Stravinsky Igor Stravinsky: Comments On Term Paper

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" To call this television show a musical experience, however, might be something of a misnomer, since it is really a personality contest more than an exhibition of fine musical talent. The personality of the singers rather than the music's innovation is important, since the singers sing relatively formulaic popular songs that everyone has heard before on the radio. However, at least people are willing to devote time and energy to voting and following the singing competition. There is a counter-argument to Stravinsky's assertion, namely the popularity of downloadable music sites, and the nearly ubiquitous iPod plugged...

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Surely there must be some concern and care for music, since people spend so much time creating a perfect play-list? Music remains important, and a crucial aspect of self-definition, but truly meaningful music that is listened to with rapture seems more and more to be a solitary experience, and even favorite tunes on an iPod function more as background sounds for a busy commute or work-out than music for music's sake.
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Stravinsky, Igor. Chronicle of My Life (excerpt). 1935

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