luka
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Is there a theory of musical history?
I wondered if yeats's theory might be applied, but since it works in 2000 year cycles it's probably not applicable to the last thirty years of musical evolution.
Do we believe that the 'pendulum' effect in musical fashion reflects a sort of need for balancing the polarities? Or, if it IS driven by 'our' taste, is it simply a lust for novelty, and contempt for the familiar? Or is it just a way for corporations to sell new products?
great question. it's what im writing about in my notebook now. i'll type it up in a second. but in the meantime keep going, dont stop thinking, one thought leads to another keep following the trail of breadcrumbs.