As it grows ever more complicated today, musical art seeks out combinations more dissonant, stranger, and harsher for the ear. Thus, it comes ever closer to the noise-sound.
Interpretation
Musical art is evolving towards more complex and dissonant forms, resembling noise.
Luigi Russolo's quote reflects the transformation of musical art as it embraces complexity and dissonance in contemporary compositions. As music evolves, it pushes boundaries, often venturing into realms that challenge traditional aesthetics and auditory comfort, thereby aligning itself more closely with the chaotic nature of sound and noise.
In practice
A lecture discussing the evolution of music genres in modern society.
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