Plato's Phaidros presents a conflict between memory and writing. Plato presents an arguement against writing...

It is similar to the "old school" thesis you are presenting.

Thank heavens for the "New World."

Some UKer's in this forum have "embraced" only one true "tradition."

A particular performance or performer.

In a parallel to Plato, the latter labor under the false illusion of autonomy which comes with musical theory and writing. This illusion leads them to think that whatever can be argued following the rules of traditional music is true.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Could you imagine John Coltrane - "running the bar" with ribbons and bells?