quoted 3 lines The problem is that, within the
>>> The problem is that, within the
>>> parameters of a given culture, the average person can only enjoy, or
>>> tolerate, a certain level of departure from the norm.quoted 7 lines I find this to be true even for many people who are into industrial,
>>I find this to be true even for many people who are into industrial,
>>i.d.m., and other styles at varying distances from the mainstream.
>>People get a certain idea of what "industrial" or "electro" or "metal" is
>>supposed to be, and generally don't seem to want to be bothered with
>>something at the edges of these styles, or something that crosses the
>>lines between them. These are people who define themselves as
>>adventurous and open to new experience.quoted 5 lines And this is very much so among the "art-music" or academic crowd. I
>And this is very much so among the "art-music" or academic crowd. I
>decided not to pursue a Master's degree in composition. I earned A's in
>comp courses, but these were for electronic music. My professors
>understood what I was doing but warned that those who would evaluate my
>portfolio would not, unless I slipped in a few string quartets.