Griffman
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Perhaps we can differentiate opinions that are purely self referenced ( i find Neil Perts drumming boring) to opinions that relate to criteria that might be considers objective ( Neil Perts drumming is precise and well structured in the context of the music he plays)
One type has no real reason other than our aesthetic response, it is purely subjective - you like Neil or you don't - it's a reaction and you invent reasons later if you have any
The other type puts out their a judgement of quality or worth objectively - you analyze something and find it comes up short or makes the grade.
By the way... I do now find Neil's drumming boring.... But I recognize its quality. Both are my opinion - the first can not be argued - what I find boring is that way because that's what I feel. I really don't know why. I loved it 1982
But we could analyze and have reasonable discussion about if his drumming is "good". And I find it good based on a number of criteria that can be somewhat objectively verified and agreed upon by people with an open mind. No one can say he is sloppy, or inconsistent, or lacking musical conviction and be taken very seriously.
Anyway that's my opinion about the two types of opinions on this thread about unpopular opinions.
One type has no real reason other than our aesthetic response, it is purely subjective - you like Neil or you don't - it's a reaction and you invent reasons later if you have any
The other type puts out their a judgement of quality or worth objectively - you analyze something and find it comes up short or makes the grade.
By the way... I do now find Neil's drumming boring.... But I recognize its quality. Both are my opinion - the first can not be argued - what I find boring is that way because that's what I feel. I really don't know why. I loved it 1982
But we could analyze and have reasonable discussion about if his drumming is "good". And I find it good based on a number of criteria that can be somewhat objectively verified and agreed upon by people with an open mind. No one can say he is sloppy, or inconsistent, or lacking musical conviction and be taken very seriously.
Anyway that's my opinion about the two types of opinions on this thread about unpopular opinions.