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Originally Posted by Flamencology
It's not a question of whether he likes it or not, it's whether or not he can understand what's happening... just because you don't like the sound of a language doesn't mean that the ability to process it is a worthless skill.
And ultimately, personal opinions aren't worth much unless they're informed by a deeper comprehension of the subject - how can you really ever know if you dislike something if you can't express in specific terms what it is that you dislike?
Statements like 'it seems like there is no rhythm at all' or 'hitting quite a few random notes' show that the problem is not necessarily Griffith's subjectivity, but rather, his inability to process - there is nothing random about this music.
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I definitely disagree. Knowing why you like or dislike something is not all that important. If I hear a piece of music and don't like it, whether or not I figre out why is of very little importance; I still won't like it. I might appreciate it more, and the ability to comprehend the music can be a useful tool for future use, but it has no effect on your enjoyment of the piece.
The romantic, immediate emotional reaction that I have towards a piece of music (or any art form) is more important to me than the classic, underlying form. Of course, my favorite songs are enjoyable on both levels, but I rarely listen to songs that only have a classic appeal but fall short in the romantic aspect.