melissalive33 wrote: > just remember...at one point in history, classical music was pop music. > so don't rag on pop music!
Not sure I totally buy into this. What we tend to call "Classical music" was sponsored by Kings, Princes, Bishops, etc. and it was popular. No matter what time or economy, putting 50 or 100 professional musicians on a stage to make music is an expensive proposition. lots of salaries to pay, etc. At the same time as Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, there was lots of other music for the unwashed masses. There have always been wandering musicians and singers who go from town to town, singing for their supper. Most of what they sang or played is closer to what we tend to lump into 'folk' Guitars, Lutes, etc. were ideal for traveling singers, they could accompany themselves. the instruments were light enough to carry with you, etc. History goes back to the 9th century Common Era for Gregorian Chant. I assume some level of folks songs go back to prehistory. What most people consider "rock" was just music to the poor blacks in the American South, until some white guys stole the songs and got played on 'respectable radio stations' -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ _______________________________________________ ripping mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/ripping
