According to a theory embraced by some contemporary musicians, music is simply a series of sounds, bereft of meaning  But these musicians, because they understand that their theory is radically nonconformist, encourage audience acceptance by prefacing their performances with explanations of their intentions
Thus, even their own music fails to conform to their theory
Music that opposes current popular conceptions of music is less likely to be enjoyed by audiences than is music that accords with such conceptions.