Classical music is filled with examples of pieces that were not received well upon first hearing, heck for several years in some cases ... so I don't think initial listener reaction is a good guage of worth or value. I'm sure many of us have had the experience of having an album grow on us. Often it takes time to understand/appreciate the structure and logic of expression.
what is good music?
opinions abound as to the merits of a piece of music. we all have our opinions as to music we like and dislike.
i believe there are two ways to judge a musical composition, namely, based upon the intrinsic qualities of the composition or by the reaction you get when listening to the music.
are there any health benefits to listening to a piece of music--physically or psychologically. such an approach relies on extrinsic criteria.
thus with each approach a piece of music may be jidged "good", as to composition, but if someone has a negative reaction to it, it could be judged "bad" based upon one's listening experience.
can a case be made to exclude either as a basis for judging the quality of music ?
i believe there are two ways to judge a musical composition, namely, based upon the intrinsic qualities of the composition or by the reaction you get when listening to the music.
are there any health benefits to listening to a piece of music--physically or psychologically. such an approach relies on extrinsic criteria.
thus with each approach a piece of music may be jidged "good", as to composition, but if someone has a negative reaction to it, it could be judged "bad" based upon one's listening experience.
can a case be made to exclude either as a basis for judging the quality of music ?