On Jun 20, 2007, at 10:21 AM, Rob Deemer wrote:
The request for new topics plus the fact that there's a Mythbusters
marathon
going on got me thinking about confirming or busting a notation
myth. I've
heard many composers state that composing/arranging on paper with
pencil is
not only preferable but artistically "better" than composing
directly into a
computer notation application.
What are your thoughts? Discuss.
Before we even consider whether the claim is true or false, we might
consider whether it's even a factual assertion that *can* be true or
false.
It seems plain to me that saying one style of composing is preferable
and artistically better is the statement of an aesthetic opinion, not
a claim of fact. How can it be a myth to be debunked?
You may as well try to debunk the "myth" that Bach is a better
composer than Stravinsky. Sure, we can have a lively and interesting
debate on the topic, and we can each offer evidence to support our
differing opinions, but ultimately its a matter of personal judgment,
not a matter of fact that can be resolved by resort to evidence.
mdl
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