Music, Sounds, the Stradivarius and the Computer: a dialogue between the music-maker and the music-listener (original) (raw)

The dialogue between a music-maker (MM) and a listener (ML) explores the evolving nature of music amid technological advancements. MM expresses doubt about the essence of music created through modern instruments like samplers and computers, contrasting them with traditional ones like the Stradivarius. ML prompts MM to consider the complexities surrounding the definition of music and non-music, questioning the relationship between technology, creativity, and understanding in the music-making process. The conversation highlights the subjective nature of music and how technology influences both creation and perception, ultimately questioning the very definition of what constitutes music.