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Originally Posted by Inuzuka Skysword
words about art.
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I forgot to hit the quote button so pardon my slight paraphrase there.
Well thought out intricate sound without meaning to the listener is just well thought out intricate sound. If the listener can't relate to the song, no matter how complex or how much technical talent is put forth into the creation of said song, than why should the listener enjoy it? I know the reason I like music is because I can relate to the thought or emotion expressed therein. I like Vai's music not because he plays over the top stuff, but because it has a certain feel to it that I can often relate to. Same goes for Cynic's sound, sometimes I just like a calculated yet delicate form of anger. A very honest form of emotive expression. Does that mean I don't like simplistic music sometimes? Of course not.
What makes music good is genuinely grasping the expression, even if grasping the expression is admiring the wanktarded musicianship it is still something you personally understand and relate to, or just an honest being entertained by. Same goes for all art.
I find that I don't like Superman as a character because he represents things I'm not personally, and I often find I'm against his stances. He often expresses a sort of conservative idea of objective morality. On the other hand Batman has a sort of badass act upon feelings vibe going, a sort of chaotic vigilante justice thing. The honesty of Batman's mournful losses makes him easily relatexd to and I think I can more honestly empathize with Batman. See how that works? Superman may technically represent the Super-Hero genre more purely, but Batman has more character. My favorite super-hero is actually Iron-Man. His raging alcoholic tendencies makes him seem so human and likeable. Point? No matter the medium of art, what makes it good is going to be something personal, not something set in stone.
You find technical prowess to either be relatable (doubtful) or entertaining. Some just don't.