I think having the idea that one should like a work of art is going to distract from the chance of actually liking it.
If you’re confused about whether or not you like it, there might be something interesting going on. Trying to find out what it is might or might not distract you from the music.
It probably isn’t pretentious garbage, though it might not be the greatest thing ever.
For what it’s worth, I liked the beginning, but find it hard to believe people think this is better than the more popular Beethoven symphonies. It seemed like bits of Beethoven, and Beethoven is pretty good. Then I got bored, and started reading while using the Great Fugue for background. Long about 11:00, the music got sweet and intense and grabbed my attention, and I stayed with it, really enjoying it till the end.
I think having the idea that one should like a work of art is going to distract from the chance of actually liking it.
If you’re confused about whether or not you like it, there might be something interesting going on. Trying to find out what it is might or might not distract you from the music.
It probably isn’t pretentious garbage, though it might not be the greatest thing ever.
For what it’s worth, I liked the beginning, but find it hard to believe people think this is better than the more popular Beethoven symphonies. It seemed like bits of Beethoven, and Beethoven is pretty good. Then I got bored, and started reading while using the Great Fugue for background. Long about 11:00, the music got sweet and intense and grabbed my attention, and I stayed with it, really enjoying it till the end.