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I think we need to start distinguishing between art-music and utilitarian-music. Art-music is made by humans as a way of expressing yourself and making human c
by parpfish 9mo ago
I think we need to start distinguishing between art-music and utilitarian-music.
Art-music is made by humans as a way of expressing yourself and making human connections.
Utilitarian-music can be made by humans or machines and is there to serve a purpose. Background music for the elevator or while you’re on hold. An ambient soundscape that you play in an airport terminal. It’s not meant to move people, it’s just there to fill silence.
- meindnoch 9mo agoWe already have a term for this: muzak. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzak https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzak
- bombdailer 9mo agoArtists of worth can do both, like Brian Eno with Music for Airports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNwYtllyt3Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNwYtllyt3Q