Eric Barnum

and

Richard Robbins

Saturation: Secondhand Music and the Primary Experience

Richard and Eric discuss the positive and potential negative ramifications of music saturation, which is becoming increasingly evident in modern society.  Does this saturation impact how we make ideological choices when it comes to music making and how does the concept of a ‘primary experience’ shield us from the potential harmful effects of music saturation?

McCormick, N. (2009, April 8). Is there too much music?  The Telegraph.
Rouse, M. (2014, July 16). The Dangers of Secondhand Music. New Music Box.
Thomas, T.T. (2013, March 24). The Human Condition: Information Saturation. Politics and Economics (Blog).

'Readings and Writings' is an excerpt of an article written for “The Sackbut” by composer,  Frederic Delius (1862-1934) in 1920.  He railed against trends that were as relevant then as they continue to be today.

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