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Post by driscollmusick on Jan 13, 2020 23:39:55 GMT
Submitting this for the Berlin Competition...
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Post by gx on Jan 16, 2020 18:26:25 GMT
Hi John. You really paint a perfectly matched musical context for the ebb and flow of drama. I love your sense of transition, and where to pause. Great work, here! (and I dare say, it has that definite 'Driscoll' stamp, - just in case you are attempting a shape shifting move, here:)
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Post by driscollmusick on Jan 16, 2020 19:04:34 GMT
Hi John. You really paint a perfectly matched musical context for the ebb and flow of drama. I love your sense of transition, and where to pause. Great work, here! (and I dare say, it has that definite 'Driscoll' stamp, - just in case you are attempting a shape shifting move, here:) Thanks, G! I'm curious what you mean about the "Driscoll" stamp, although I'm sure it will be something near impossible to shake...
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Post by gx on Jan 16, 2020 19:41:23 GMT
as hard to shake as 'the Charleston' I refuse to wrestle with the equator on that timeless question "Who are you?" To which, your response is the most apropos - "Who do you say that I am?" To wit, I realize I am only but a collection of sounds Let's not venture further into the sine qua non.
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Post by gx on Jan 16, 2020 19:54:05 GMT
ps.. Freud said that quiet self reflection is a morbid thing to do. (Maybe for him:) Yes, there are those that ruminate on the identity question as it relates to various composers, most of whom have contracted the disease afflicting those who call themselves, musicologists. Time for tea. Kettle boiling - (high C#)
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Post by driscollmusick on Jan 16, 2020 19:56:28 GMT
as hard to shake as 'the Charleston' I refuse to wrestle with the equator on that timeless question "Who are you?" To which, your response is the most apropos - "Who do you say that I am?" To wit, I realize I am only but a collection of sounds Let's not venture further into the sine qua non. Riddles all the way down... Just so long as you're not saying I'm relying too much on the same tricks! If you think I am, you should definitely tell me
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Post by gx on Jan 16, 2020 20:07:35 GMT
No, not all all. Your ease of expression with that fluid emotional arc is exquisitely sensitive. I was really complimenting you - regarding 'that' stamp. BTW, I enjoyed watching that Stravinsky vid. Somewhat relating here, as mentioned, as he shifted stylistically, one still heard, 'Stravinsky'. You might enjoy "Conversations with Stravinsky" - by Robert Craft - (the guy mentioned in the video.) A series of books, where he travels with Stravinsky around the world - for a year , or some such.. Meeting all these artists, dignitaries, writers, etc. The book is a hilarious romp, truly. Craft has a wonderful sense of story telling and wit.
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Post by driscollmusick on Jan 16, 2020 20:55:53 GMT
No, not all all. Your ease of expression with that fluid emotional arc is exquisitely sensitive. I was really complimenting you - regarding 'that' stamp. BTW, I enjoyed watching that Stravinsky vid. Somewhat relating here, as mentioned, as he shifted stylistically, one still heard, 'Stravinsky'. You might enjoy "Conversations with Stravinsky" - by Robert Craft - (the guy mentioned in the video.) A series of books, where he travels with Stravinsky around the world - for a year , or some such.. Meeting all these artists, dignitaries, writers, etc. The book is a hilarious romp, truly. Craft has a wonderful sense of story telling and wit. OK! Thanks again--appreciate it. Re: Stravinsky--yeah, he's always the composer I think of who "maintained his voice" despite some rather drastic style changes. I haven't read any of Craft's writings, but I have always been skeptical of his person. I recall never really liking any of his recordings as conductor and while much of Stravinsky's late music is great, I understand Stravinsky's pivot to atonality was devastating to a generation of tonal composers who considered him their last best hope. Of course times have changed, but I did get that "Why are you writing this outdated tonal music?" when I was in school. Maybe I take it all a little too personally...?
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Post by gx on Jan 16, 2020 21:52:54 GMT
Yes, but, ironically, it is personal. That doesn't mean that they'll 'get you' (understand your conviction) though. But, it is silly to think that a formalized model (12 tone, for example, all the way to where all musical components must subscribe to a perceived approach) will necessarily 'validate' one's expression anymore than the droplets splayed on the ground from a spilled coke. Maybe Coke standing a better chance One must be convinced, it seems to me, however expansive (or not) or current (or not) the palette employed. (And lines cannot be drawn so cleanly in such matters, as in many great compositions). Besides, there are many bad pieces written in every style -. I do have to be in a certain mood for Boulez, and old styles can erode the ear, if not careful. As I'm sure my philosophical credit allotment is now depleted, a quote comes to mind: "In the long run, any words about music are less important than the music. Anyone who thinks otherwise is not worth talking to." (Shostakovich)
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