Diving into classical music

Uncut Rubber · 11-01-2009, 08:04 PM

I've recently started listening to classical music.

Pieces I know and like so far are the "1812 Overture" (you know, the tune used in V for Vendetta) and the "Slavonic March", both by Tchaikovsky, Moussorgsky's entire Pictures At An Exhibition "album", and Ravel's "Boléro".
Also, I am just in love with the "Ride of the Valkyries" tune (think: helicopters in Apocalypse Now) from Wagner's Valkyrie opera.
There are also a lot of classical pieces that leave me cold, though. A friend of mine who mostly listens to classical music once persuaded me to listen to Beethoven's entire 9th Symphony, only to discover - to his shock - that I didn't really care for it. I think my taste is geared more towards bombastic, epic-sounding pieces than light and subtle music.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

MichelleLBC · 11-02-2009, 06:24 PM

I love classical music but im more of pop chick so i couldnt give u any suggestions.

MusicMan · 11-02-2009, 09:32 PM

I think you'll be pleased with the tracks on this CD.

And if you get a chance, watch Disney's "Fantasia"

Uncut Rubber · 11-02-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan

I think you'll be pleased with the tracks on this CD.

And if you get a chance, watch Disney's "Fantasia"

Gee, thanks a lot. I'll definitely check out some of those pieces!

Stringbender · 11-03-2009, 11:29 PM

The ORIGINAL Disney fantasia is awesome!! I'm still looking for it on DVD since my VCR copy is worn out. BUT, I'll add the newer version of Fantasia (think it was "Fantasia 2000") is not as good.. "Night on Bald Mountain" rolling into "Ave Maria" (on the original) is just perfect because the visuals of devils/demons/Hell going towards Monks and the whole "dark vs. light" thing with the music is stunning.
well.. let's see bombastic classical.. Beethoven's 5th works -the 9th really doesn't start getting bombastic until the 4th movement.
Bach- perhaps some of the Tocatta and Fugue stuff would suit you.
Mozart. -"Confutatis" from Mozart's Requiem is really good- but alas you have to sift through a few boring operatic pieces to get to it.
Albinoni- adagio in G.. used a lot for slower/sad pieces in music..I THINK it too was in Apocalypse Now.
I KNOW who you want- hell..can't remember the name and he's one of my all time favorites for bombstic classical pieces.. this composer did "Thieving Magpie"- you might want to look that up..
also- Grieg.. the hall of the mountan King (from which savatage took and made into a metal classic)..

these are pretty decent for starters.. I have a good idea of what you're looking for.. classical pieces you can literally visualize fighting or explosions while listening..

janyoung101 · 11-04-2009, 08:36 PM

I love classical music when I'm in the mood for it, but lately I've been listening to a lot of it in the evenings to help wind down before bed... I'm a lover of Mozart and Bach- have you listened to any of their stuff yet? Let me know what you think!

Stringbender · 11-04-2009, 11:26 PM

agreed. Mozart and Bach are awesome! Plus, they have TONS of stuff- (Mozart has some insane number of compositions) -you ar bound to find something you like in there!

Oh- the Classical composer whop did "The Thieving Magpie" was Rossini.. amazing stuff- (magpie is excellent- after the first 2 minutes where some of it sounds a bit like a Sousa march..trust me, if you can make it through the first 2 minutes it pirals into a magnificent piece!) - your best bet is to find Rossini Overtures.. you'll get Barber of Seville, Thieving Magpie and William Tell Overture (which some of this became the infamous "Lone Ranger theme song") lots of great stuff to listen to with this composer. I've spent a lot of time learning his overtures and adapting them to my style of rock guitar and I can say that it's a lot of fun to play and challenging with scales and runs everywhere.. it's pretty "bombastic" for classical music!

Uncut Rubber · 11-05-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by janyoung101

I love classical music when I'm in the mood for it, but lately I've been listening to a lot of it in the evenings to help wind down before bed... I'm a lover of Mozart and Bach- have you listened to any of their stuff yet? Let me know what you think!

Well, I haven't listened to very much of their stuff. From what I've heard, though, I sometimes find Mozart a bit too "soft". As for Bach, I've only heard a few of his organ pieces, which are rather depressing if you ask me.

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Originally Posted by Stringbender

these are pretty decent for starters.. I have a good idea of what you're looking for.. classical pieces you can literally visualize fighting or explosions while listening..

Exactly.
I'll certainly check out some of those Rossini pieces.
Another composer I'm getting into is Liszt - works like the "Dance of Death" or the "Battle of the Huns" really blow me away.

11-01-2009, 08:04 PM	#1
Uncut Rubber One Step Beyond... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Secret hideout in the Pennines Posts: 1,547 Thanks: 36 Thanked 84 Times in 71 Posts Rep Power: 76	I've recently started listening to classical music. Pieces I know and like so far are the "1812 Overture" (you know, the tune used in V for Vendetta) and the "Slavonic March", both by Tchaikovsky, Moussorgsky's entire Pictures At An Exhibition "album", and Ravel's "Boléro". Also, I am just in love with the "Ride of the Valkyries" tune (think: helicopters in Apocalypse Now) from Wagner's Valkyrie opera. There are also a lot of classical pieces that leave me cold, though. A friend of mine who mostly listens to classical music once persuaded me to listen to Beethoven's entire 9th Symphony, only to discover - to his shock - that I didn't really care for it. I think my taste is geared more towards bombastic, epic-sounding pieces than light and subtle music. Thoughts? Suggestions? __________________ I hope that you will understand I do not mean to cause offence, and that no wolfbirds will be sent upon me as a result of this post. Yours sincerely, Uncut Rubber

11-02-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
MusicMan "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." - Voltaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 7,380 Thanks: 564 Thanked 463 Times in 404 Posts Rep Power: 500	I think you'll be pleased with the tracks on this CD. And if you get a chance, watch Disney's "Fantasia" __________________ Rules! A definite must-read How to upload music to the Music Showcase. How to embed a YouTube video. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

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Stringbender Guitar Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: they call it "Earth", the structure is called a "house". Posts: 1,520 Thanks: 261 Thanked 199 Times in 172 Posts Rep Power: 130	The ORIGINAL Disney fantasia is awesome!! I'm still looking for it on DVD since my VCR copy is worn out. BUT, I'll add the newer version of Fantasia (think it was "Fantasia 2000") is not as good.. "Night on Bald Mountain" rolling into "Ave Maria" (on the original) is just perfect because the visuals of devils/demons/Hell going towards Monks and the whole "dark vs. light" thing with the music is stunning. well.. let's see bombastic classical.. Beethoven's 5th works -the 9th really doesn't start getting bombastic until the 4th movement. Bach- perhaps some of the Tocatta and Fugue stuff would suit you. Mozart. -"Confutatis" from Mozart's Requiem is really good- but alas you have to sift through a few boring operatic pieces to get to it. Albinoni- adagio in G.. used a lot for slower/sad pieces in music..I THINK it too was in Apocalypse Now. I KNOW who you want- hell..can't remember the name and he's one of my all time favorites for bombstic classical pieces.. this composer did "Thieving Magpie"- you might want to look that up.. also- Grieg.. the hall of the mountan King (from which savatage took and made into a metal classic).. these are pretty decent for starters.. I have a good idea of what you're looking for.. classical pieces you can literally visualize fighting or explosions while listening.. __________________ Only with the eyes closed can one begin to truly see.

11-04-2009, 11:26 PM	#7
Stringbender Guitar Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: they call it "Earth", the structure is called a "house". Posts: 1,520 Thanks: 261 Thanked 199 Times in 172 Posts Rep Power: 130	agreed. Mozart and Bach are awesome! Plus, they have TONS of stuff- (Mozart has some insane number of compositions) -you ar bound to find something you like in there! Oh- the Classical composer whop did "The Thieving Magpie" was Rossini.. amazing stuff- (magpie is excellent- after the first 2 minutes where some of it sounds a bit like a Sousa march..trust me, if you can make it through the first 2 minutes it pirals into a magnificent piece!) - your best bet is to find Rossini Overtures.. you'll get Barber of Seville, Thieving Magpie and William Tell Overture (which some of this became the infamous "Lone Ranger theme song") lots of great stuff to listen to with this composer. I've spent a lot of time learning his overtures and adapting them to my style of rock guitar and I can say that it's a lot of fun to play and challenging with scales and runs everywhere.. it's pretty "bombastic" for classical music! __________________ Only with the eyes closed can one begin to truly see.

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11-02-2009, 06:24 PM	#2
MichelleLBC Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 17	I love classical music but im more of pop chick so i couldnt give u any suggestions.

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janyoung101 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 19	I love classical music when I'm in the mood for it, but lately I've been listening to a lot of it in the evenings to help wind down before bed... I'm a lover of Mozart and Bach- have you listened to any of their stuff yet? Let me know what you think!

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