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Acknowledging the fact that this experiment was conducted years ago, it still triggers me. Shows that skill alone is not enough, quality is not enough, just never seems to be enough. I just grow weary of being a minority in my social environment, nobody for me to talk to music about that understands.
I'm not saying everyone [i]has[/i] to like classical music, but around here, there is no diversity. Every tranced child in my school is just a copy of the next, and they stay cemented. I see myself moving from one mini society of students to the next, but not one to claim as my own. Even if there was a society who liked some of the music I like, I feel that they would be snobbish about it, or too picky.
Apologies for the rant. Felt like it had to be said. The video is interesting though, if you've got some minutes to spare.
[spoiler]This is the piece he played, if anyone who's never heard of it is curious
http://youtu.be/myXOrVv-fNk
I believe Chaccone was written by Bach after his wife passed away [/spoiler]
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http://www.timesonline.com/entertainment/local_entertainment/mashed-up-in-pittsburgh-classical-and-rap-fit-together-in/article_063be7ec-e18a-11e5-84d3-63733f7171d6.html Guy from my city's symphony. Had the same problem as I did, and instead embraced it to include both sides. I think that's an honorable perspective; I'm going to try to adapt it.