So yeah, it's a blog, so I guess I'm supposed to spill my guts on virtual paper, or at least something of the sort. Sorry I haven't been keeping up with the rest of the class, I've just been sick for the past week or so, and I tend to procrastinate heavily with matters such as these, but right now I happen to be in a good mood, so I'll tell you all a little about me and my various thoughts/aesthetics.
Well, to start off with, I love music more than anything in the world. I have mucho respect for all forms of art, but there's something about music's capability of expression through such an expansive medium as space and sound that makes it superior to everything else, at least in my opinion. For one thing, music requires you to use your imagination. I mean, I don't care how shallow and passive you are as a listener, organized sound demands a bit of the imagination if one hopes to derive any sort of pleasure or meaning at all. Another reason why music kicks so much ass is that, like all forms of art, it's so incredibly diverse. I mean, I know painting had its revolutionaries and evolutions in style, but it still seemed to have its limits. Also, when you view a painting, its entire meaning is already laid out before your eyes. Music truly puts the fourth dimension to good use, unlike painting or sculpture, which is little more than color confined to a sort of static field. I'm a pianist with a strong background in classical music, and I am always trying to find the inner meaning of a composition whenever I sit down at the keyboard to play. It's definitely not the only type of music I love; jazz, metal, and electronica also hold a special place in my heart. These various genres each display something very synonymous with one another; they tell a story. The plot, setting, drama, suspense, denoument, it's all there for anyone willing to invest some patience and effort to seek it out. Well that's about all I have to say for tonight. I'm about to take a swig of beer and nyquil to help lull me to sleep, so I guess I'll be signing out now. I wish everyone a good night.
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Its about time you posted something! i dont know why you would procastinate so much about this b/c your post was great. The way you described music was really beautiful. I hadnt ever thought about how you see the complexity or significance in a painting immediately cuz its just kind of given to you. I can see how it is much more rewarding to find the meaning and beauty in music because you have to search for it. also, I think its great that you are into classical music, its so under appreciated today. I absolutely love classical music, in fact its the only kind of music that I listen to.
Hey that's really cool that you understand where I'm coming from with all this. And actually, yeah, getting off my ass and finally getting something accomplished in English is like totally giving me an awesome head rush right now! Who knew Wendy's class could be so fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I totally didn't expect this! Haha.. not to be a bitch or anything, but I think it's great you actually started posting. I know I've been slacking off lately.. But you've inspired me Philip :) So thanks..
And pills + drugs = no.
Try to be good!
Drugs + Pills = gud
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