Gene:

The context in which I use the term atonal discordant music, relates to the music's effect on the listener, and not because of any particular musical theorem or composer.

Discordant music is being used as one of the mind control components of our popular culture --- this is what I am studying and am interested in. Also, I am new to this subject but I am trying to be a good student, just like I always do.

Also, in government research programs such as MK-ULTRA and its' various off-shoots --- atonal discordant music and sounds and tones have been used for the purposes of altering the brainwaves and thought patterns of the listeners.

My interest in this subject hinges upon a man named THEODOR ADORNO --- now Gene --- if YOU want to do some interesting shit with GOOGLE --- look up the following:

01a) Theodor "Theo" Adorno

01b) Cult of Dionysis

02) Tavistock Institute For Human Relations

As to your SCHOENBERG suggestion --- thank you for that, I will check into that.

As you well know, my theorhetical endeavors do not usually involve music --- however --- the matter of mind control is extremely serious --- especially given the fact that most people would say it does not exist!

Denial is proof that it not only exists --- but IT WORKS!

So, THEO ADORNO and his CULT OF DIONYSIS cohorts make for some interesting, yet ultimately depressing, reading.

Peace and Prayers,

Kent Daniel Bentkowski Buffalo, New York USA