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From: mfs@mhuxr.UUCP (SIMON)
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Subject: Re: Settling the JSB/KB controversy once and for all
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Date: Sat, 17-Aug-85 10:28:36 EDT
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>> I define work of artistic consequence as having some degree of influence over
>> work created later, by others, and as being able to withstand passing
>> fashions and evoke appreciative emotions over long periods of time ("forever")
>> I'd say Ellington meets those criteria and the Go-Go's don't. [MARCEL]
> 
> Good for you.  You've also defined rhythm as THE most important element in
> music.  So?  That's your personal taste.  And that's fine.
> 
I love your style, Rich. I post something. You ask for clarification. I give
it. You can't find any valid argument against it, so you dismiss it as mere
opinion. That's all it ever was, my man.

And I never said that rhythm was the most important anything. Go back and
re-read the archives on that debate.

> It's called breaking up.  It's what happens when members of a group part
> company.  I have no idea what sort of validity you were trying to impart for
> your argument with this.  Let's call the whole thing off.

It's called exiting with your tail between your legs because you have
nothing else to say, if you ask me

Marcel Simon