Ch 15

[Paul Mackin]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Tracy" <brook7 at sover.net>
To: <pynchon-l at waste.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: Ch 15


>
> On Apr 14, 2009, at 10:39 AM, Robin Landseadel wrote:
>
>> Somehow I'm reminded of Anna Russell's line [concerning Der Ring  des 
>> Nibelungen] that in Opera you can do anything you like, as long  as you 
>> sing it. Es Posible!
>>
> I repeat.  What is shameful to write or express  in music that is not 
> also shamelessly and successfully written or expressed in essays, 
> speeches, graphic  imagery, poetry,  stories etc.?  Nonsense is  enjoyed 
> and respected by many in every medium, written, spoken,  heard  etc.
>
> Can anyone give me an example of  a single bit of nonsense that has  only 
> been accepted through the medium of music?


Can anyone give an example of a nonsensical sentence or phrase that could 
not be made into a haunting experience when sung to the right melody.

I also liked Robin's answer.