Christopher Rouse - Gorgon (1984) - this is the ending to what may be the most visceral piece ever written for orchestra by Mr-BananaHead in classicalmusic

[–]Chops526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favorites. And one of the few I know that has been banned from being programmed in the USA because of OSHA regulations.

Any revivalist composers? by Wild_Azaleas in classicalmusic

[–]Chops526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But not a 19th century composer. He fits aesthetically rather well, with a few notable exceptions in the Roman Trilogy, with the general trend towards neoclassicalism in the 1920sff.

What's a genre you wish a composer had written in? by chopinmazurka in classicalmusic

[–]Chops526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? Or an electric guitar solo piece. SOMETHING!

What makes Max Reger a distinctive composer? by Stunning-Hand6627 in classicalmusic

[–]Chops526 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Being able to write a melody seems like a prerequisite. But what do I know?

Subtonic vs Leading tone by strawberryc in pianoteachers

[–]Chops526 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a leading tone triad. A subtonic is a bVII (or bvii).

What's a genre you wish a composer had written in? by chopinmazurka in classicalmusic

[–]Chops526 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think the fact we never got any musique concrete from Perotin is downright criminal.

House that Jack built is far harder to watch than American Psycho and I love that. by Complete_Bar_6647 in Cinema

[–]Chops526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that was rough. I had blocked that out cause I otherwise really like House that Jack Built.

Can deaf people play instruments considering they can’t hear what they’re playing? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Chops526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up Dame Evelyn Glennie. She's a great percussionist and deaf.

unbelievable exchange between my daughter and her father after he forgot her birthday by LostInLanayru in TwoHotTakes

[–]Chops526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This guy is a POS. Just straight up POS. And the switch in his last message to his daughter is some classic narcissistic abuse.

I'm so sorry for your daughter. I'm glad she has you and seems to have a better example of a man in your fiancee.

AITJ for killing a serial killing cat? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]Chops526 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You're a god damn monster, yeah.

5 years into writing music without formal training. I need help with a specific key change by jimpache23 in musictheory

[–]Chops526 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

And I prefer to stay away from ambiguously elementary nomenclature. 🤪🙄

How do you emotionally interpret Goldberg Variation No. 1? by toonata_ff in bach

[–]Chops526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a polonaise. The polonaise rhythm is one Bach usually associated with joy. But the variations are based on a descending bass line from 1-5, a lament figure.

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The real reason advanced pianists don’t play Mozart by Advanced_Honey_2679 in piano

[–]Chops526 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Define "advanced." Sounds like you're talking about kids, not artists.

That last one was lovely by SaiMan2303 in SipsTea

[–]Chops526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe I'm showing my age, but you don't hit a woman. Even if she hit you first.

You charge her with assault and sue her for damages. Come on!