Some Ruminations on the Subjective Nature of Music
It should have been no surprise. But already, after my first offering, my spirit is a little deflated and my mind a bit confused over how others can not, song-by-song, find the same beauty and quality in every song I selected. )To a lesser extent, I've been struck by this a number of times in Mixdorf's evaluation of my headlines.)
And it really drives home a point that even in times when we, as humans, are feeling fellowship and engaging in sharing of ideas, there is so much of a disconnect between our minds and all that goes into shaping our perception of the world around us. Our inherent tastes, our past influences & biases, etc. It can make you feel really alone in the world.
Like most people, unfortunately, I think I am unconsciously starting from the flawed premise of:
There is an absolute truth in art of which I have exclusive comprehension; and that others' abilities to hear and/or appreciate what I do indicates the relative degree to which they are flawed in that regard.
Anyway-I am hoping this excercise will help me to continue to evolve in my understanding of the uniqueness of people. I will continue to try to listen to others' collections with the most objective and discerning of ears, and I will make an effort to rejoice in those moments when our tangental art appreciation axises make contact.
posted by Dan at 2:52 PM
8 Comments:
Amen to that!
That this is an entirely subjective experience surprises me not at all. Like most things in life, we all will agree far more than we disagree, but we are not clones of each other.
Don't be deflated - you did good.
Have confidence in your picks. You sould like the high school version of T-clog. Even early college for that matter.
Gay?
Mixdorf, Why do you keep asking if your gay? If you like dick, your gay!
That comeback was perfected prior to your confidence lacking era, like seventh grade.
Just answer the question. Do you like the long tubeular thing.
I like it a lot, but not in that faggoty Boy Scout way.
I use it to pee, and I use it for pleasure, only putting it where God intended.
We must stop ourselves before this conversation takes us too far town a dark and sticky road. I can still see the out, so I will walk back towards the light. Mixdorf i am glad you like yours.
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