Some people think that music must continue to ’evolve’. And this is true. Most things do evolve. However, ’evolve’ does not mean ’get better’.Truly great post!
No genre that I am aware of has always gotten better. Some, like Classical are performed at a higher level than they were previously, but this is due to better recording technology, better trained players / conductors, better instruments in general... etc but the compositions are not getting better. Same applies to Jazz, Rock, Pop, Blues, spirituals, and others. Remember, the Bell Curve still rules.
BTW, I said Glass put me to sleep because it really did. :)
Cheers
Also, remember The Frogman’s First Law.
Thanks very much....
First i want to apologize to you because i read your past post out of your context and place and misread it in my context and place...
I misread your intention, then i apologize....
Your post is really great observation...
Music in occidental consciousness history has evolved not toward always the best and the better ,sometimes for the less and the worst....It is particularly evident in our times...
The reason linked to this deep fact is a loss of creativity on the spiritual ground...
However in spite of these facts some geniuses stay hidden or veiled because their spirit participate more, of a relatively long history, or of a too much distant future...
Thanks for helping me understanding that.....
My deepest respect...