Anyone into classical music?

Yea I cbf to look for the cello nd viola peice so I posted the first that I saw, viola duet

Edit: wait wut lol, yea the secondary should be cello, only difference being an octave lower I believe
 
No, *.* you're quite the dreamer lol

Even if I had the opportunity I wouldn't get near 2 ft of one just thinking about how much a quality 5-stringed mofo would cost
 
Oh, yea of course, id switch instruments with classmates at times when the teacher left us to practice, I wasn't too crazy about playing something so high pitched, I never got the exact fingerings down the further I went down the violins fingerboard, nails on a chalkboard I tell you
 
^ haaha yeah, thats why they make gold E strings, because of how "absorbent" and soft it is...less screeeech


it seems to invest in strings and the bow is a better idea then the actual instrument - for us screechrs ;) the aperture of violas etc is what is not at all wise for me, my neck does not want to be crooked like that. but, i really should get another, even if just to play from the hip....
(ive never even considered a cello zomg)


these days i have been practicing away at the clarinet and bansuri.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBR4cn2flRU
Rostropovich plays Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 - 1/4
 
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The beginning of Jupiter makes me feel like I'm running around Macy's stuffing the most expensive stuff in my bag, and there are sales representatives and butlers following me around in a choreographed fashion. At 2:54, I feel like I am waking up from a stupor induced by the shopping spree and slowly realize that it all really happened and that I have a bunch of great products - but the pace is slower at first because I must learn to enjoy them patiently, in contrast to the impulsive manner in which I bought them. From there, the mood crescendos as I perfect my product usage an gradually reach the point of utter mania and ecstasy.
 
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The beginning of Jupiter makes me feel like I'm running around Macy's stuffing the most expensive stuff in my bag, and there are sales representatives and butlers following me around in a choreographed fashion. At 2:54, I feel like I am waking up from a stupor induced by the shopping spree and slowly realize that it all really happened and that I have a bunch of great products - but the pace is slower at first because I must learn to enjoy them patiently, in contrast to the impulsive manner in which I bought them. From there, the mood crescendos as I perfect my product usage an gradually reach the point of utter mania and ecstasy.
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... lmao exactly.

or being a cowboy and nearing the end of your trail, climbing a hill with your heard and then charging over and along the top, the cattle's hoofs thundrering and shaking the ground kicking up a dust cloud blocking my vision, until a massive gust of wind blows through and clearing the air, to then see a valley, @2:45 ;) full of trees and wild life, rivers and BBQ..women and whiskey...ma ma look pa's home !!! (oh god bless that man) till the morning comes...hahah
(id have to take my time with Venus)

04. The Protecting Veil
Music Composed by Sir John Tavener
Cello Performed by Yo-Yo Ma
Music Conducted by David Zinman
Music Performed by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z24fgkprtU
 
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Yep. I don't listen to it on a weekly basis, and I can't pretend to be well versed in classical music generally, but of the stuff I've heard I know what I like. Gorecki's 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs' is one of the single most moving pieces of music I've ever heard. Samuel Barber's 'Adagio For Strings' has been so widely used as to be almost a cliche, but it still stirs something deep inside me. Pretty much anything by Arvo Part, Aaron Copland's 'Appalachian Spring', all good stuff rewarding concentration on it.
 
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Yep. I don't listen to it on a weekly basis, and I can't pretend to be well versed in classical music generally, but of the stuff I've heard I know what I like. Gorecki's 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs' is one of the single most moving pieces of music I've ever heard. Samuel Barber's 'Adagio For Strings' has been so widely used as to be almost a cliche, but it still stirs something deep inside me. Pretty much anything by Arvo Part, Aaron Copland's 'Appalachian Spring', all good stuff rewarding concentration on it.
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... couldnt say i am well versed either, but i listen a lot.
;)

i am positive you are familiar with Phillip Glass.
Philip Glass Ensemble "Train/Spaceship" part 2
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John Tavener - 01. The Protecting Veil
^this i heard the first time around 6 years ago, and i own several different compositions now.
heheh
 
Kenneth Leighton - Drop Drop Slow Tears

Absolutely love this piece. I spent so long looking for it all over the net. Naxos don't have a recording of it, it's not on any CD I can find on Amazon or any torrent sites, and then low and behold Youtube throws up a great recording. Good ol' Youtube.

Been on a Tristan und Isolde binge for the last couple of months. Must have listened to all 3 acts at least 3-4 times a week for the past 3 months. It's almost becoming familiar.
 
panic in paradise said:
... couldnt say i am well versed either, but i listen a lot.
;)

i am positive you are familiar with Phillip Glass.
Philip Glass Ensemble "Train/Spaceship" part 2
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Panic In Paradise, yeah, of course. My g/f at the time introduced me to Philip Glass when I was around 17 with the soundtrack to Mishima. I really didn't get it at the time, but yeah, he's probably one of my favourites, although I know next to nothing of his work, and have nothing by him to listen to, if you can believe that! :lol: He's just instantly recognisable. Soon as you hear a piece as background music to a TV programme or whatever it's like 'Ah, Philip Glass, really must get round to doing the downloads at some point' but I never do. :?

Like the Tavener, and heard of him. Sure I've heard other pieces. Trouble is knowing next to nothing about the Genre I hear something I like but have no way of seeking it out. Should spend more time clicking through links in this thread I think. :)
 
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Panic In Paradise, yeah, of course. My g/f at the time introduced me to Philip Glass when I was around 17 with the soundtrack to Mishima. I really didn't get it at the time, but yeah, he's probably one of my favourites, although I know next to nothing of his work, and have nothing by him to listen to, if you can believe that! :lol: He's just instantly recognisable. Soon as you hear a piece as background music to a TV programme or whatever it's like 'Ah, Philip Glass, really must get round to doing the downloads at some point' but I never do. :?

Like the Tavener, and heard of him. Sure I've heard other pieces. Trouble is knowing next to nothing about the Genre I hear something I like but have no way of seeking it out. Should spend more time clicking through links in this thread I think. :)
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arvo part - tabula rasa

For me I can often times "guess" with knowing generally what region, era of the composition production, and the instrumental arrangement I often prefer. Eventually a familiarity begins amongst random composores and the guessing becomes more and more educated...understanding your favorite artists inspirations is a good way to go, for instance Arvo Part would lead one to Tavener.
 
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