Quote by Ezra Pound
The author's conviction on this day of New Year is that music begins to atrophy when it departs too far from the dance; that poetry begins to atrophy when it gets too far from music; but this must not be taken as implying that all good music is dance music or all poetry lyric. Bach and Mozart are never too far from physical movement.
Summary
In this quote, the author expresses their belief that music loses its vitality when it becomes disconnected from dance. Similarly, they argue that poetry also deteriorates when it becomes too distant from music. However, the author clarifies that this does not mean that all good music is dance-oriented or that all poetry needs to be lyrical. They highlight the importance of physical movement in the compositions of masters like Bach and Mozart, suggesting that even music that is not explicitly meant for dancing should still possess a sense of inherent rhythm and motion.
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Music
By Ezra Pound
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