Classical vs. Pop Rant.

Here we go again. Maybe this is therapeutic, I have no idea but today's rant topic is when people think classical music is LAME. It is most definitely not lame. Why? Background time! I am a music theory student right now (Awesome, right?). I tend to carry my music theory/chorale music/ piano music/ vocal music everywhere. Being in this field of study, people automatically categorize you as the type that is obsessive over Beethoven, Mozart, Bach and Haydn. Thats true in some cases and in mine it totally is. I LOVE the classics but every spectator  or categorizer asks the same question: Why do you like Classical music and not Pop music? Here is a history lesson to you my friend.
Back in the late 1700's, a man by the name of Mozart walked the Earth. He was a genius and produced so many classics that not a single person on this planet doesn't know who he is (and if you don't know him, I feel very sorry for you... think, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.. does that ring any bells?). Anyways, back then, what Mozart was writing was considered pop music. It was the music that the kings, queens, dukes and duchesses would listen to. It was the music that everyone would sing walking around the house. His music touched the lives of everyone that came into his presence. So to ask why I like classical music and not pop music is one of the questions I never understand. Isn't it all "Pop"ular music? Well it was at one time wasn't it? So doesn't that make it Pop music?
Also, I like todays Pop music too... So thats usually what I lead with when getting into this discussion. I know lots of musicians feel like todays hit music is a cheap way into the music industry (Ironically) but it is still music in someones book. You can't diss on someones music... unless its country, then you can. Just kidding... country has its nice aspects and I guess its just a personal preference that I don't listen to country... its all about appreciating everyones music.
Back to the actual discussion here... after explaining to them that Mozart, Beethoven, Bach and Haydn WERE in fact, pop musicians, you have GOT to ask the question: Why don't YOU like pop music?

That will just stump them completely and you will never have to talk to people like that again.... :) You are welcome!

Case closed.
Love,
Courtney