Posted on 03/27/2010 2:32:55 PM PDT by Chasaway
Bobby McFerrin ("Don't Worry, Be Happy" dude) does an impromptu experiment with the audience at World Science Festival 2009.
The panelists are amazed...
Very cool!
Sheeple?
Right?!
Tells you something,doesn’t it?
I’m not sure what, but it tells you something.
I just posted it to facebook. Thanks.
Please.
We can't even agree amongst ourselves what constitutes music and art...
Agreed, I watched for two minutes, got bored and closed it.
That's not music. Reminds me of something from kindergarden.
Okay. I get it.
I’m guessing you’re saying that this isn’t really music?
My definition of music is a combination of various tones to make some type of melody.
I’m not saying it’s good music. Or great music.
I just thought it was interesting.
BTW...I got my degree in Applied Music, concentration in voice and sang opera professionally for a few years.
Only point is that although it may not be Verdi...it’s still music and the audience knew where to go collectively, without preparation.
Larry, what just happened there is the sheeple were was following the pouncing Bobby. Pretty much what the elementary music teacher does.
Actually, I didn't even listen to it. Don't need to
My definition of music is a combination of various tones to make some type of melody.
By that definition, anything can be music, regardless if it is aesthetically pleasing or not. On the other hand, If you're of the mathematical persuasion, and seek to define music in those terms, then I could claim that pi is music, even without any apparent patterns.
That said, and to make things simple, some people think that Yoko Ono is music, or the Muslim Shiite tongue yell is music. I would disagree however.
Got it. You expressed it, using small words, so that I can understand it.
To restate: If it doesn’t meet your standard or definition of music, or what you appreciate or think is “art”...it’s not music.
Did I miss it far?
See...I didn’t post this to add to all of Freeperdom’s artistic experience.
I thought it was interesting.
You popped on the thread, didn’t view the vid, and wanted to...what?
Condescend a little?
Thanks for the comments.
C
BTW...since stuff you don’t like or think is music still exists, what do you call it?
C
I think music can touch the soul, and everybody is unique.
However, there are clearly proven rythmic sounds that SELL.
I’ve found myself seeking a certain multi-layered Orchestral rock sound with deep and thoughtful lyrics. I love the raw and talented voice of an Elvis Costello when he is performing solo/acoustic. I also, enjoy the full london symphony behind Jennifer Knapp’s “Breathe on me” for example.
I really want to get into the classics (meaning classical) music but I don’t know where to start, and when I hear something I like, I can never remember who wrote it.
I’m not sure why you think I’m being condescending. The notion that one experiment, can, through induction, conclude the universality of anything, let alone music, is simply not tenable. So I stand by my assertion that I need not listen to logically conclude otherwise.
Z...
I absolutely agree.
In my view, music is personal.
What I mean by that is that what appeals to you, what moves you...that’s what you should pursue.
Now remember, I’ve been classically trained in music. I know that anyone that is interested could spend the rest of their lives digging deeper and deeper into the intricacies and complexity of the music available.
The cool thing about music if you find something that appeals...it’s like a thread, a scent. You can follow that thread, that trail, until you get deeper into that particular genre. Or maybe you go off on tangential trails.
I know that for me, sometimes an opera suits. At other times, it’ll be a tone poem.
But the great thing is that anyone can find exactly what meets them where they are.
Thanks for you comments.
C
Wow.
Well...
Not to everyone, obviously.
There are some (who haven’t seen it or listened to it) who feel that it’s not music, that’s it’s not worth their time, etc.
But I DEFINITELY thought it was cool...
And fun.
Especially in an environment of eggheads, scientists and neuro-geeks.
Thanks for your comments.
C
If you want to get “wowed,” then listen to Anita Baker, Alex DeGrassi or Pierre Bensusan, just to name a few. That’s my idea of music, but that’s just me...
If you have something to say to me, then be a man and say it directly.
I never said that what Bobby McFerrin does is not music, I simply disagree with the assertion being made.
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