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Post by julesd68 on Jul 18, 2020 13:25:56 GMT
Dear Friends, I thought we could have a little fun with a competition I have designed for you. It’s simple, yet tricky!  Here is the painting Ophelia by John Everett Millais (1852)
 What you need to do is to come up with a soundtrack that you think represents the essence of the painting - simply choose any piece of *classical music*, old or modern. A little description of why you have chosen that music would be nice, but not compulsory. The only condition is that your selection must be uploaded for us to listen to easily - spotify / YouTube etc It’s winner takes all! Be the envy of your friends with this spectacular luxury and exclusive prize - a 3 cup stove pot coffee percolator that has been hand-forged in fire, using ancient and secretive skills that have been handed down through generations of Sicilian master craftsmen.  The competition will run for two weeks from today after which I will put up a poll for us to vote on the winner. You are allowed to enter more than once.TAS staff are warmly invited to make suggestions and vote, but of course may not win this glittering prize. I thank you.  |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 18, 2020 13:50:57 GMT
Fantastic - I love pre-Raphaelite paintings.
I'll get my thinking cap on.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jul 18, 2020 19:34:54 GMT
Is this psychological profiling of TAS members by the back door, Jules. And to what ends?...
Beware of Greeks bearing 3 cup coffee percolators.................
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Post by Slinger on Jul 18, 2020 22:33:04 GMT
Testing, testing. Does this work OK?
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 18, 2020 22:55:17 GMT
Is this psychological profiling of TAS members by the back door, Jules. And to what ends?... Beware of Greeks bearing 3 cup coffee percolators................. Yes you are quite correct - I actually work for the music department at MI5 ...  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 18, 2020 23:01:57 GMT
Testing, testing. Does this work OK? What can I say Paul? I am completely blown away by that. |
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Post by Slinger on Jul 18, 2020 23:47:19 GMT
Thanks, Jules. Too much time on my hands again.  |
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 19, 2020 4:59:01 GMT
Testing, testing. Does this work OK? What can I say Paul? I am completely blown away by that. Yes, lovely piece. I first heard it on Radio 3 a few months ago and was impressed. Although why a deer is singing 'Christ with me' over and over rather defeats me. |
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 19, 2020 5:07:35 GMT
Goodness me, this competition is leading me down some interesting pathways and turning up some fascinating music!
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 19, 2020 5:43:21 GMT
Haha!! Jaw drop. Huge grin. This is a Pergolesi Stabat Mater with a difference, by ..... Ophelia's Dream. But it's not just the name, the music goes well with the chosen theme as well. open.qobuz.com/album/4260063940514 |
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 19, 2020 5:52:36 GMT
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 19, 2020 6:45:29 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 19, 2020 14:13:47 GMT
This is excellent stuff!
Jerry - are there any specific tracks or sections from your last two selections that you think work best?
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Post by Slinger on Jul 19, 2020 14:30:43 GMT
What can I say Paul? I am completely blown away by that. Yes, lovely piece. I first heard it on Radio 3 a few months ago and was impressed. Although why a deer is singing 'Christ with me' over and over rather defeats me. It was actually my Classical Album Choice, in Oct. 2017. Now I know why I was one of the only two people who voted that month, nobody actually listened.  .  |
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 19, 2020 14:49:43 GMT
Maybe I was on one of my sabbaticals.
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 19, 2020 14:53:19 GMT
This is excellent stuff! Jerry - are there any specific tracks or sections from your last two selections that you think work best? I was rather just taken by the titles, although I think you'll find the Turnage link is a single track. Musically, the Stabat Mater selection would be my choice so far. |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 19, 2020 16:03:45 GMT
Yes, lovely piece. I first heard it on Radio 3 a few months ago and was impressed. Although why a deer is singing 'Christ with me' over and over rather defeats me. It was actually my Classical Album Choice, in Oct. 2017. Now I know why I was one of the only two people who voted that month, nobody actually listened. . Ah, but it's like a fine wine that appreciates in quality with time ... much like your good self Paul! |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 19, 2020 16:08:19 GMT
I have chosen the Tallis Fantasia.
For me it encapsulates the intense melancholy of the picture, yet also its radiant beauty, capturing the iridescence of Ophelia and the very work itself.
The part of the track I have selected is from the start until 3.47.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 20, 2020 10:02:17 GMT
Now I know why I was one of the only two people who voted that month, nobody actually listened. . Sorry Paul, I did listen and comment at the time, but somehow my vote disappeared. Now restored - I voted 4/5 so obviously enjoyed it at the time. |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 20, 2020 12:33:51 GMT
When I read the o/p I immediately thought of Satie. I've gone down a few other avenues and come back around to him.
So my submission is the Gnossienne No. 1 by Erik Satie.
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