So a few blogs ago I mentioned context, and whether it was necessary to convey a point.

Thinking further, this theme could also be applied to music; if we knew why a song was written, then there's a more likely chance of the understanding the full intended message. This is a given. But does a lack of context, not mean that music is completely open to interpretation? Specifically dealing with the 'classical' genre, much of the written score is widely open to interpretation, both when recreating and listening, which in most instances create more thought provoking ideas over the obvious. Why should we limit our thinking into only hearing what we are to be expected to?

However, it is important to note that context or not, the essential message is the same. Classical music is never going to be heavy metal for instance. So do we get more out of recognising intention through context, or through creating our own reality?