During the last few decades; most cultural critics have come to agree that the division between "high" and "low" art is an artificial one; that Beethovens Ninth and "Blue Suede Shoes" are equally valuable as cultural texts. In Who Needs Classical Music?; Julian Johnson challenges these assumptions about the relativism of cultural judgements. The author maintains that music is more than just "a matter of taste": while some music provides entertainment; or serves as background noise; other music claims to function as art. This book considers the value of classical music in contemporary society; arguing that it remains distinctive because it works in quite different ways to most of the other music that surrounds us.This intellectually sophisticated yet accessible book offers a new and balanced defense of the specific values of classical music in contemporary culture. Who Needs Classical Music? will stimulate readers to reflect on their own investment (or lack of it) in music and art of all kinds.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good DVD.By William Ben JohnsonWas as advertised and on time.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. The ABSOLUTE "BENCHMARK" DVD concert !By RoxmeFrom the opening acoustic guitar solo and rhythmic beats of the bass drum. that leave no doubt youre listening to the haunting classic `Hotel California. this DVD is an absolute jewel! The Eagles have never sounded better than they do in this concert performance; and Im speaking as a fan who jumped on this bandwagon before Joe Walsh joined the group. Most of their best classic tunes. from `Take It Easy to `Desperado. are included with a few soon-to-be classics thrown in for good measure. The production quality of this DVD is nothing short of exemplary. Those reviewers who tell you to measure all other DVD music videos by this one are not exaggerating. Every camera shot. lighting change. pluck of a cord. tickle of the ivories. and drum beat are exquisitely reproduced to the point that youll think youre sitting in the first row (especially. if youre watching this on a bigscreen TV). Yes. the DTS audio is superb. but the DD encoding should not to be dismissed. The sound quality of both formats sets the bar in the stratosphere. I have yet to show this DVD video to any of my music lover friends who havent asked where they can get a copy. and most have. Even my sweet old parents. who never knew an Eagle from a Doobie Brother had to have this DVD. Buy this DVD and youll treasure it above all others.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. love the Eagles musicBy Jeromeglad I got it. now I have to learn these songs :)
