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Originally Posted by SSC
Hah, well, I personally think a lot of the art world is nonsense, when it comes to money, exhibitions, etc. So, in a sense, I agree with you there. But! It still shouldn't discourage anyone to try to do what they can, or want.
Oh, btw, Cage DID study "proper" music as well. He was a student of both Cowell and Schoenberg, both very entrenched in classical theory, etc etc. He just opted to do different things.
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No you're right. Sorry, I came across as a bit of an arse there. I don't want to stop people from doing what they want, but I just think its a little bit offensive when people start getting 'critically acclaimed' for something that anybody could have done. I mean, when I hear someone say that John Cage is their favourite composer, it essentially means that they don't care about the skill and talent required to make good musical composition. It's like somebody with no talent winning a talent show, it wouldn't be fair.
Oh by the way, Schoenberg had nothing good to say about Cage's musical abilities.