Re: [microsound] noise?

[michael trommer <trommer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> This seems to have arisen with 20th century modern art. It's not so hard to
> get Vermeer, his paintings look like the things pictured in them. But how do
> you approach Pollock? Critical analysis is important and certainly can help
> deepen an appreciation for artistic expression. But, why can't we sometimes
> just like something because we like it? Art should appeal to and engage the
> whole person, not just the frontal lobe. If someone just likes to zone out
> listening to Merzbow, that's a complete and valid response.

are you equating vermeer=non-noise, 'acceptable' (pop, dinnerjazz, whatever)
pollock= noise (merzbow, etc.) ?

in my opinion, the analogy doesn't really hold...

music is already abstracted...all music is a 'pollock' to some extent, as
there is nothing really representational in music or sound (although i'm
sure someone could argue that's not always the case, i think it generally
is).

yes...my clothes dryer makes wicked beats if it's touching the wall just
right...fact is, that almost qualifies as a golden oldie these days.

------------------------------