Mozart doesn't speak to them. Beethoven didn't have them in mind. Bach was writing to a more ascended audience. Go hear and listen to music composed for tamarin monkeys.
What I wonder: would another species on some other planet which has achieved industrial civilization (assuming such a species exists) find our greatest compositions appealing? Would they find Elvira Madigan or the Emperor Concerto or perhaps Cappricio Espanol enjoyable or uplifting?
By Randall Parker at 2009 September 01 09:47 PM Brain InnateRandall,
Personally I don't think any of our art or music would transfer well to another sentient species - except perhaps on an anthropological level of appreciation.
Certainly there may be some cross over - especially in the visual arts - but in general, no, much of the emotional ressonance would be lost.
I think this latest work is great as it could really improve conditions for animals in captivity or even kept as pets...
This may - in fact - open up a whole new facet to the music industry!
I know I would be willing to pay for music that could be played to sooth my pets when I am away on business.
Very cool!!