Anyone listen to Classical Music?

Claiomh · 29-03-2015 11:40AM

endacl wrote: »

I teach that. It never comes into its own.

There's some serious 'Emperor's New Clothes' syndrome going on in modern classical music.

The move from the Conservatoire to the University in the early part of the last century was not a good one for composition. Music departments are full of young composers, writing music to pass exams and impress other composition students with the cleverness of it all...

Is it bad that I really like it? Theres so much going on there that interests me, with the constant repeating motif in the piano and the trad/dance like interjections from the strings. To me it has a lot of energy and certainly a well written piece of music. In the interests of full disclosure, Im a working musician and was involved in the production of his opera "The importance of being Earnest" a few years ago. He was an absolutely lovely guy and very open about his music. The opera was difficult to get into at first, but as you heard it more and more it really grew on you. Anyway, as an avid classical music fan here one of my favourites..Incredible music and playing!

www(dot)youtube.com/watch?v=xK7z2NhUrsQ

Pyridine · 29-03-2015 12:37PM

OK so not classical, and maybe not even modern classical but still good imo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWqnU5lFksA

For modern classical: Ludivico Einaudi, Yiruma and Philip Glass.

Also check out something like the Section: Strung Out on OK Computer to see adaptations of modern music to "classical"

robman60 · 29-03-2015 12:58PM

I can't listen to any other music when I'm studying so I quite like it. Haven't listened to that much but my favourite is Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata

bnt · 29-03-2015 08:47PM

One of my favourite TV comedies in recent years uses extracts from the overture to the opera "Ruslan and Lyudmila" by Mikhail Glinka as its theme music:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jctNxeMtRQg

dublinman1990 · 29-03-2015 10:16PM

I do listen to some classical music but it's mostly modern classical music from video game and film scores.

Even classical interpretations of songs can get the classical music treatment as well with examples like this.......

and this

http://thepianoguys.com/portfolio/batman-evolution/

I bought these guys recent album and I thought that had excellent musical interpretations to listen to. You should have a listen to them at some stage they are a fantastic group of musicians to listen to when you have the free time.

HugsiePie · 29-03-2015 10:48PM

I started listening to this to study back at Christmas, and for every teensy little exam/test/mcq since I still listen to it, I cant study without it now

The silence kills me and I cant keep concentration without it playing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDcBzA7X9Hg

LaVail · 06-04-2015 03:49PM

Listening to Ludovico Einaudi a lot lately. Some of his work brings tears to the eyes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ8zglIXZi8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1DRDcGlSsE

Gonzovision · 06-04-2015 05:11PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAWFqLjMc-w

SimonTemplar · 06-04-2015 05:14PM

Duggy747 wrote: »

Which Hans Zimmer did a good job with for The Lone Ranger

Hans Zimmer was the primary composer for The Lone Ranger but one of his collaborators, Geoff Zanelli, actually adapted William Tell for that cue.

evolving_doors · 06-04-2015 05:30PM

Lyric FM is quite good these days for a change.

Blue of the night on lyric FM can throw up some gems but not quite 'classical'.

John Kelly if you like alien zen like meditation on long drives.

Nova on sunday night ironing work shirts whilst getting roaring drunk. Be carefull though its avant garde so it could be twenty minutes of a low hum with minimal bleeps.

Marty in the morning for light chewing gum if yer sick of all the news stations and today fm isnt yer thing.

movies and musicals sunday midday if yer sick of sport and current affairs.

Gay Byrne on sunday day if like listening to him talk about rubbish.

Dr Strange · 06-04-2015 05:33PM

Yes, many good ones have been mentioned. I love it. Like to add Smetana to it, particularly his piece the Moldau (Moldau is a river in today's Czech Republic). When he wrote it he was already deaf but you can just imagine the river starting of as a small spring and growing majestically, the falls, and then the quieter areas again. Smetana clearly loved his country and the piece is actually from his work Ma Vlast (My Country):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G4NKzmfC-Q

Robsweezie · 06-04-2015 05:44PM

nothing like a bit of Beethoven on a Friday night with the lads

AndyBoBandy · 06-04-2015 05:47PM

Give me some Mozart or Beethoven over No Direction or Tayler fluckin Swift any day.

mickstupp · 06-04-2015 05:50PM

Very partial to Faure and Rachmaninov. Bit of Satie, too. Delibes' Lakme is about the only opera I care for, and I love it.

marienbad · 06-04-2015 05:52PM

fiachr_a wrote: »

. That guy off Grafton St playing the spoons has more talent than most of these middle-class music students in Irish universities doing everything 'right'.

I think not.

marienbad · 06-04-2015 06:06PM

SaveOurLyric wrote: »

Yes. Subjective in terms of how much enjoyment it gives you. But objectivity does not excuse the emperor's new clothes weakness in modern classical music. Lots of people enjoy Westlife's music from their perspective. That still doesnt mean its any good though.

What weakness in modern classical music ? The best of the modern stuff easily bears comparison with the greats of the past.

90% of it is probably rubbish and won't stand the test of time , but that is just like all classical music through the ages . There are 1000's of operas but only a couple of hundred in the repertoire , same with the other genres - symphonic, chamber, solo.

It is just fashionable to knock the modern stuff, but what is the point of just doing variations on Clair de Lune or The Swan , particularly as we have the soundtrack industry for that . Over 300 films using the Debussy piece at the last count.

Never knock originality , you might miss the Beethoven of our time.

RonanP77 · 06-04-2015 07:15PM

I love listening to it occasionally, it's very relaxing but don't know enough about it to be able to pick out a CD I'd like for the car.

Einhard · 06-04-2015 09:42PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdIpoE2LEps

goose2005 · 06-04-2015 10:15PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXU7I_Yyi2Y

probably my favourite

yellowlabrador · 06-04-2015 10:39PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh8q6CfhjtI

This has me mesmerised. Glenn gould is the master.

SaveOurLyric · 06-04-2015 10:49PM

marienbad wrote: »

What weakness in modern classical music ? The best of the modern stuff easily bears comparison with the greats of the past.

90% of it is probably rubbish and won't stand the test of time , but that is just like all classical music through the ages . There are 1000's of operas but only a couple of hundred in the repertoire , same with the other genres - symphonic, chamber, solo.

It is just fashionable to knock the modern stuff, but what is the point of just doing variations on Clair de Lune or The Swan , particularly as we have the soundtrack industry for that . Over 300 films using the Debussy piece at the last count.

Never knock originality , you might miss the Beethoven of our time.

There is more than enough top quality music to last most normal people a lifetime and more. No need to go looking for the Beethoven of our time and risk wading through 99% dross. Life is too short. We have enough already.

Sure, compose away and keep the kids happy with drivel and the soundtrack of their era. But its ephemeral and worthless in the bigger scheme.

Good music is so fricking darned cheap these days too - bought the Brilliant Classics box set of 66 Vivaldi cds last week. Super music. Super playing. For pennies. Everyone should have it.

marienbad · 06-04-2015 11:14PM

SaveOurLyric wrote: »

There is more than enough top quality music to last most normal people a lifetime and more. No need to go looking for the Beethoven of our time and risk wading through 99% dross. Life is too short. We have enough already.

Sure, compose away and keep the kids happy with drivel and the soundtrack of their era. But its ephemeral and worthless in the bigger scheme.

Good music is so fricking darned cheap these days too - bought the Brilliant Classics box set of 66 Vivaldi cds last week. Super music. Super playing. For pennies. Everyone should have it.

With that attitude there is more than enough of everything , books, music ,film , in fact all creative works . Imagine if Beethoven or Vivaldi had thought like that ? Why bother as we can't improve on Monteverdi or Bach ?

And people thought Beethoven was drivel also, and Joyce, Stravinsky, Matisse,Godard . What a poor would it would be .

'We have enough already' - what a frightening attitude :eek:

And what makes you think it is drivel ? Lots of people think that adjective is more appropriate to Vivaldi .

darkdubh · 07-04-2015 10:18AM

Im Part-ial to a bit of Arvo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtFPdBUl7XQ

Charlie19 · 12-04-2015 11:50PM

I dont have any on my ipod, but I do like classical music and it must be down to hearing famous pieces in movie soundtracks. Some modern day music artists use famous samples of classical music. Movies, TV and even computer games are known for using Classical/Opera music in their work.

Maybe classical music is your thing.

What Classical/Opera music do you like?

I'll get the ball rolling with two well known.