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cassette1987 t1_je9fv5r wrote

I focus on the music more.

There are millions of words that can be used for lyrics. Mix in another language and that number increases exponentially.

With music, there are a finite number of notes/keys one can use.

So when I hear a song that sounds fresh and interesting it's because the melody is clever and inventive. Not because someone used "love" and "above" in his/her lyrics.

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New-Effective-2445 t1_jebr2fp wrote

You know that number of possible note combinations even within 1 bar is astronomically huge, right? Even 1 voice, even within 12-tone western system.

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cassette1987 t1_jec610o wrote

I'm aware. That doesn't mean every combination will be listenable and pleasant.

Many combinations will be awful and discordant...even by very liberal standards.

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