I think it's because those who would be "classical" dudes in the West have been commercialized into movie and video game orchestra leaders.
Basically, this stuff IS modern classical music; the old stuff was patronized by rich people, for rich people entertainment. "Subverting" it to movies and games is just how that's expressed when the masses get involved. And I know I'm not explaining what I'm thinking quite right, but it's early. But consider the original Star Wars double album, and tell me that isn't a "classical music" album.
And I guess one could say another branch went into orchestral rock (Pink Floyd, etc)
The reason instrumental only music died out was because it's inherently harder to make due to the lack of lyrics meaning no crutches, and inherently harder to market because how the hell are you going to describe it while looking for it. Yes, songs relying on lyrics is a crutch in my opinion because most rap is fucking garbage.
Generalizing, every masterpiece requires enough motivation for the master to do the boring grunge work to perfect the piece, because only they are skilled enough to do it and nobody wants to put that much effort in when they could move on to something new and exciting.
Patrons, game companies, God. Sometimes even not to disappoint their fans, although rarely is that enough to make truly great works.
Not everyone goes to live theatre, such as opera or symphonies, but most people watch movies, or play video games nowadays.
And the symphonies that are most popular, are the "Pops" kind. Hell, I used to have a set of 8 track tapes (ahem, yep) with "150 Popular Classics" that was all classical music that one would recognize from somewhere - Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies, The Lone Ranger, the Speedy Muffler ad, etc. I don't think that particular collection survived digitization.
I think it's because those who would be "classical" dudes in the West have been commercialized into movie and video game orchestra leaders.
Basically, this stuff IS modern classical music; the old stuff was patronized by rich people, for rich people entertainment. "Subverting" it to movies and games is just how that's expressed when the masses get involved. And I know I'm not explaining what I'm thinking quite right, but it's early. But consider the original Star Wars double album, and tell me that isn't a "classical music" album.
And I guess one could say another branch went into orchestral rock (Pink Floyd, etc)
The reason instrumental only music died out was because it's inherently harder to make due to the lack of lyrics meaning no crutches, and inherently harder to market because how the hell are you going to describe it while looking for it. Yes, songs relying on lyrics is a crutch in my opinion because most rap is fucking garbage.
Generalizing, every masterpiece requires enough motivation for the master to do the boring grunge work to perfect the piece, because only they are skilled enough to do it and nobody wants to put that much effort in when they could move on to something new and exciting.
Patrons, game companies, God. Sometimes even not to disappoint their fans, although rarely is that enough to make truly great works.
Popularizing, maybe.
Not everyone goes to live theatre, such as opera or symphonies, but most people watch movies, or play video games nowadays.
And the symphonies that are most popular, are the "Pops" kind. Hell, I used to have a set of 8 track tapes (ahem, yep) with "150 Popular Classics" that was all classical music that one would recognize from somewhere - Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies, The Lone Ranger, the Speedy Muffler ad, etc. I don't think that particular collection survived digitization.