, the conductors, the stars and the composers and not of the audience, nor of the "simplistic" pop songs.
PS1. Do you usually compare mellons with oranges? Which is "better"? And if so, is it the fault of the bannana that the mellons don't sell?
PS2. Of course welcome. You do see that I'm enjoying the discussion, right?
PS3. You have "in quotes" your own reply, which I missed apparently when writing this post. Keep it in mind please