ummm... two wrongs don’t make a right?
But seriously...
We all started out as children singing songs like “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” (whose melody was once utilized by Mozart btw), but some of us never got beyond that.
There’s nothing inherently wrong with sticking to simplicity, just keep in mind that many composers of very complex symphonies get the same closed minded response.
Also worth noting is the fact that most mainstream music is fairly simplistic by design, since many people automatically tune out anything suggesting sophistication beyond what their peers would accept.
If we analyze the Ramones “Blitzkrieg Bop” we can see that it is basically a three chord song, compared to, say, “Can’t You See” by The Marshall Tucker Band which is also mainly based on three chords - yet arguably enjoys far more reverence than its Punk brethren. You could also argue that the Ramones song is technically more difficult to actually perform due to the faster tempo and rapid fire succession of chords being played, but that the Marshall Tucker song has added depth due to the variety of instruments being used and a more varied melody line.
But back to the “closed minded” thing...
We all obviously have our own personal preferences and, even if I am in fact “open” to everything, doesn’t necessarily mean I love everything - just that I’m open to seeing if there’s anything I’m missing that can be later plagiarized for my own personal gain!
...er... I mean “subconsciously absorbed for artistic enlightenment” of course...
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Last edited: Sep 12, 2019