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[–] Hmmm 2 points 10 points (+12|-2) ago 

I do dislike hiphop, but just because something is more complex doens't mean it's better. Just sayin'.

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[–] deerhoof_fan 0 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago 

I agree, but I also have to argue that Fur Elise is better than Nuthin' But a G Thang.

I mean, compare that iconic piano line to "One, two, three and to the four, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre is at the door."

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[–] Hmmm ago 

You might be onto something. Though we would probably need some art majors to debate on this issue.

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[–] absurdlyobfuscated 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Better? Maybe not. But greater complexity means much greater value and requires more time, effort, and intelligence to create. No one has to appreciate the more complex music out there, but I think it still demands some level of respect.

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[–] Hmmm 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Hmmmm, music is an interesting example of this since one could write a complex piece without knowing much about music, but just semi-randomly placing notes on the sheet. That wouldn't demand any level of respect. Now performing such a piece flawlessly(even if it sounded awful) would indeed demand respect, as it would be a feat of skill and determination.

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[–] InDifferent 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Definitely, I could, as someone who isn't familiar with music notation at all, look at the left pieces at a guide and write new music that would look complicated but be total shit if actually played.

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[–] UlyssesEMcGill 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

I hate when people think the speed or conplexity of music defines its quality.

No, this lightning-metal-shredding is not better than the Beatles just because only 5 guitarists can play that fast.