NLMikey (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

What is art? I think something is art just when there exist enough people who say it is art. A random mountain can be art if Dali says it is. Next thing is that you have to convince enough people that the mountain truly is art. A red painting loses its 'artness' when people stop saying that it is art anymore. This also applies to Philip Glass and John Cage in my opinion.

Poorkybort (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

min·i·mal·ism Pronunciation: \ˈmi-nə-mə-ˌli-zəm\ Function: noun Date: 1929 1 : a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity

sparrow4689 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

in some way i agree with you. i cant understand why philipp glass is in the 100 of living genius. all his pieces sounds the same to me. and dont listen to those bastrards ho think they are more clever than you.

heinreken (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Ignore uncookedbeetroot's comment. Either they're an idiot or just a little kid; just look at how they phrase things. But in the case of an idiot, it sounds like a failed artist who tried to go to school to find out they weren't who they thought they were. They had their self-image smashed and instead of presenting their own art, they attempt to give out poor critiques.

cantabileh (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

reply to Paggot: I like the Rite of Spring (so as to most of Stravinsky's works, mainly favours orchestral), I have heard of composers like Ives and Bartok (and a lot more), and I like Philip Glass. Well. You could criticise the composer, or his music, simply, art reception is subjective, but, it's not wise to rant about the how other audience receive the music as. Enough said.

zielarzopl (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

faultless.

speier (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

hahaha She's playing a recital of music by Philip Glass. You sure know "loads about music." You can't even spell "together."

loopilurox (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

When Philip Glass was first recognised, this kind of composition was a turn in the face of music. Hell, John Cage wrote 4'33 and was respected for it. Why? because people respected him as a composer before he did this. Just as people respected Philip Glass for what he did. It is minimalistic music Paggot. Not shoddy. It is just like people painting a huge red square and selling it for millions. Its art. And is respected by many. If you dont like it, there isnt any reason to listen is there?

loopilurox (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

When Philip Glass was first recognised, this kind of composition was a turn in the face of music. Hell, John Cage wrote 4'33 and was respected for it. Why? because people respected him as a composer before he did this. Just as people respected Philip Glass for what he did. It is minimalistic music Paggot. Not shoddy. It is just like people painting a huge red square and selling it for millions. Its art. And is respected by many. If you dont like it, there isnt any reason to listen is there?

callyiente (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This is beautiful.