4 short responses... no right or wrong answers...

#1 What kind of music do you listen to and what do you like about it? Think of a specific piece that you like and answer the following.
• Who (composer/artist) and what style (pop, rock, classical, etc.) and which piece
• What do you like about it? Be specific (you like the words, the melody, the artist's voice, etc.)

#2 What is Classical Music?  What do you think defines it? Be thoughtful and support your ideas with concepts.

Do you agree: (A few sentences..)
Music that's as beautiful and relevant in 1705 as it is in 2005.  I also believe that the "balance" referred to in the powerpoint presentation has to do with the methodical process involved in composing classical music.

It wasn't until I began studying music theory (my classical guitar lessons) that I realized exactly HOW mathematical classical music is.  It's no accident that  much of it sounds good in different keys or even when you play it backwards!  As emotional as classical music can be, composing it requires a very scientific approach.

I don't agree that pop musicians are as talented classical musicians.  Not that I don't love pop, I do.  It's just that I don't think they're as talented is all.  Well, maybe talent isn't the right word.  Let's just say that as talented as 50 Cent is (I <3 fitty), I don't think he's as skilled a musician as say...Frederick Chopin.

#2, Do you agree? (A few sentences..)
I don't agree with the theory of classical music being written by dead white men. I do however agree with the statement that classical music, is serious music, while popular music is not. It just seems to me that when you listen to classical music, it puts you in more of a relaxed mood, and atmosphere. And when you listen to most other types of music, it tends to have various other effects to your state of mind. I also feel that not too many people in the world entirely appriciate classical music. And, that they only like whats new, and trendy. But, in the end, if you listen to classical music, your bound to have a larger perspective on things, vs. only listening to trendy music, where all you might have is new lyrics...i dont know, this is just an opinion.