Why doesn’t classical music have lyrics? Did no one consider singing songs outside of opera till the 1900s?
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This is not opera. It's an oratorio (strictly a concert piece). First performed in 1742.
Cultural. The British Isles had hicks that sang because of the culture. The continent was too cultured to let the hicks sing. The continent lost.
He had immigrated to prove my point.
But seriously, I have no clue.
Apparently, classical songs often have lyrics.
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Lyric poetry was sung in ancient Greece accompanied with a lyre.
Interesting question. Although when I listen to music, I am not listening to the words (the message), to my ears the words are just another beat, like an additional musical instrument. The beat I hear is each syllable.
One of the most popular sing-along songs of all modern history was written in 1818, Silent Night. Maybe we should ask why it is rare for modern popular music to almost require lyrics. Jazz seems the exception.
How many top 40 songs have not had lyrics? Frankenstein by Edgar Winter (No. 1 in ‘73)? Fire on High (not top 40, but made popular by CBS Sports)? Tubular Bells? Kenny G songs may be the exception.
How many top 40 songs have not had lyrics? Frankenstein by Edgar Winter (No. 1 in ‘73)? Fire on High (not top 40, but made popular by CBS Sports)? Tubular Bells? Kenny G songs may be the exception.
Why do people still vacation in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge? It's expensive, it's crowded and if you aren't into go carts, hiking or overpriced dinner shows there isn't a lot to do.
