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Started by gwyn428, January 25, 2009, 09:30:27 PM

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Kent

#2550
July 23, 2015, 11:34:32 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 21, 2015, 05:58:12 PM
Quote from: LarryHaven't heard that one....I was under the impression the bloke couldn't write a bad note.

It's a matter of taste, of course, but for myself I don't care for much of his stuff.  The 1812 is good fun, I suppose, in its excitable and overblown way.


In general, I prefer Prokofiev and Mussorgsky to Tchaikovsky.  But for pure joy of listening, I find Debussy, Ravel, Rhespighi, RVWilliams, Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff, Copeland and Gershwin pretty damn unbeatable.
Civilization exists by geologic consent; subject to change without notice.

-Will Durant

Larry

#2551
July 24, 2015, 04:07:35 AM
I dabble in the great mythologists, but return to the impressionists.

Milhaud, Massenet, Ravel, Debussy.
"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?"
Epicurus [341-270 B.C.E.]

"And do you think that unto such as you,
A maggot-minded, starved, fanatic crew,
God gave the Secret, and denied it me?-
Well, well, what matters it! believe that too."
Rubaiyat, R. Le Gallienne, transl.

OldGit

#2552
July 24, 2015, 09:51:58 AM
Quote from: KentIn general, I prefer Prokofiev and Mussorgsky to Tchaikovsky.  But for pure joy of listening, I find Debussy, Ravel, Rhespighi, RVWilliams, Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff, Copeland and Gershwin pretty damn unbeatable.

I admit there are a lot of good composers in that list, even if they were born after 1820. ;D

I'm very fond of Copland and Gershwin.  To me, Tschaikovsky is just glitter, the decoration on the xmas tree.

Larry

#2553
July 24, 2015, 09:24:19 PM
Enno Morricone is worth a listen, once you get beyond his well known and overplayed stuff.
"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?"
Epicurus [341-270 B.C.E.]

"And do you think that unto such as you,
A maggot-minded, starved, fanatic crew,
God gave the Secret, and denied it me?-
Well, well, what matters it! believe that too."
Rubaiyat, R. Le Gallienne, transl.

Tom62

#2554
July 25, 2015, 05:57:53 AM
as well as Pink Floyd's earlier works.....
The universe never did make sense; I suspect it was built on government contract.
Robert A. Heinlein

Magdalena

#2555
July 28, 2015, 11:37:24 PM
Walking In Memphis - Marc Cohn

"I've had several "spiritual" or numinous experiences over the years, but never felt that they were the product of anything but the workings of my own mind in reaction to the universe." ~Recusant

xSilverPhinx

#2556
August 02, 2015, 05:05:19 PM
I am what survives if it's slain - Zack Hemsey

Pasta Chick

#2557
August 08, 2015, 02:24:56 AM
BF caught a 4:30AM satellite radio show on the cholo goth movement and we've been somewhat obsessed since.

Prayers - From Dog to God

Larry

#2558
August 10, 2015, 01:23:54 AM
Chopin's piano preludes...all 24of them.
"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?"
Epicurus [341-270 B.C.E.]

"And do you think that unto such as you,
A maggot-minded, starved, fanatic crew,
God gave the Secret, and denied it me?-
Well, well, what matters it! believe that too."
Rubaiyat, R. Le Gallienne, transl.

Lee

#2559
August 10, 2015, 02:13:37 AM
Crickets.... just in my head.... my tinnitus is acting up.

Larry

#2560
August 13, 2015, 10:41:55 PM Last Edit: August 13, 2015, 11:08:37 PM by Larry
Visions of Johanna - Dylan


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seh3WQddqzs

and...the Schalmei...a really queer instrument from East Germany. Brass with double reed.

https://wendemuseum.wordpress.com/2008/08/21/a-sound-like-no-other-the-schalmei/


"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?"
Epicurus [341-270 B.C.E.]

"And do you think that unto such as you,
A maggot-minded, starved, fanatic crew,
God gave the Secret, and denied it me?-
Well, well, what matters it! believe that too."
Rubaiyat, R. Le Gallienne, transl.

Harmonie

#2561
August 16, 2015, 02:09:34 PM
That instrument is so fascinating. It looks like an instrument you would see in a Dr. Seuss book, but it also looks somewhat steampunk. lol

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"I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony

Larry

#2562
August 16, 2015, 03:02:26 PM Last Edit: August 16, 2015, 03:07:14 PM by Larry
More young bands.... they seem to be a sort of drum & bugle pastime...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTP5xNkYQhQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uREuf0IOwyo

Here's a bit punky...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLzMCPGno98
"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?"
Epicurus [341-270 B.C.E.]

"And do you think that unto such as you,
A maggot-minded, starved, fanatic crew,
God gave the Secret, and denied it me?-
Well, well, what matters it! believe that too."
Rubaiyat, R. Le Gallienne, transl.

Harmonie

#2563
August 16, 2015, 04:29:42 PM
That's strange, when you listen to them, it sounds like you're hearing a full marching band, complete with flutes and clarinets!

Those instruments are kind of blowing my mind. xD

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"I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony

Asmodean

#2564
August 16, 2015, 08:59:34 PM
R.E.M. - I'll Take The Rain
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 25, 2013, 08:18:52 PM
In Asmo's grey lump,
wrath and dark clouds gather force.
Luxembourg trembles.
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