Classical Music

[Buenchico]

I know that it's been requested before, but In A Pickle has recently highlighted the need for a Classical Music sub-category. (Gromit has also made a positive suggestion as to how 'Music' could be better sub-divided - although I'd like to add 'World Music' to his list):
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Music/Question6 05476.html

So when's it going to appear then, Ed?

Chris

[Clanad]

As usual, I also support the venerable Chris... and IAP...

[BillySugger]

Personally I think we've got more than enough sub-categories as it is

[Gromit]

There are many sub-sections about AB which should be culled because they are little used. Two of the 3 existing sub-sections in music are quiet and could happily be got rid of (no one has asked a question in 'Gigs' for a week).

Music would be much better divided by genre (but not too many). I suggested the following:

Modern / Contemporary
Adverts / films / television
Jazz / Blues
World / Folk
Rock / Pop
Classical

[tiggerblue10]

I fully support the idea and Gromit's sub-cat suggestions cover everything.

[Octavius]

I wholehearetedly agree (and I am led to believe that counts for a lot).

However, grouping of music into genres is a subjective process that has a lot to do with the individual's personal understanding and way of listening to music. This is especially true in sub-genres.

So many people would be coming along asking for a crap section, RnB, hophip, and emu. (sic)

I myself would be wondering up and down the sub categories looking for the easy listening section, only to find that it is in a corner, in the basement of Chatterbank.

[BillySugger]

Where would a contemporary rock band that featured in a film be found ?

[Octavius]

In a hallucinogenic stupor at the back of an aromatic smoke filled tour bus?

[Gromit]

BillySugger

On 2 pages of the Guardians Media section. Or up their own backside.