Not to be contrary, but when it comes to music, I've wondered why the focus on classical (presumably spanning Baroque, Classical, Romantic, etc.) from many who want to focus on beauty. Not just with music but art too - to focus on the old. Admittedly, the modern period of music (let's say the past 100 years) has a lot that can be left to the side, but the real gems in there are more beautiful and moving to me than most classical music. So I wonder if there is something wrong with me sometimes, that I'm lacking in some way to find beauty and wonder much more readily in a few choice newer folk songs than in any classical piece.
There's beauty in both to be sure! Folk songs are a must and so is classical.
There are also contemporary compositions that are the epitome of beauty and worth your time to listen to. One of my favorites is this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mA8UHWFg-M
Yes, I've been exploring Substack more recently and I'm amazed to see all of the publications focused on traditional Western culture and its reclamation. And there's lots of John Senior stuff appearing, too, which is fantastic. Thank you for this contribution.
Love all this, thanks so much!
Not to be contrary, but when it comes to music, I've wondered why the focus on classical (presumably spanning Baroque, Classical, Romantic, etc.) from many who want to focus on beauty. Not just with music but art too - to focus on the old. Admittedly, the modern period of music (let's say the past 100 years) has a lot that can be left to the side, but the real gems in there are more beautiful and moving to me than most classical music. So I wonder if there is something wrong with me sometimes, that I'm lacking in some way to find beauty and wonder much more readily in a few choice newer folk songs than in any classical piece.
There's beauty in both to be sure! Folk songs are a must and so is classical.
There are also contemporary compositions that are the epitome of beauty and worth your time to listen to. One of my favorites is this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mA8UHWFg-M
Yes, I've been exploring Substack more recently and I'm amazed to see all of the publications focused on traditional Western culture and its reclamation. And there's lots of John Senior stuff appearing, too, which is fantastic. Thank you for this contribution.
The Renaissance humanists referred to their work as renovatio in Latin: renewal or restoration of the classical spirit and learning.