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Chromatic_Jon  ·  3427 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Chilly Gonzales - Pop Music Masterclass

I love this! I'm definitely about to go through the whole playlist. I think it's a mistake to believe that pop music can't possibly have depth and musical interest. However, it's a sentiment I hear expressed often. Especially by people who maintain that music is an important factor in their lives.

I don't think it need have anything to do with deflating classical music though. There's music to like or dislike in both genres. It just feels regressive and maybe a tad "high school" to me to try and bolster any corner of music at the expense of another.

Somewhat related, here's Nile Rodgers (pop genius and rhythm guitar legend) talking about some of the songs he wrote for Chic. There's some very jazzy chord progressions to be lifted from this dude.





coffeesp00ns  ·  3427 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    I don't think it need have anything to do with deflating classical music though.

Well, I think the actual purpose is to show classical music as accessible, while getting people to think of pop music as more than trash.

Chromatic_Jon  ·  3411 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I think your right about the attitude of the video and our dear Chilly Gonzalez. What I said was more in reference to the comments of the original poster underneath the video.

coffeesp00ns  ·  3411 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    comments of the original poster

... that was me ;).

I'm glad you brought it up in your original comment, because I think what I said the second time is a much better accurate representation of my thoughts.