I Miss the Gold Ole Days...

I miss the days when more composers listened for melody and excellence in music. The days when "The Raiders March" was revered as a great work. Does anyone else see a growing trend in "musical relativism"? I'm tired of hearing people demean true talent as "predictable" or "old school." Music isn't relative, music is a life source.

I have nothing against atonal or contemporary classical. I enjoy jazz, jazz fusion, rock, metal, pop, world, techno, electronica, spiritual, opera... you name it. I just wish music was still something one could talk about in terms of, "I LOVE this piece of music. That artist is a true master." In my opinion, we are living in a time of great musical genius, (We currently coexist with John Williams, Alan Silvestri, James Newton Howard, John Powell etc.) Let's fuel music with joy again!
True Lover of the Language of Music
Jared
LONG LIVE MUSIC!

I'm confused - what exactly is the point you're trying to get across?

I see no lack of great artists in the music of now...

Ah nevermind. At least this doesn't bash anyone.

Originally Posted by Mark

I'm confused - what exactly is the point you're trying to get across?

I see no lack of great artists in the music of now...

The point, quite simply, is that I've seen intellectuals on YC say things like "John Williams isn't famous because he's good or bad. He's famous because he has connections," and I believe that John Williams is famous because he IS great. Music is still very much alive.

Originally Posted by SSC

Ah nevermind. At least this doesn't bash anyone.

LOL. Thanks for rethinking dude. This is just supposed to be a discussion. No arguments here! : ) Like I said, I have great respect for atonal composers... any composers.

Music is alive, yes - has anyone said otherwise?

Originally Posted by Mark

Music is alive, yes - has anyone said otherwise?

You don't have to look far for some pretty pathetic views on our passion. Trust me...

It's like romance. It's fading.

Romance is fading too? Bugger.

Why be a fan?

Why not be a "lover" instead?

Peoples opinions vary greatly! In the end though it's all music. You, as the listener, will decide if you like something or not! The era has changed for around 100 years now!

Respectfully,

another fan of John Williams