Re: Collaboration in music

[RandomLFO@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/11/2002 6:18:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, jimfowler@prodigy.net writes:


> "musically intelligent"
>  
> what does this mean?  that they know what they like or that they know why they like it?  simply knowing what you like doesn't really constitute much in my opinion.  knowing why you like it displays at least some concern.  
>  
> -jim


     I think that there is merit in the simple fact of knowing whether you like something or not. "Musically Intelligent" may not be the best label for it. But due to the fact that it does take basic intelligence to make a decision, it seems to serve the purpose for the layperson. We are passionate about our music, but the audience will never have that same passion. That's why they are the audience. However, if they react passionately to our music, that is good! I think that we will always have to accept the fact that a large portion of our audiences will not have the time or patience to investigate it further. They hear something, make a quick decision, maybe they stay for a while.
     I started to write more, but it was goobledygook. In short, we as non-commercial radio based musicians, won't draw anymore of audience to us by looking down on them. This, I think is very important. 
     Marc