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[weasel walter]

> Shit to gold ratio - I like that term. I think the s->g ratio is 
> about the same in experimental music as it is in other genres. 

probably. we agree on that too then. so, why the attack on "experimental
music", matt? i don't understand where you're coming from on this,
especially considering that you participate in "experimental music". 

> The good stuff isn't necessarily the stuff that
> gets more attention. 

i would argue that this condition seems similar in many different idioms,
music and beyond. 

> During this discussion, I've been reminded of Marla Olmstead, the 4
> year old who was featured on 60 minutes because she was considered 
> by the arts world to be a prodigy. Why? Her 4 year-old messing around
> produces results that are similar to those of the world's leading
> abstract artists.

if it's good, it's good. if 4 year olds made great experimental music, i
would probably listen to it.

ww