Music That Speaks To You
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@thestrangequark -- We finally have some musical overlap!!! Bringing Down the Horse is one of my favorite albums of all-time! It was a part of my "experimental" teenage years. Jacob Dylan is a talent, and so was his father (as a songwriter, not so much in terms of vocal range). For the latest example of Bob's writing, I bring up another country song (I couldn't resist). This is one of my favorites, I just wish it had more banjo. You can never have too much banjo. 
Beautiful song that i like alot.
Inna Modja - C'est La Vie
I like the social message in this music video.
Andreas Bourani - Auf uns
First non english song tthat i bought from Itunes.
2NE1 - Happy
A song about a great country.
Brooks & Dunn - Only In America
Inna Modja - C'est La Vie
I like the social message in this music video.
Andreas Bourani - Auf uns
First non english song tthat i bought from Itunes.
2NE1 - Happy
A song about a great country.
Brooks & Dunn - Only In America
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One to two songs a post, peeps, so we can discuss them! :P
Much of the music that moves me does so because of the videos I make in my head about them. Makes them kind of difficult to explain to others.
This song started out as a hymn, then went through a few permutations, removing the more overtly-Christian aspects of it, now it can appeal to everyone.
My mental picture of it is a song sung by a woman walking through the field where the Climactic Battle between Good and EVIL has just been fought. The Good Guys won, but there was a cost; in lives, in the land itself. But the stakes were so high, the enemy so terrible and cruel, that there was nothing to do but fight... and in victory, even a bitterly-contested, loss-filled one... how can she keep from singing?
This song started out as a hymn, then went through a few permutations, removing the more overtly-Christian aspects of it, now it can appeal to everyone.
My mental picture of it is a song sung by a woman walking through the field where the Climactic Battle between Good and EVIL has just been fought. The Good Guys won, but there was a cost; in lives, in the land itself. But the stakes were so high, the enemy so terrible and cruel, that there was nothing to do but fight... and in victory, even a bitterly-contested, loss-filled one... how can she keep from singing?
I'm very partial to remakes of songs. If I like a song by a particular artist, I often try and find as many remakes as I can of that song. So in my music collection, I have many of the same songs, just recorded by different artist. I also like remakes/reimagines of movies as well but that's for a different thread. Looking through my music collection, I love Squeeze Black Coffee in Bed. However there is something about Sting's version I just love. One of my all time favorite songs from Crowded House, Don't Dream it's Over is simply wonderful. Now Sixpence None the Richer version of Don't Dream it's Over is simply melodic and soothing.
There is one song that I have more versions of than any others, Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit.
Nirvana hit me right at the right time, I was recently out of the Air Force and kinda unsure the direction of my life. I just love this song. While there are many versions of it from Paul Anka to Patti Smith and a barbershop quartet version with the Muppets. There is one that I love above all others and that's Tori Amos version.
Tori Amos is one of my favorite singers and she does a ton of remakes of songs, her Metallica Nothing Else Matters is amazing.
There is one song that I have more versions of than any others, Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit.
Nirvana hit me right at the right time, I was recently out of the Air Force and kinda unsure the direction of my life. I just love this song. While there are many versions of it from Paul Anka to Patti Smith and a barbershop quartet version with the Muppets. There is one that I love above all others and that's Tori Amos version.
Tori Amos is one of my favorite singers and she does a ton of remakes of songs, her Metallica Nothing Else Matters is amazing.
10 years ago Civilization 4 got released and it has one of my favourite opening songs of all time...
It's actually The Lord's Prayer in Swahili set to music, but it's just a great piece that actually sets the mood for the game...
It's actually The Lord's Prayer in Swahili set to music, but it's just a great piece that actually sets the mood for the game...
@thestrangequark was speaking about classical music earlier, I too love me some Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky. I'm sorry but in contrast to TSQ view of Pachelbel's Canon in D, I love this song. In fact it was our wedding march. It was played by a wonderful 3 piece ensemble and everytime I hear the song, I get a teary thinking about my wedding.
However thinking about Classical music got me thinking about modern day orchestra music. Thinking how musical scores for film and television has become our version of Classical music. You can't think about modern musical scores of Film without starting with the master, John Williams. For so many people he's scored the music of our lives. His bombastic, over the top themes are legendary. When I saw Star Wars for the very first time, I felt like I was pushed back into my seat with the opening fanfare. His music for Star Wars has transcended the films, you can't think of one without the other. He has done this with more than just Star Wars. His filmology is litany with almost every blockbuster movie since Jaws.
However famous his Star Wars fanfare is, it's his Imperial March that truly defines Star Wars. This literally could be the National Anthem of some rogue nation. Here is a video of when I went to see the Syracuse Symphoria.
When the Prequels happen, there was a resurgence in John Williams music. His Duel of Fates is probably his finest work in all of Star Wars. Again video from the Syracuse Symphoria.
However thinking about Classical music got me thinking about modern day orchestra music. Thinking how musical scores for film and television has become our version of Classical music. You can't think about modern musical scores of Film without starting with the master, John Williams. For so many people he's scored the music of our lives. His bombastic, over the top themes are legendary. When I saw Star Wars for the very first time, I felt like I was pushed back into my seat with the opening fanfare. His music for Star Wars has transcended the films, you can't think of one without the other. He has done this with more than just Star Wars. His filmology is litany with almost every blockbuster movie since Jaws.
However famous his Star Wars fanfare is, it's his Imperial March that truly defines Star Wars. This literally could be the National Anthem of some rogue nation. Here is a video of when I went to see the Syracuse Symphoria.
When the Prequels happen, there was a resurgence in John Williams music. His Duel of Fates is probably his finest work in all of Star Wars. Again video from the Syracuse Symphoria.
I found this a few years ago, it was how I found out about Tori's version of it.
@Tom Hendricks Canon in D does have an undeniably beautiful melody, but to a cellist? Well, roses are beautiful but imagine that while everyone else got to enjoy their beauty someone spent 20 years scratching you with their thorns. 
I'm partial to the Russians for classical. I love Rachmaninoff -- Vespers and Adagio Sostenuto especially. But, like many, the one that reached into my heart was Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, particularly Variation 18, which happily is short enough to share; the whole piece is about 25 minutes, but this variation clocks in at three. This is one of the most emotional pieces of music in the world.
I'm partial to the Russians for classical. I love Rachmaninoff -- Vespers and Adagio Sostenuto especially. But, like many, the one that reached into my heart was Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, particularly Variation 18, which happily is short enough to share; the whole piece is about 25 minutes, but this variation clocks in at three. This is one of the most emotional pieces of music in the world.
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^ That is gorgeous. Actually, no, gorgeous doesn't adequately describe it. If I had to choose a more fitting word, it would have to be sumptuous. It is decadent, divine, lavish, and opulent in its melodies. Sublime. ❤
Rachmaninoff is amazing, and if we are talking about other Russian composers, I'm a big fan of Stravinsky as well (primarily for his "Firebird Suite"), but sometimes I can't help but want to listen to someone quintessentially American. Someone who embodies some of what is best about the United States, and I think there's no one better for that than George Gershwin, and his Rhapsody in Blue. It never fails to speak to me, I love it so much, and while I've never been to a truly big city like New York, I just feel like if I did I would know it just from this song.
Rachmaninoff is amazing, and if we are talking about other Russian composers, I'm a big fan of Stravinsky as well (primarily for his "Firebird Suite"), but sometimes I can't help but want to listen to someone quintessentially American. Someone who embodies some of what is best about the United States, and I think there's no one better for that than George Gershwin, and his Rhapsody in Blue. It never fails to speak to me, I love it so much, and while I've never been to a truly big city like New York, I just feel like if I did I would know it just from this song.
Ok, here's one of mine. First time I heard this song, it gave me chills! The sparseness of the instrumentation combined with the voice made for a powerfully evocative song, and everytime I listen to it, it leaves me breathless. To this day, the lead singer of The Duhks, Jesse Havie is one my favourite vocalists. They broke up some time ago after releasing an album with a different lead, and while she was good, she didn't convey the same kind of magic as Jesse did. Which is why I was so glad when it was announced they'd be going back into the studio with their original lead for a new album that was released a few years ago.
All the discussion about musicals in another thread made me think of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Every song in that musical impacted me. Every damn one. It came out right as I was finishing high school and going to college, and I honestly can't put into words what the music means to me. There are so many amazing, emotional pieces, ranging from violently angry, to hilariously salacious, to genuinely beautiful. There are a couple that never fail to make me cry.
The first is "Wicked Little Town Reprise". I prefer the original cast recording to the movie version, even though the scene in the movie is really intense and touching, I'm devoted to John Cameron Mitchell. I still want his Hedwig lipstick.
The second is "Midnight Radio", which just reaches right into the soul. And damn, but the scene is good. There have been a lot of actors to play Hedwig, and many I've wanted to see, but no one will ever replace Mitchell:
The first is "Wicked Little Town Reprise". I prefer the original cast recording to the movie version, even though the scene in the movie is really intense and touching, I'm devoted to John Cameron Mitchell. I still want his Hedwig lipstick.
The second is "Midnight Radio", which just reaches right into the soul. And damn, but the scene is good. There have been a lot of actors to play Hedwig, and many I've wanted to see, but no one will ever replace Mitchell:
There are two Broadway shows that move me more than any others. I've had the pleasure to see many excellent shows like Rent, Miss Saigon, Urinetown, Les Miserable, Legally Blond and many more. However there are two that stand out for me.
My very first outing to Broadway was to see Phantom of the Opera and I got to see it with Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford. I'm still in love with Phantom to this day, I've seen it many times over the years. While nothing can compare to the first time, it's still brings me great joy.
You want to be surprised, look up Nicole Scherziners version. She kills it.
The second Broadway show to really get me was Wicked. It's like perfection, perfection on stage, like one true moment of perfection in the world. The pairing of Inina Manzel and Kristin Chenoweth is beyond genius, I can honestly say that Defying Gravity brings me to tears every time I hear it.
Glee used Defying Gravity not once but twice to great effect.
My very first outing to Broadway was to see Phantom of the Opera and I got to see it with Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford. I'm still in love with Phantom to this day, I've seen it many times over the years. While nothing can compare to the first time, it's still brings me great joy.
You want to be surprised, look up Nicole Scherziners version. She kills it.
The second Broadway show to really get me was Wicked. It's like perfection, perfection on stage, like one true moment of perfection in the world. The pairing of Inina Manzel and Kristin Chenoweth is beyond genius, I can honestly say that Defying Gravity brings me to tears every time I hear it.
Glee used Defying Gravity not once but twice to great effect.
There are a lot of songs that speak to me but this one's gotten me pretty recently:
The lyrics are in the video description on youtube. I can't even put my finger on why it works so well but I've definitely got my own scenario for the setting of the song. As I said it just feels real... the not knowing you're doing the right thing...
The lyrics are in the video description on youtube. I can't even put my finger on why it works so well but I've definitely got my own scenario for the setting of the song. As I said it just feels real... the not knowing you're doing the right thing...
@Coloratura and @thestrangequark - my love of classical and opera already on record here (excuse the XD pun!), but agree with you on Rachmaninoff, even though some purists (snobs?) I know find him a bit 'chocolate boxy' . I just find him utterly romantic. Have the four piano concertos on phone and listen to at least once or more a week!
For anyone who does like Rachmaninoff, here's a recent good BBC4 documentary:
And in the Amazon spirit of 'you may also like this', can also recommend in similar vein Greig and Schumann piano concertos, and Brahms 1st and 2nd concertos.
I also like En Vogue's sampling of R's Prelude In C here:
On some other selections, also love 2NE1. And while not big Dylan fan (Desire is only album own) , do like distinctive voices like his, Bjork's, Tom Waits and Yma Sumac.
. I just find him utterly romantic. Have the four piano concertos on phone and listen to at least once or more a week!For anyone who does like Rachmaninoff, here's a recent good BBC4 documentary:
And in the Amazon spirit of 'you may also like this', can also recommend in similar vein Greig and Schumann piano concertos, and Brahms 1st and 2nd concertos.
I also like En Vogue's sampling of R's Prelude In C here:
On some other selections, also love 2NE1
. And while not big Dylan fan (Desire is only album own) , do like distinctive voices like his, Bjork's, Tom Waits and Yma Sumac.
Wha-? I MUST HAVE THIS GIVE IT TO ME.
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