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From: jeffw@tekecs.UUCP (Jeff Winslow)
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Subject: Re: Birdsongs of the Mesozoic Live
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Date: Thu, 15-Aug-85 12:33:15 EDT
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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?  [ROSEN]

They can. No argument from me there. In the paragraph you quoted, however,
I happened to be comparing them on the scale of my personal interest in them.
Nothing more. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

				lover of imaginary music ???
					Jeff Winslow