IDEALISM VS REALISM
Idealism:
I would classify myself as a religious individual. My outward actions may suggest otherwise, but my inner thoughts and beliefs show that I am a fairly religious person. I believe there is something perfect. Is that me? NOT AT ALL. Is it a place on this Earth? Doubtful. Can I work on myself to reach perfection? Nope. Being raised Pentecostal Christian, some can imagine the faith involved in that denomination… I am not a practicing Pentecostal any longer, but I still believe in a divine being that is perfect.
Realism:
I can totally see where relists come into the equation. Humans are humans, perfectly imperfect. There is nothing perfect in this universe and that’s okay. Why do people work on themselves to be please another being with no proof that something of that nature even exists.
I’m constantly questioning my own beliefs, which is why I feel that I’m not a realist because I always end up back believing there is something. If I didn’t grow up in the church, I would probably think more like as a realist. To each their own though!
Now translating the above concepts into music was where things got a little confusing for a minute. Music is just sound, so I’m not sure how it can approach an ideal like state. People like certain music over other music. Some sounds create better music; instruments, singers, studio manipulation. Everything affects the end state of music. I guess it works if one says that through the studio, the music does reach an ideal state, but that doesn’t mean that I’ll enjoy it.