RE: Ask ze German
May 19, 2015 at 11:57 am
(This post was last modified: May 19, 2015 at 11:59 am by Alex K.)
Bach, Buxtehude, Schütz, were all influenced by the great Italians, either in Rome or Venice, and the rest followed from there. We need that kind of guidance from those of our neighbours who have an actual sense of style
But honestly, I don't know how it is possible. Much if this shite is so primitive, too, musically, that the only thing that keeps me from writing tons of it is the distracting vomiting. As to the question why there is an audience, I don't have a good theory. Dementia, maybe? I mean, the average level of education is really good in this country. We just have no taste, on average.
But honestly, I don't know how it is possible. Much if this shite is so primitive, too, musically, that the only thing that keeps me from writing tons of it is the distracting vomiting. As to the question why there is an audience, I don't have a good theory. Dementia, maybe? I mean, the average level of education is really good in this country. We just have no taste, on average.
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition