(Extra)ordinary sayings about sound #3

by lawrence

Alvin Curran visited Beijing in September, 2006. He played in a bar and gave a lecture in the Central Conservatory. Later it hit the newspaper:

“One day before that, Alvin brought his music to the Central Conservatory, where he was greeted with embarrassment. ‘I’ve met 15 students there, who are majored in electronic music. I first did a performance and then communicated a little bit with them, and they asked me: “You call this music?” I was shocked. I said people began to listen to this music 50 years ago. I told them many stories and names, but they just kept shaking their heads. I can’t believe this is a 21st-century conservatory.’”

(news clip from Modern Weekly 周末画报, issue 408, Oct. 14, 2006. Translated by Lawrence Li.)




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  1. Yes, Alvin, this is a 21st-century national conservatory, and only in China.

    No, wait, i think in North Korea too.

    Comment by Dajuin — October 17, 2006 #

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