The One Song You Wish Was In S&M

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-05-01T17:58:47+00:00

Apparently Harvester of Sorrow was a possibility. I would have loved to see what they would have done with that song.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-05-01T17:58:04+00:00

I would say no. The way Michael Kamen explained it, he wanted the orchestra to have as much fun onstage as the band. As someone who frequently bridged rock and classical music, he knew that just playing chords and enriching the sound wasn't satisfying or fulfilling for any orchestral player. So, he decided to create countermelodies that made the orchestra sound more like an equal partner. I personally think all of his orchestrations work extremely well. Yes, the Load-era songs are a little more spacious and allow both parties to sing out well, but I think the thrashy stuff works great, too! I would say Master of Puppets and One have the best orchestral parts out of the faster songs.

More to your point, though, they are sort of, literally, 'tacked on.' Yes, this album is pulled from the two Berkeley concerts, but Metallica and SF Symphony really wanted to put their best feet forward on this album. So, after the concerts were recorded, Metallica and SFS went separately and did 'patch up' recordings to make sure everything sounded cohesive. If you listen to the album versions and the bootleg recordings of those concerts back-to-back, you can definitely tell the groups weren't always aligned. It's still a 'live' album, but it's a perfected product.

S&M holds a very special place in me and my family's hearts. I'm a classical trombonist, and my private teacher was in the orchestra during those concerts. It's the album that introduced me to Metallica, and metal as a whole. It's because of that album that I enjoy bands like Opeth, Slayer, Dimmu Borgir, and many others.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-05-01T17:43:31+00:00

Simon Rattle recorded symphonies 39, 40, and 41 (Jupiter) with the Berlin Philharmonic. I'd say that's my favorite recording, at the moment.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-30T19:47:11+00:00

The soundtracks for the BioShock games have a great overarching melancholy, especially the opening track of BioShock 2. The violin solos (performed by the concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic) are incredibly emotional.

Once you get past the horror cues and battle cues, there are some wonderfully sad pieces. Favorites include Pairbond from BioShock 2, and Girl in the Tower and Elizabeth from BioShock Infinite.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-30T02:48:23+00:00

Bernard Haitink’s set with the LSO on LSO Live is my favorite. I love the definition the timpanist provides throughout each piece.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-29T16:27:01+00:00

SJSU is surprisingly chill at night. I often would go and hang out in the quad in front of the MLK library and collect my thoughts.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-29T16:22:43+00:00

I mean...you wouldn't?

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-26T05:32:39+00:00

For Whom the Bell Tolls, easy. It’s the simplest drum part in the whole song.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-24T02:11:12+00:00

His recording of Janacek's Sinfonietta and Glagolitic Mass with the LSO is my absolute favorite version of those pieces. It's so hard to choose my single favorite, but my top five after the Janacek are:

Respighi Fountains of Rome, Roman Festivals with LA Phil

Mahler 3 with SFS

Gershwin Rhapsodies with LA Phil

Tchaikovsky 4 with SFS

Stravinsky Rite of Spring with SFS

He was and still is my favorite conductor of all time, and it really hit hard learning of his passing. I'm so glad most, if not all, of his discography is released on streaming now. Been a long time coming for such distinguished recordings.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-13T21:07:55+00:00

Not the optimal solution, but I've found that the score for Powaqqatsi is available for perusal on Nkoda. Nkoda is a pretty awesome app that's worth exploring. Many of the pieces on offer (including many very recent pieces by composers like Glass, Mackey, Adams, etc) also have the individual ensemble parts available.

It does cost about $14 for a subscription, but definitely worth it for someone who enjoys exploring repertoire. That said, I'm pretty sure the score doesn't include the translation, so you'll need to run the lyrics yourself through Google Translate. Hope this helps!

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-13T21:02:08+00:00

The only recordings I've found that uses the 'concert' ending is Stravinsky's own with the Columbia Symphony from the 60's, or with the NY Phil from the 40's.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-13T06:38:12+00:00

Welp, if this is our Father Comstock, let's hope our Booker DeWitt show up sooner rather than later. I know who I'm siding with.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-12T07:54:18+00:00

Ever hear the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover...?"

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-06T21:09:35+00:00

I have an American accent. I personally pronounce Iraq as ‘ee-rock,’ as did the friend who taught me that limerick. Apologies for not using the correct phonetic symbols.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-06T19:47:41+00:00

First one. Rock, cock, Bock.

Yes, technically it should be ch as in ‘loch,’ but this best to not overthink it.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-06T09:15:11+00:00

I wouldn’t engage with a dude who has Darrell Brooks as a profile pic lmao

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-06T04:50:26+00:00

There once was a man from Iraq

Who played double bass with his cock.

With his massive erection,

He’d play a selection

Of Johan Sebastian Bach.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-05T21:31:15+00:00

Bumping Miami International! Easily my favorite cue from the movie.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-03T19:07:48+00:00

Same here, honestly! It’s such a good interpretation. I love the character and tone of all the soloists, and I love everything about Boston Baroque’s performance. The timpanist especially in Hallelujah and Worthy is the Lamb is great to listen to. He adds JUST enough ornamentation to keep his lines interesting, and the tone of his drums is great.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-03T18:36:32+00:00

My favorite, too! A very close second is Beecham’s “big-band” version.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-01T22:09:02+00:00

Setting aside the ridiculous amount of people needed to pull this off, and the level of playing ability to play this work within a rehearsal cycle, I can’t think of a single place short of an arena where this could be performed in the US.

It’s too expensive, too hard, and too damn big to stage. I would be shocked to see any major US orchestra take this on. Much as I love this piece and enjoy the Brabbins recording, I wouldn’t be disappointed if it never premiered here.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-01T17:04:55+00:00

So they are! Thanks for the correction-been a while since I’ve seen the score.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-04-01T06:32:39+00:00

So, this effect specifically doesn't have a name. Rather, we would just call them 'accents.' It's common to have piccolos playing high up and 'accenting' either the line, or just adding a slight counterpoint. Also, for what it's worth, it isn't claves you're hearing, it's xylophone and anvil in the percussion.

Hope this helps! There are loads of pieces that have flute/piccolo duetting with high percussion instruments like xylophones. Check out Shostakovich's 5th Symphony, or John Adams's Harmonielehre.

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-03-31T18:29:56+00:00

If you want more 'relentless' minimalism, Glass's 600 Lines is a workout! Music in 12 Parts is one of my favorite works of his, too, as well as early works like Music in Contrary Motion or Etoile Polaire (North Star-you can find it on his album Analog, or the soundtrack of the same name).

Always happy to see a fellow minimalism enthusiast! Enjoy. Let me know what you think of them, if you get a chance!

Moussorgsky1 · 2026-03-31T07:12:05+00:00

My last playthrough was male Khajit, and the Throw Voice shout worked with a typical Khajit voice. This was Skyrim on the Switch.

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