Oy's classical music promoting tour!

[Oy_the_Great]

Classical music is boring. It makes me feel sleepy or sad. I'm never ever gonna dig it.

 

Yeah, I also used to think that, because I pretty much disliked every record my dad always put on. In the weekends you could almost permanently hear classical music with the volume wide open; and I hated it.

 

But now that I'm nearly 20 (ugh, I feel old) I can say I really, really enjoy classical a lot. It must have something to do with not living at home anymore for 2 years, but I'm also aware why my opinion all of a sudden changed.

 

When I bought the Lotr score compilation for my father, I listened to it myself a few times after I gave it to him on his birthday. And, because the music equals the atmosphere of those fantastic movies for me, I loved that music more than any rock, metal or punk I ever liked. The perfect harmony, the thrill you get when the choir sings louder and more impressively, led by the crescendo from the instruments,...

 

It's exactely the same as what I felt with good rock music that slowly reached its peak, like Tool, the Smashings, some Nirvana and so many other bands. Techno (i.e. all forms of electronical music; from house to electro to jungle) is based on the same principle; slowly build up your music, add instruments as if they appear out of nowhere, play slightly harder every moment and eventually burst loose in the climax of the song.

 

 

 

Not all classical music eventually reaches a peak, because it was composed by musicians that wrote music for rich people who just wanted a nice tune on the background while living. That's why there's a lot of classical that is considered boring by our generation. It's not meant to actively listen to, it's meant to play on the background, people :)

 

The classical music that's meant to really actively enjoy is the one that's composed for operas or other kinds of plays. I can assure you that you'll like that music, and if you don't, then I give up :lol:

 

 

 

Try to listen to scores of movies you really liked and for the advanced starters, try [downloading] some of the music I'll post daily from now on :)

 

 

 

I hope you take the time to quickly listen to them; it took me an hour writing this and posting my favourite pieces too ;) Underlined are my favourites.

 

 

 

 

 

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List of music so far:

 

 

 

Pachelbel: Canon in D major on electric guitar: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=551670992127427964&q=pachelbel

 

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Enya: Braveheart theme

 

Clint Mansell: Requiem for a Dream soundtrack: Lux Aeterna

 

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Nine Inch Nails: Hurt

 

R̮̦̉̉yksopp: Triumphant

 

Wim Mertens: Struggle for Pleasure

 

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DJ Shadow: Building steam with a Grain of Salt

 

The Chemical Brothers: Asleep from Day

 

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Bach: Air on a G-String

 

Carl Orff: Carmina Burana: O Fortuna!

 

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DAAU: A Sin So Nasty

 

Apocalyptica: Deathzone

 

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Beethoven: Ode to Joy

 

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[No_OnE]

I like a few classical tunes. Also, Pachelbel's Canon In D Major is probably my favorite classical songs. I was looking for a way to put the electric guitar version on to my iPod. I eventually gave up. Anyway, I prefer playing classical music in band, as long as my part is fun and keeps me interested...

[Bubsa]

You know you have my support on this Oy. :)

 

I think people don't realise they actually enjoy classical music. As funny as that may sound, I direct them to their favourite films. One thing that makes a great film is it's musical score, which is quite often a classical one. LOTR, like Oy said, is an obvious one. Rob D's music for The Matrix was inspired by classical music. There are many others.

 

 

 

I implore you to look at these three musicians first: Thomas Newman, Hanz Zimmer and Harry Gregson-Williams. Between them, they have put some of the most famous scores to film. Zimmer was the master behind 'Gladiator's' brilliant score. Thomas Newman has done a lot of great work; his choice of Mozart for 'The Shawshank Redemption' was a master stroke (symphony number 9, IIRC). Williams, of course, has composed music for the two latest editions of the Metal Gear trilogy to great acclaim, along with many great films. So, why not pick up the Official Soundtrack of your favourite film and appreciate the classical music within it? ;)

[Oy_the_Great]

You know you have my support on this Oy. :)

 

I think people don't realise they actually enjoy classical music. As funny as that may sound, I direct them to their favourite films. One thing that makes a great film is it's musical score, which is quite often a classical one. LOTR, like Oy said, is an obvious one. Rob D's music for The Matrix was inspired by classical music. There are many others.

 

 

 

I implore you to look at these three musicians first: Thomas Newman, Hanz Zimmer and Harry Gregson-Williams. Between them, they have put some of the most famous scores to film. Zimmer was the master behind 'Gladiator's' brilliant score. Thomas Newman has done a lot of great work; his choice of Mozart for 'The Shawshank Redemption' was a master stroke (symphony number 9, IIRC). Williams, of course, has composed music for the two latest editions of the Metal Gear trilogy to great acclaim, along with many great films. So, why not pick up the Official Soundtrack of your favourite film and appreciate the classical music within it? ;)

 

 

 

Thx for the support Bubs :) I've gotta make a note of those artists you mentioned; haven't got anything from them. Now that we're talking about good soundtracks: here's one for the Braveheart and Requiem for a Dream fans:

 

 

 

This beautiful Monday's Tunes!

 

 

 

Braveheart theme [Enya]

 

Requiem for a Dream soundtrack: Lux Aeterna [Clint Mansell]

 

 

 

Take your time to listen to it; but above all: enjoy! Oy

[How2PK]

I don't think there are a lot of people that listen to soundtracks seperately form the movie. Mainly because they see it as a part of the movie, nothing more, nothing less. It's designed for something else. Especially with those big soundtrack composers the music gives me a too fabricated feeling to enjoy it seperated from the movie. But that's me, I'm sure there are people who think differently.

[Ragen]

I do enjoy some classical music, just not a lot of the stuff they have on Classic FM. That all sounds samey and I know that the classic genre has a lot more to offer.

 

 

 

Edit - That Braveheart tune always brings tears to my eyes. Not many pieces of music can claim to have done that.

[katha610]

for me, it always depends on the "song", same with classical music.

[apinagez]

Pachelbel's canon on guitar is just awesome Oy! Thanks for that!

 

I have been trying to get into classical music lately, but didn't know where to start from, besides some Beethoven.

 

This thread might help me. :)

 

 

 

Steve Vai plays a nice version, more like an adaptation, of Beethoven's Ode to Joy on his album Passion and Warfare.

[Oy_the_Great]

Pachelbel's canon on guitar is just awesome Oy! Thanks for that!

 

I have been trying to get into classical music lately, but didn't know where to start from, besides some Beethoven.

 

 

 

Steve Vai plays a nice version, more like an adaptation, of Beethoven's Ode to Joy on his album Passion and Warfare.

 

 

 

Anytime Api! I'll post more every day, I have about 7 Gb of beautiful classical music on my comp. That's 10% of my total music files :

[blue107]

yea, pachabels canon by jerryc is excellent, i attempted to play it but it didnt work out too well, he is definitely using a pedal of somesort, the intro was easy but couldnt get the right sound out of it because i dont have a pedal to make a note last that long and did good on the song until the really fast parts :s

 

 

 

someday im gonna set aside a day and just learn the song

[Scars]

Pachelbel's Canon on guitar was just amazing & liked the Enya-Braveheart theme as well.

 

 

 

Good thread Oy! :thumbsup:

[Oy_the_Great]

All right! Today's a new day, and more time for some good music!

 

 

 

The first is Hurt by Nine Inch Nails. Odd choice on the first sight? Well, this is one of the songs of NIN that leans on the door of classical music, it's one of those songs that slowly reach their peek. So that explains my choice.

 

Second is R̮̦̉̉yksopp with Triumphant. R̮̦̉̉yksopp has quite a lot of songs where they get their inspiration from classical music, this is one of them.

 

And finally, a minimalistic tune, by a Belgian artist, that is very often used in publicity for cell phones here, it's a beauty.

 

 

 

Enjoy your day!

 

 

 

Hurt - NIN

 

Triumphant - R̮̦̉̉yksopp

 

Struggle for Pleasure - Wim Mertens

[vmser]

May I recommend Bach - Air on a g string, as played in the movie se7en? ;)

[Scars]

Royksopp-Triumphant was really nice.

 

 

 

Good job updating. :)

[Oy_the_Great]

Thanks Scars :)

 

These aren't really classical pieces, but rather techno with a classical touch. Enjoy!

 

 

 

DJ Shadow: Building steam with a Grain of Salt

 

The Chemical Brothers: Asleep from Day

 

 

 

Tomorow I'll try to post Vmser's Air on a G-string.

[vmser]

While you're at it, throw in Barbers 'adagio for strings'? (as played in le fabuleux destin d'Am̮̩lie Poulin, for exampe)

[Oy_the_Great]

While you're at it, throw in Barbers 'adagio for strings'? (as played in le fabuleux destin d'Am̮̩̉̉lie Poulin, for exampe)

 

 

 

Weird, I have the film's soundtrack, but there's no 'adagio for strings' in it.

 

 

 

Edit: I have an idea of what you mean; the titles on the score are just scenes from the movie :)

[Evadek]

Classical is probably the most technical music i've ever heard. But it lacks groove which is why I prefer Classical Jazz

[Necromagus]

Haggard: The Observer

 

Haggard: Eppur Si Muove

 

 

 

Two songs by the German band Haggard (current lineup: 16 musicians) that uses symphonic instruments and vocals in music that combines classical elements with death metal roots. All their albums are based on late medieval history (The inquisition, Nostradamus, Galilei). The soprano in Eppur Si Muove gives me shivers :

 

 

 

Also, their albums generally have instrumental interludes that are composed according to actual classical 'rules', such as menuetts.

[Necromagus]

Haggard: The Observer

 

Haggard: Eppur Si Muove

 

 

 

Two songs by the German band Haggard (current lineup: 16 musicians) that uses symphonic instruments and vocals in music that combines classical elements with death metal roots. All their albums are based on late medieval history (The inquisition, Nostradamus, Galilei). The soprano in Eppur Si Muove gives me shivers :

 

 

 

Also, their albums generally have instrumental interludes that are composed according to actual classical 'rules', such as menuetts.

[Necromagus]

Haggard: The Observer

 

Haggard: Eppur Si Muove

 

 

 

Two songs by the German band Haggard (current lineup: 16 musicians) that uses symphonic instruments and vocals in music that combines classical elements with death metal roots. All their albums are based on late medieval history (The inquisition, Nostradamus, Galilei). The soprano in Eppur Si Muove gives me shivers :

 

 

 

Also, their albums generally have instrumental interludes that are composed according to actual classical 'rules', such as menuetts.

[No_OnE]

Lux Aeterna is freaking awesome. I've had this song on my iPod for a few months now.

[Oy_the_Great]

Lux Aeterna is freaking awesome. I've had this song on my iPod for a few months now.

 

 

 

Yeah, I love that song. Its slow pace towards the amazing climax, fantastic. It also creates a mysterious atmosphere first; as if something evil is going to happen. And then of course it does. Perfect piece of music for the intro of the last Lotr movie trailer, of course.

 

 

 

Thanks for the additional songs Necro! They're beautiful, though they're pretty hard, dead metal-alike:). Although a tripple post wasn't really needed :mrgreen: (but yeah, forum is really slow lately).

[Bloodmourn]

Another modern composer that is highly regarded is Nobuo Uematsu, the mastermind behind the Final Fantasy music. His music is quite varied and is very entertaining. Some songs you should find interesting are "One-Winged Angel" from the Final Fantasy VII soundtrack, and "Liberi Fatali" from Final Fantasy VIII. There are countless others, but those two truly stick out.

[Oy_the_Great]

Bach: Air on a G-String

 

Carl Orff: Carmina Burana: O Fortuna!

 

 

 

Enjoy! I have to go to eat, so no time to type any description; they're both very famous classical pieces, I hope you'll appreciate them!