Professor Michael Dickson, a Philosophy expert from the University of South Carolina, delves into the rich relationship between beauty and music. He critiques modernist architecture's influence on church design, arguing that it undermines traditional beauty. Dickson explores concepts from ancient philosophers like Pythagoras and Aquinas, advocating for a deeper appreciation of musical beauty grounded in clarity and proportion. He also examines the limitations of various musical genres, particularly 80s punk rock, revealing a complex landscape of beauty in today’s music.