This one is going to be difficult, because I'm not really familiar with Kurt Schwitter's work. My best guess is that this is about Art and it's witty rejoinder to the pretentions of modern Science (it's effects and origins having already been explored in the previous two songs) -- Kurt's Rejoinder is a criticism through example, using nonsense to point to the plasticity, irrationality, and paradoxical nature of Truth.
From what I can tell from reading Wikipedia, Kurt Schwitters (and his sound-poem, The Ursonate) represent sound-in-itself and the joy of an unrestrained imagination. A fluidlike (water is the key element in "Before and After Science") contrast and a keen rejoinder to the (metal) rigidity of Science depicted in "No One Receiving" and its absurd permutations which evolved in "Backwater."
I don't think close reading of the song tells us much in a literal sense. The feel is more important, and the immediacy of uncategorizable experience in a liberated present. It's a dance -- it's purpose is pure motion -- hence the listing of various "popular" dances in the coda. Kurt's Rejoinder is to have fun and to be present. Don't worry about it.
@msmoxwilliams The song is a homage to Schwitters and an application of his perspective on the use of sound. There is no real meaning, only rhyme, rhythm, cadence, accent, phonemes, etc. Eno\'s genius is his ability to recognize and utilize the background of sound to present an overall landscape. By adding or shifting sound, often making it more harmonious or full, the music can be greatly enhanced, made more enjoyable, pleasurable, even fun (like this one) for the listener. Also, Kurt\'s Rejoinder, does in fact, utilize Schwitter\'s own voice reading "Ursonate," making the song not only...
@msmoxwilliams The song is a homage to Schwitters and an application of his perspective on the use of sound. There is no real meaning, only rhyme, rhythm, cadence, accent, phonemes, etc. Eno\'s genius is his ability to recognize and utilize the background of sound to present an overall landscape. By adding or shifting sound, often making it more harmonious or full, the music can be greatly enhanced, made more enjoyable, pleasurable, even fun (like this one) for the listener. Also, Kurt\'s Rejoinder, does in fact, utilize Schwitter\'s own voice reading "Ursonate," making the song not only interesting, but educational...
This one is going to be difficult, because I'm not really familiar with Kurt Schwitter's work. My best guess is that this is about Art and it's witty rejoinder to the pretentions of modern Science (it's effects and origins having already been explored in the previous two songs) -- Kurt's Rejoinder is a criticism through example, using nonsense to point to the plasticity, irrationality, and paradoxical nature of Truth.
From what I can tell from reading Wikipedia, Kurt Schwitters (and his sound-poem, The Ursonate) represent sound-in-itself and the joy of an unrestrained imagination. A fluidlike (water is the key element in "Before and After Science") contrast and a keen rejoinder to the (metal) rigidity of Science depicted in "No One Receiving" and its absurd permutations which evolved in "Backwater."
I don't think close reading of the song tells us much in a literal sense. The feel is more important, and the immediacy of uncategorizable experience in a liberated present. It's a dance -- it's purpose is pure motion -- hence the listing of various "popular" dances in the coda. Kurt's Rejoinder is to have fun and to be present. Don't worry about it.
@msmoxwilliams Absolutely! The only thing i would add is that the voice in background to the song is apparently Kurt Schwitters voice.
@msmoxwilliams Absolutely! The only thing i would add is that the voice in background to the song is apparently Kurt Schwitters voice.
@msmoxwilliams Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You wrote a very interesting comment
@msmoxwilliams Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You wrote a very interesting comment
@msmoxwilliams The song is a homage to Schwitters and an application of his perspective on the use of sound. There is no real meaning, only rhyme, rhythm, cadence, accent, phonemes, etc. Eno\'s genius is his ability to recognize and utilize the background of sound to present an overall landscape. By adding or shifting sound, often making it more harmonious or full, the music can be greatly enhanced, made more enjoyable, pleasurable, even fun (like this one) for the listener. Also, Kurt\'s Rejoinder, does in fact, utilize Schwitter\'s own voice reading "Ursonate," making the song not only...
@msmoxwilliams The song is a homage to Schwitters and an application of his perspective on the use of sound. There is no real meaning, only rhyme, rhythm, cadence, accent, phonemes, etc. Eno\'s genius is his ability to recognize and utilize the background of sound to present an overall landscape. By adding or shifting sound, often making it more harmonious or full, the music can be greatly enhanced, made more enjoyable, pleasurable, even fun (like this one) for the listener. Also, Kurt\'s Rejoinder, does in fact, utilize Schwitter\'s own voice reading "Ursonate," making the song not only interesting, but educational...
@msmoxwilliams Believe there is some punning in German going on too.
@msmoxwilliams Believe there is some punning in German going on too.