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10 Nov 2004, 06:04
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Old Man O Deh *****s
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Classical Music
Just recently, I've listened to more and more and more classical music, it probably stems from the fact I'm getting old, nearing fatherhood and, basically, sometimes, you can't beat Ave Maria sung by a German songbird.
I dunno about you, but the scene from Shawshank with the opera played over the intercom either makes me cry like a wee baby, or brings out goosebumps the like of which a diehard shirtless Celtic fan would be proud of on a cold home game in January.
So, just out of interest, what floats your boat when it comes to classical?
I could name a load, but I'd need to hear them to know I liked them. I know there aree some anthems I sang when I was a choirboy (HELLO DACE) that will still make me fill up even now, but I just wonder if anyone else actually listens to the emotion, as opposed to the 'I listened to Pavarotti last night, I'm a classics lover man'
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10 Nov 2004, 08:21
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Born Sinful
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Re: Classical Music
I'm afraid I'm a bit mainstream when it comes to classical music.
I quite like Elgar's Nimrod (the 9th of the Enigma Variations) for example.
Don't listen to much classical though.
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10 Nov 2004, 09:21
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Re: Classical Music
Can anyone remember that scene from Battle Royale at the end when the teacher shows the painting? Bach - Air For G String.
Other favourites-
Beethoven - 7th Symphony
Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries
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10 Nov 2004, 10:18
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Born Sinful
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Re: Classical Music
hehehe, G String...
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10 Nov 2004, 10:49
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Re: Classical Music
adagio on the g string from samuel barber
or something like that in my playlist at least
from the movie platoon
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10 Nov 2004, 10:51
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cynic
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Re: Classical Music
anything by rachmaninov
especially rhapsody on a theme of paganini, which you will almost certainly of heard as i believe that it is one of the more commonly used pieces of his music
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10 Nov 2004, 10:57
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Re: Classical Music
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fluffie
adagio on the g string from samuel barber
or something like that in my playlist at least
from the movie platoon
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it's just called adagio for strings, or there is a choral arrangement which is, imho, better called Agnus Dei.
I really like classical music, but mainly the dramatic scores that get put on films...or are composed for films.
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10 Nov 2004, 11:49
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Re: Classical Music
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dead_Meat
I know there aree some anthems I sang when I was a choirboy (HELLO DACE) that will still make me fill up even now,
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What anthems existed that far back pre-renaissance?
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10 Nov 2004, 12:47
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cynic
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Re: Classical Music
i seem to remember that the last time that i asked this question (which was a goodly long time ago, well over a year) that JJ was the one to ask, he game me some damn fine reccomendations
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10 Nov 2004, 12:48
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Re: Classical Music
i'm fond of Wagner.
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10 Nov 2004, 13:06
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Re: Classical Music
I myself am quite fond of Sheherezade by Rimsky-Korsakov and 'pictures at an exhibition' by Mussorgsky.
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11 Nov 2004, 00:52
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It was a Stupid Dream
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Re: Classical Music
Currently listening to London Philharmonic Orchestra plays Pink Floyd
its a great album
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11 Nov 2004, 01:02
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Re: Classical Music
Beethoven's 5th! Also the 1st is so much played on mobile ringtones etc, it still has one of the most touching themes in the 2nd movement, and 3rd is nice as well. Great piece, really.
Also I like the Christmas Concert by Vivaldi (Concerto Grosso No. 8).
But I found out this might have to do with the fact I played those pieces, so it's fairly biased.
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11 Nov 2004, 05:01
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Re: Classical Music
Quote:
Originally Posted by Starbucks
Currently listening to London Philharmonic Orchestra plays Pink Floyd
its a great album
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sup Symphonics of Pink Floyd buddy?
I also really like Morricone's The Mission and Newman's Any Other Name right now
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11 Nov 2004, 06:33
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Re: Classical Music
Does "Sigur Ros" or "Godspeed You! Black Emperor" count as modern classic(s)?
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11 Nov 2004, 10:47
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cynic
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Re: Classical Music
nope
dace your a philistine
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11 Nov 2004, 12:44
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Re: Classical Music
Most computer game music that isn't based on a soundtrack of rock bands is usually a rip off of some classical pieces.
p.s. Anything by that wonderful man Walt Disney and his subsidary companies.
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11 Nov 2004, 14:38
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Re: Classical Music
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Originally Posted by NEWSBOT3
i'm fond of Wagner.
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11 Nov 2004, 15:21
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Lucky
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Re: Classical Music
i still think 'aria di papageno' in the 'flauto magico' by mozart is one of the best classical pieces of music ever.
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11 Nov 2004, 19:40
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Re: Classical Music
johann sebastian bach - air
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11 Nov 2004, 22:07
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Winker
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Re: Classical Music
Un Bel Di or One Fine Day - From Puccinis Opera - Madam Butterfly
It sends Shivers down my back
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12 Nov 2004, 13:05
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I dunno...
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Re: Classical Music
Handel's 'The Messiah'.
Cracking.
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12 Nov 2004, 13:10
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Re: Classical Music
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dead_Meat
the scene from Shawshank with the opera played over the intercom either makes me cry like a wee baby,
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your gay
and i prefer rondo alla turka. basicly piano music is my favourite
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12 Nov 2004, 13:21
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Re: Classical Music
I'm rather partial to a bit of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata personally.
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12 Nov 2004, 13:37
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Re: Classical Music
aye that sonata does have its good points, but i mostly cannot stand beethovens heavyness. i prefer the lightness of mozart
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12 Nov 2004, 14:54
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Re: Classical Music
I like piano quartets/quintets, and some string stuff.
Not so fond of the things where people sing over it all though.
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12 Nov 2004, 18:34
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Re: Classical Music
Quote:
Originally Posted by Burbank
aye that sonata does have its good points, but i mostly cannot stand beethovens heavyness. i prefer the lightness of mozart
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You've got a point there, but IMO this lightness gets sort of "boring" after a while. It's ok if you're doing something else though (i.e. revising, whatever).
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12 Nov 2004, 19:02
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Re: Classical Music
I play my own \o/
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12 Nov 2004, 19:29
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Re: Classical Music
Not classical music by definition but Concierto de Aranjuez by Rodrigo is a beautiful piece of music. (half symphonic, half flamenco guitar music)
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