BarkellWH -> RE: Your musical interest apart from Flamenco? (Feb. 22 2013 1:04:30)
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So, once again we find Mezzo in a state of high dudgeon. If it's not one thing, it's another, but always we can count on Mezzo being in a state of high dudgeon. This time over my comments on rap. Let me explain carefully, Mezzo. When I stated that It is a sign of how much "dumbing down" has occurred in labels today that rap is even considered music in some circles, I am speaking of the dumbing down of language, of labels, in this case of the definition of music. I would say that over the last 40 years, language has become far less precise in an attempt to accommodate the lowest common denominator. One sees this phenomenon in all spheres of activity. Here in the U.S., there are schools that give "trophies" to every kid in a high school sport, whether he has accomplished anything or not. This is an attempt to create a false sense of "self esteem," although in my opinion it just serves to give the kid a false sense of accomplishment that will later come back to bite him in real life. The same thing occurs with language. We have dumbed down language to the point where anything goes. I fully recognize that you and others may very well consider rap a genre of music. That does not mean I think you and others of a like mind are dumb. I do think, however, that the definition of music has been watered down to the point where it is understandable that someone might think it is music, although I do not. But I emphasize, that is my opinion. I am not criticizing you for your opinion; it is as valid for you as mine is for me. Cheers, Bill
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