[OddjobAbe]

While we're talking about people having different perspectives on music, I'd like to say that it is my firm belief that all modern composers should think scientifically about the subject (since we are dealing with the manipulation of sound, which is intrinsically a scientific affair, which is another reason why music is so mathematical). I cannot stand "modern" composers who are just regurgitating the stuff all the old classical composers did. The classical era is dead and a great deal of it is boring. Mozart, whilst being an important figure in Western music, is not interesting anymore and the attention classical music has should be directed at contemporary composers.

I've posted Varèse before and I've posted Xenakis before. These composers provide a great demonstration of what can be achieved when the composer thinks scientifically about music. With the technology available to modern composers, there is no excuse for classical composers who fail to produce works as advanced as their pieces.

EDIT: I had no idea who Devin Townsend was until I watched that interview, but if he played with Steve Vai, Scott Thunes, Terry Bozzio and Dweezil, he has to be good.