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Old 10-01-2017, 05:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Why Don't I Like Avant Garde?

I want to, but don't.

I "appreciate" the genre. I understand the wonderful creativity, the freedom, and sometimes the genius of the composer.

But the bizarre syncopations (if there are any syncopations), and-- to me-- the absence of rhythm, I cannot listen. Even Miles Davis Witches Brew and some of John Coltranes masterpieces is hard for me to listen for longer than a few minutes. It's like this

By no means am I putting this genre down; I just wish I could like it more.


Why do some people like avant garde and others do not? Is it an acquired fondness?

Thanks for any feedback!

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