Week 7
–Start reading Sonic Arts from Trevor Wishart and pick a line that you found the most interesting. Try to add your thoughts to it (such as why it resonates with you or if you don’t agree, form discussions).–
talks about lattice structure of music form as classic notes and pitches.
“Music as an alternative mode of communication, however, has always threatened the hegemony of writing and the resultant dominance of the scribehood’s world-view.”
I do agree and say that music is most definatly a form of communication. However, I dont beieve it has changed the scribe’s dominance. People do have free will and listen to music that suits their peronallity or social standing. Research shows that people with higher social orientation tend to gravitate towards music that portrays themes of power and sucsses.
In a social context, I believe music as a means of signalling someones social and power position rather than changing it.
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