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j.e. moyer, LPC's avatar

Even without words, there's plenty of music that goes off the rails. In jazz, we have Miles Davis pushing boundaries, while in classical, composers like Stravinsky and Charles Ives have created works that defy conventional understanding. Music without words doesn’t always make sense, but perhaps that’s precisely the point.

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Lindsey's avatar

Can confirm: have belted out scaramouche countless times and have never once wondered about the meaning until now. 🤔

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