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Post by John on Jul 2, 2020 6:11:19 GMT
It has been strange finding myself slowly getting back into classical music. My musical tastes are usually quite complex and heavy and getting into Contemporary Classical music has been a unexpected journey. I think my classical tastes are unusual. #I been really struggling to think about a suitable album for this I was going to write about Olafur Arnarlds who started as heavy metal musician and accidently found his way into Contemporary Classical music but he rarely riches the highs of Max although his music is more consistent. I decided to go for Max I find myself that I rarely listen to his albums fully but usually find something that I find beautiful I decided on Voyager not because it is his best album, but because it gives you a sense of the scope of his music. play.qobuz.com/album/rmwl8g0em2ngc |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 2, 2020 7:50:58 GMT
Max does write some very compelling and beautiful pieces.
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 2, 2020 9:57:07 GMT
Great, not an album I know - I look forward to this.
I knew John would come up with something interesting.
I do think it's a mistake when trying to help someone get into classical to just assume that 'historic composers' like Bach Beethoven Mahler Mozart Poulenc Debussy etc etc is the only path to follow!
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Post by MartinT on Jul 2, 2020 10:05:02 GMT
Film music can be a good entry for some.
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Post by Tim on Jul 2, 2020 11:14:30 GMT
Ooo nice, I like Max Richter - I'll bung it on now John and report back later  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 2, 2020 11:44:14 GMT
I've never listened to an entire album so let's see!
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 2, 2020 13:18:00 GMT
Ah. OK - it's a compilation, sort of a Greatest Hits, heard some of it before.
Very enjoyable.
Will be looking for more, so it has to be a 5!
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Post by Slinger on Jul 2, 2020 15:01:11 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Jul 2, 2020 15:09:24 GMT
Not that version, but I like the original release.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 2, 2020 15:15:45 GMT
Wonderful music that flows over me. Some of it is looping, rather like Glass, which is a hit with me. Autumn Music 2 is potent. It's a clear 5/5 for me. For further listening, try The Leftovers Season 3, although they're all good. open.qobuz.com/track/59951496 |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 2, 2020 15:18:18 GMT
Oh no! Martin said the L(oop) word!!  |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 2, 2020 15:22:57 GMT
Glass, Richter, Adams all do looping. I believe it originates from South American music.
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 2, 2020 15:25:00 GMT
Ed Sheeran does it too ...   |
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Post by John on Jul 2, 2020 15:27:36 GMT
Nothing wrong with looping if done well
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 2, 2020 15:31:54 GMT
Oh dear, looks like I could be the lone voice of dissent on this one!  |
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Post by John on Jul 2, 2020 15:33:42 GMT
Hey it good to be a rebel
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Post by MartinT on Jul 2, 2020 15:36:02 GMT
LOL! Glass' Violin Concerto is almost all composed of loops, but my goodness the inventiveness. Not to mention the poor violinist who has to play it. My favourite VC.
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 2, 2020 15:40:04 GMT
I will pretend to 'unread' that last bit Martin. |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 2, 2020 17:31:56 GMT
Why? I adore the Glass VC.
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 2, 2020 18:06:28 GMT
Sure, I understand but would you really put it ahead of the Beethoven, Brahms, Sibelius etc?
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