Why Don't I Like Avant Garde?

GroovyPanda · 10-01-2017, 05:19 PM

I want to, but don't.

I "appreciate" the genre. I understand the wonderful creativity, the freedom, and sometimes the genius of the composer.

But the bizarre syncopations (if there are any syncopations), and-- to me-- the absence of rhythm, I cannot listen. Even Miles Davis Witches Brew and some of John Coltranes masterpieces is hard for me to listen for longer than a few minutes. It's like this

By no means am I putting this genre down; I just wish I could like it more.

Why do some people like avant garde and others do not? Is it an acquired fondness?

Thanks for any feedback!

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GroovyPanda Groupie Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Untied States Posts: 27	Why Don't I Like Avant Garde? I want to, but don't. I "appreciate" the genre. I understand the wonderful creativity, the freedom, and sometimes the genius of the composer. But the bizarre syncopations (if there are any syncopations), and-- to me-- the absence of rhythm, I cannot listen. Even Miles Davis Witches Brew and some of John Coltranes masterpieces is hard for me to listen for longer than a few minutes. It's like this By no means am I putting this genre down; I just wish I could like it more. Why do some people like avant garde and others do not? Is it an acquired fondness? Thanks for any feedback!