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But for combinations that are 'perceived' as pleasing/aesthetic -- it is almost obvious that it's certainly finite. |
Huh? I think quite the opposite is obvious. You can make an infinite variety of unique compositions just within the 12 bar blues structure simply through variation of lyrics, instrumentation, melody, rhythm, etc.
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The progressive nature of art MAY be at a standstill -- look what happened to jazz -- anything new after 1970's ???
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Have there been any new developments in Baroque music lately? Anything new in the art of playing the once-popular accordian? If not then surely all art must be at a standstill
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Especially now with the record industry in dire straites, there will be no envelope pushing, everything released will be 'safe' --
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Yeah, all envelope-pushing has traditionally come from the record industry
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And someone PLEASE show me something 'new' -- somthing completely original --- something i can't say "Ahhhh, that's Led Zepplin meets the Kinks," .... etc.
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Please show me something anywhere throughout the history of art that was completely new and original. Unless that's the point you're trying to make? If so I apologize for the misunderstanding. The "Led Zeppelin meets the Kinks" line is funny though because I can easily say Led Zeppelin = electrified covers of old blues tunes (or Yardbirds pt. II). And the Kinks = R&B + English music hall tradition. But of course making those comparisons in no way diminishes the brilliance of either of those bands.