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Originally Posted by lukethebandgeek
I would not consider anything that comes out of the popular music realm to be art music. You see, popular music is simple and easy to listen to because it uses simple harmony, and lyrics that people can "relate to." Art music is made by people who understand the complexities of rhythm, harmony, counterpoint and form.
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Wow. I generally prefer classical ("art music") to popular music, but that's just wrong. Although there may not be many, there are a bunch of bands who's best albums are just as good as any of the best classical music. And they're flat out better than almost all contemporary composers.