Let's talk music, no genre boundaries
This is an offshoot of the jazz thread. I and others found that we could not talk about jazz without discussing other musical genres, as well as the philosophy of music. So, this is a thread in which people can suggest good music of all genres, and spout off your feelings about music itself.
Yes; I could change the subject but you guys are obviously enjoying your discussion, so I’m content to wait until a different topic comes up. I wasn’t complaining, just poking fun at the limits of my cultural sophistication. I'm the only member of my family who isn't a Classical fan. Blame it on the "toxic" effect of listening to Cousin Brucie when I was in elementary school!
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Hey @stuartk , we did change the subject. Jump in! 😊 Cousin Brucie!! Boy, that takes me back. |
Hah! You're right! I'd be interested to hear what you'd suggest as far as a strategy for "getting" Free Jazz. As I stated earlier, I enjoy it when players weave outside elements into inside compositions (Post-Bop) but I have a visceral negative reaction to out and out Free playing. How does one make the leap???
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@frogman thatnks for that link. I never heard of this Haydn oratorio! Listening to it now. I much prefer Haydn's choral/liturgical writing to instrumental (I'm probably alone in feeling that way, but there it is). |
Here is the search criteria I used to find the Callas performance: maria callas puccini la rondine youtube video I see three choices. I took the third choice where I saw a picture of Callas and the baritone (probaby famous) that was 5 minutes and 18 seconds. The baritone sets it up and then Callas comes in. I hope you can get the subtitles because they added a lot for me.I’ve seen it performed twice, but who can remember what was said in the beginning? I would like to talk further about art in general. As a writer I have had to make choices about "inside" and "outside." I will ask people this: Who has read "Ulysses" or "Finnigan’s Wake" all the way through? More later when I have more time. |
