Music Banter - View Single Post - Modernism - is demonstration the end of expressionism?

TockTockTock · 02-20-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubato

I said the change in the very foundation of the musical language has sought demand for innovation, it's those that follow this trend for innovations sake that have crippled much of the musical expression by looking at music in a purely semantic way. That is not to say that all instances of innovation have ignored musical expression, in fact it is the need for musical expression that has created new ideas.

Yes, I understand what you said. I'm just perplexed in how you come to the conclusion that avant-garde composers are more focused on innovation and less on musical expression.

Here, since we're going in circles, I'll ask you a few questions:

Who specifically do you think is following the trend you mentioned?
Why do you dislike this trend? Yes, it can potentially deplete the level of creative expression, but it is also helping expand the musical vocubulary (which could, in effect, assist others who are more inclined to focus on this expression).