Re: [OT] Vivi, the Virtual Violinist, plays LilyPond music

[Kieren MacMillan]

Hi Graham,

> IMO, it is the *only* arbiter of (general population) taste.

Not true -- like it or not, there are forces beyond "general population taste" 
which apply to the Sieve of Time.

> While the *only* arbiter of your personal taste is you.

Agreed.

> IMO, If something "thrives", then it's good stuff.

You and I have very different philosophies on persistence.

> do you have an objective definition of "good music"? If so, share it.

I have a definition which includes non-subjective criteria. But purely 
objective? Of course not -- I can't imagine there could ever be such a thing.

> accept that Elvis[1] produced "better" music than John Cage.

Elvis's "best music" *is* better than Cage's "best music" -- what's your point? 
 =)

Cheers,
Kieren.