The received wisdom is that popular music is successful by virtue of public acceptance and approval, while "serious music" is appreciated by the highly (or moderately) cultivated intellectual as "art".
Like many conventional assumptions given to be fact, these represent vague notions and broad generalities that overlook the individuality of both listeners and artists. Neither popularity nor academic credibility will overcome the judgements of history.
The artist is ever left to act upon possibilities-- nothing more, but nothing less.
Like many conventional assumptions given to be fact, these represent vague notions and broad generalities that overlook the individuality of both listeners and artists. Neither popularity nor academic credibility will overcome the judgements of history.
The artist is ever left to act upon possibilities-- nothing more, but nothing less.
