Philistine

[Alex Fields]

be that as it may - ugly or beautiful - what's needed to appreciate it ("yob cultcha'" and MAD music in general) is an uncommon understanding of its theory and structure.

I know I said I wouldn't post in this thread again but I feel it's appropriate to repeat myself here: I know nothing about the theory or structure of this piece. I still like it. I like it because and only because it sounds good to me and not because of any thoughts I have about the theory or structure which, again, I know nothing about.

in terms of the cultural dumbing down under discussion here

How exactly does an increase in complexity which fewer people (and presumably those few are some of the most educated and/or intelligent) are capable of understanding constitute a dumbing down? Isn't that the exact opposite of dumbing down?

[Tom Smart]

in terms of the cultural dumbing down under discussion here, "so what?" is a perfect example.

There you go again with the insults. You called the wrong person dumb, pal.

If you want a smarter sounding version of "so what," I already gave it earlier in the thread: De gustibus non diputandum est.

Nobody cares what particular piece of music you like or dislike. I happened to find it amusing. So what? Neither your disgust nor my amusement sheds any light on questions of aesthetics, which you apparently have no interest in whatsoever.

I'll at least be civil enough not to call you dumb for that.

As for mandolin content, yes I thought the mandolin was a fabulous addition to the ugly noise you find so disgusting.

[MikeEdgerton]

Let's call a time out guys. Might be a good idea to let this one go.

[Ted Eschliman]

Let's call a time out guys. Might be a good idea to let this one go.

Concur. Time out...