Classical Music sick thoughts

A Family Affair

Jason seems to be affected by music to the point of religious transcendence. I guess I'm jealous. Perhaps I have NO taste in music. I don't mean that I have BAD taste, I'm just a visual creature and have a propensity to be moved by a painting rather than an orchestra. I do remain conscious however that music can have profound effects on people and to judge them on their taste can be extremely hurtful. Tread carefully and either appreciate their appreciation or buy them a pair of headphones.

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Labyrinthitis

The fact that Beethoven was deaf is used as a motivator by parents, teachers, and speakers. The truth of the matter is a little more complicated and heart breaking. Ludwig wasn't born deaf, he gradually lost his hearing. In a letter to his friend Dr. Franz Gerhard Wegeler, Beethoven said, "... For two years I have avoided almost all social gatherings because it is impossible for me to say to people "I am deaf".

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Classical Bateman

Jason Bateman as a young actor on It's Your Move, introduced us to the band, Dregs of Humanity. Almost 20 years later he crooned the Bangles hit song, "Eternal Flame," over the credits of the film, "The Sweetest Thing." His contributions to the music world may end there but his music appreciation certainly doesn't. For some the idea of a classical music listener conjures the image of a man in a smoking jacket, ensconced in a leather arm chair in his study whilst Brahms fourth symphony plays in the background.

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