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From: rlr@pyuxd.UUCP (Rich Rosen)
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Subject: Re: Birdsongs of the Mesozoic Live
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> [Regarding Birdsongs of the Mesozoic's "(Excerpts from) The Rite of
> Spring":]
> 
> It's probably very interesting. In fact, if I get a chance, I'd like
> to hear it. Although I don't see how it can possibly be more
> interesting, or satisfying, than the original, which in my opinion is
> one of the most magnificent works in Western music (take that, JSB
> fans!). Just as the two-piano version, while fascinating, can't match
> the richness of the orchestral work.  [WINSLOW]

Why must different things be judged on the same scale?  Can't the
orchestral, piano, and Birdsong versions (complete with electric guitar
and cheap Farfisa organ) be simply classifed as different listening
experiences evoking different listening reactions?  Why the obsession
with direct comparison?  Can't both Bach and Bush be equally good in different
ways?  Isn't that just possibly possible?  (NAAH!)
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