[Fmpro] Attention Santa Claus

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Mark, it is certainly possible that your grasp of music is far more profound 
than mine, and out of such a condition you may rightly have much less regard 
for this man's music than I do. I am willing to learn, in fact I demand this 
of myself. If you have access to wisdom as regards Williams oeuvre that I 
have been lacking - I want it. Any suggestions? (request made humbly) - 
JohnB

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark McKee" <mark at unm.edu>
To: <fmpro at nxport.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Fmpro] Attention Santa Claus


>>>>Latest Rant: "Where are the Distinctive Voices in scoring?" <<<
>
> I'm surprised to find the phrase "courageous and profoundly expressive 
> artist" and the name "John Williams" in the same sentence.  At least now I 
> feel better about never having pursued even a rudimentary musical 
> education.  John Williams has never, to my knowledge written a single 
> passage that was:
>
> a: courageous
> b: profoundly expressive
> c: not instantly identified by this musical illiterate as a John Williams 
> piece.
>
> I guess I need to bone up on my terminology.  Here I was thinking 
> courageous and profoundly expressive would be something more along the 
> lines of Miles Davis.  Have I for decades now misunderstood the definition 
> of "schlock"?
> I am forced to re-examine my core musical beliefs!  But I'm willing to 
> change and grow, so I'll play along by asking:
>
> Did you forget to include Andrew Lloyd Weber???
>
> Mark McKee
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