It's not a matter of turning elitist, it's a matter of expecting the audience to give something to get something back. Not all pieces need to do this but some of the more complex pieces will require some audience effort and participation.
When I first walked into Apocalypse Now, I knew two things: it was a Vietnam movie and it was supposed to be good. I had few expectations going in and the movie blew my mind.

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