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Originally Posted by David
Remember that, in 1816, the Viennese were saying that Beethoven's well of inspiration had run dry, & that his music was too complex & even arcane to be in fashion or to interest the casual music listener. Indeed, Beethoven was in some circles even considered mad.
And yet look at what happened: the astounding & moving Hammerklavier Piano Sonata, the hugely popular Ninth Symphony, & the incomparable & noble Missa Solemnis.
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Wow. Amazing. Do you believe Stevie is gonna write and record a song more phenominal than Gold Dust Woman this century?
We can always count on you David to inject a little humor and teach us something new all in the same moment.