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There are other distinctions, though. For instance, classical music, aside from some forms of minimalism, is very definitely not about loops and layers. Classic
by tunesmith 7y ago
There are other distinctions, though. For instance, classical music, aside from some forms of minimalism, is very definitely not about loops and layers. Classical music is more about long form narrative and has a lot more in common with long form fiction, with development, surprises, and entirely new contexts. The way a classical work is cohesive within itself is very different than how a pop song or jazz or electronica is.
- dwd 7y agoFunny enough a lot of film scores and more recently TV and video game soundtracks also follow that formula with specific motifs for different characters with variations depending on the scene. It's particularly noticable where you have a long running series that allow for the motifs to mature over time.