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What are you listening to? Part III

I'm still getting into classical, and have really been enjoying it. It's quite nice to kinda stumble about and discover, most of it is new to me. I've not heard anything I don't like, but this morning I have Mahler Symphonies 1-9...I mean, this is really very lovely, it stands out to me, favourited this one for sure. I have some PreSonus Eris 5BT, I've been happy with them, can be overly bassy, mostly not though. I have a pretty good volume level! When this Mahler get's going, wow does it sound good.
 
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Snow4maen said:
I'm still getting into classical, and have really been enjoying it. It's quite nice to kinda stumble about and discover, most of it is new to me. I've not heard anything I don't like, but this morning I have Mahler Symphonies 1-9...I mean, this is really very lovely, it stands out to me, favourited this one for sure. I have some PreSonus Eris 5BT, I've been happy with them, can be overly bassy, mostly not though. I have a pretty good volume level! When this Mahler get's going, wow does it sound good.
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Be sure to look for the performances of Mahler's symphonies by Michael Tilson Thomas with the San Francisco Symphony. The recordings are part of an almost decade long project that was a personal passion for MTT. His interpretation of Mahler's work and the musicians' playing are both truly moving.

I'd also suggest, particularly for composers such as Mahler and Wagner who frequently wrote for massive orchestras, going to some live performances, if possible. No recording or audio setup comes close, in my opinion, to the in-person experience of hearing unamplified acoustic instruments (and I'm saying this as somebody who loves noisy loud bands like My Bloody Valentine and Sonic Youth).
 
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KaliYoni said:
Be sure to look for the performances of Mahler's symphonies by Michael Tilson Thomas with the San Francisco Symphony. The recordings are part of an almost decade long project that was a personal passion for MTT. His interpretation of Mahler's work and the musicians' playing are both truly moving.

I'd also suggest, particularly for composers such as Mahler and Wagner who frequently wrote for massive orchestras, going to some live performances, if possible. No recording or audio setup comes close, in my opinion, to the in-person experience of hearing unamplified acoustic instruments (and I'm saying this as somebody who loves noisy loud bands like My Bloody Valentine and Sonic Youth).
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Thanks for this, I will check it out. I'm sure this would sound amazing in a live experience. I'll look out for that too.
 
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C0ncreteBl0nde said:
I'm okay...had a major life upheaval over here (my daughter has been diagnosed with leukemia) so I've been busy helping her, but I've not ignored my NUMBER ONE DUCKS! Gotta revel in that while we have it; it's a great day to be a Duck!

I appreciate you checking on me, Pachy. :)
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Ouch.

I cannot imagine what you must be going through.

I found it exceptionally tough to deal with stuff when each of my parents were terminally ill; however, when this happens with a child of one's own, the pain must be indescribable.

The very best of luck.
KaliYoni said:
Be sure to look for the performances of Mahler's symphonies by Michael Tilson Thomas with the San Francisco Symphony. The recordings are part of an almost decade long project that was a personal passion for MTT. His interpretation of Mahler's work and the musicians' playing are both truly moving.

I'd also suggest, particularly for composers such as Mahler and Wagner who frequently wrote for massive orchestras, going to some live performances, if possible. No recording or audio setup comes close, in my opinion, to the in-person experience of hearing unamplified acoustic instruments (and I'm saying this as somebody who loves noisy loud bands like My Bloody Valentine and Sonic Youth).
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Agree re the wonder and marvel of hearing classical music live, when attending a concert. An awesome experience, and one I strongly recommend.

For myself, this evening, I am listening to the Beatles, their album Help! to be exact.
 
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A few days ago I posted Bach's Mass in F. Decided to analyze (informally) the first movement of it (Kyrie). Marked up measures 25-40 in the score if anyone is interested in seeing how this all functions. Wish I could do more, but I literally ran out of space! Hopefully this all makes sense to non-musicians, that's the intent. If I analyzed using chord symbols and roman numerals, you all would be confused out of your minds! Careful listening is all it takes, really.

EDIT: Should clarify - when I said the "son" happens on beat 1 instead of beat 4 in measure 32, it's because, to me at least, it SOUNDS like it's on beat 4.

If you ARE a musician and want to sing/play parts, you could either sight-transpose, or bring the recording into Audacity and transpose the actual recording.

Bach Mass in F-Kyrie 25-40.png
 
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This song is weird (well, it's really two very different songs in one), but I like it:

070 Shake - Winter Baby/New Jersey Blues

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I don’t think this is weird at all! I love it!

If you want something really “out there” (I hate that term—“not mainstream” is much better) check out Clown Core and The Residents. That’ll change your definition of “weird!” But I absolutely love it.
 
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Had a very interesting music rabbit hole these past couple hours. First listened to Clown Core, then Animals As Leaders, then The Fallen Prophets, then Dream Theater. All related, but also very different.
 
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Tonight I'm listening to Frank Klepacki. An album I bought from amazon music.

Used to love playing this game as a kid. Still have my PS1 copy!
 
So I've had a steady diet of very very lovely classical music, but I fancied a change last couple of day's, so now, at 03:56am I'm blasting out Alice In Chains....Facelift.....Ah, the nostalgia....this should wake me up!
 
Snow4maen said:
I'm still getting into classical, and have really been enjoying it. It's quite nice to kinda stumble about and discover, most of it is new to me. I've not heard anything I don't like, but this morning I have Mahler Symphonies 1-9...I mean, this is really very lovely, it stands out to me, favourited this one for sure. I have some PreSonus Eris 5BT, I've been happy with them, can be overly bassy, mostly not though. I have a pretty good volume level! When this Mahler get's going, wow does it sound good.
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Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, Hadyn, and Handel are my go to guys.
 
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Snow4maen said:
I'm still getting into classical, and have really been enjoying it. It's quite nice to kinda stumble about and discover, most of it is new to me. I've not heard anything I don't like, but this morning I have Mahler Symphonies 1-9...I mean, this is really very lovely, it stands out to me, favourited this one for sure. I have some PreSonus Eris 5BT, I've been happy with them, can be overly bassy, mostly not though. I have a pretty good volume level! When this Mahler get's going, wow does it sound good.
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Mahler took me a while to get into, but wow, it seems inadequate to label his works "symphonies", since his music really goes beyond what the word denoted up until then. I've now seen live performances of his 1st, 2nd, and 8th symphonies. I would like to see more.
 
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VisceralRealist said:
Mahler took me a while to get into, but wow, it seems inadequate to label his works "symphonies", since his music really goes beyond what the word denoted up until then. I've now seen live performances of his 1st, 2nd, and 8th symphonies. I would like to see more.
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I mean, for me it's just interesting to read stuff like this, I'm coming at this totally blind, I have no clue. I'm just almost at random thinking 'who's a classical composer', searching, trying, seeing if I like it. Anything. To be fair I've not heard anything I don't like, but I have heard stuff I prefer. I have no clue of Mahler's context in the grand scheme of things, just gave it a go, put it on, random, but for me at least, it just blew me away. But then it was quite loud!
 
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@Snow4maen Dunno if you've checked out the Classical Music Thread, but, while it's been inactive for awhile, there's certainly some very good stuff there!

Also, good for you for trying things that might be out of your comfort zone!
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Thank you for the timely reminder: That thread had some excellent suggestions and recommendations.
 
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Torturing myself with some new country. I mean, after listening to it for the past hour, there are some things I can appreciate about it! Syncopations and drum fills are cool.
 
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