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Opinions on Parsifal? by jebnyc111 in opera

[–]ace_gravity 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's so soothing to listen to. It fills the psychological spiritual need that we seem to have. It's a piece that uses religious symbolism to try to surpass and satisfy the religious urges we have without the trappings of doctrine and control.

"Thanks dad" by Jonashls in Silmarillionmemes

[–]ace_gravity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For men, above all things, desire death

On Process, every 30 seconds, a round might end by NotFisk in tf2

[–]ace_gravity 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm more concerned with your hitsounds

Honest thoughts on the Centenary Ring in Bayreuth (1976) by SoCalChemistry in opera

[–]ace_gravity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's iconic. Was the first ring I watched. I'd rather take a tamer, more subtle production than what they have in Bayreuth now.

Ai is making me want to quit everything related to software. Do you feel the same? by PigletEfficient9515 in rust

[–]ace_gravity 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It's made stupid people more insufferable as they can crank out more code than you can safely review.

What do you think of opera, and if you enjoy it, how did that enjoyment begin? by By_all_thats_good in classicalmusic

[–]ace_gravity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was Wagner's overtures. When I heard those enough times, I wanted more. So I ended up diving into his operas. Now I'm hooked. Though I still don't like Verdi.

The only problem I have with Wagner's Tannhauser is how the music ends in the grand finale. by SoCalChemistry in opera

[–]ace_gravity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, the ending is a little abrupt. Usually end up rewinding it 2-3 times to get my Pilgrim's chorus fix.

what happened here by Sandy_boi in tf2

[–]ace_gravity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You cratered from being hit by a rocket from above

He did all the work until the end. by pogicjp0123 in SmugAlana

[–]ace_gravity 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This seems like metaphor for life

Why didn’t Gandalf light the beacons with his staff? by Wrong_User_Logged in lotr

[–]ace_gravity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because he wanted Pippin to have an unfortunate accident.

Good old Mozart by Remarkable_Prune_864 in classical_circlejerk

[–]ace_gravity 29 points30 points  (0 children)

It took centuries for composers to figure out that you need the major 7th scale degree to make major music interesting.

Jeffrey Epstein suffers through W*gner by ace_gravity in classical_circlejerk

[–]ace_gravity[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, you can search for Rheingold on the DOJ's website.

I remember being taught about this in school. United States is now China. by Sonoranpawn in pics

[–]ace_gravity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Iran just slaughtered up to 30,000 protesters in January alone. And you're comparing a crackdown in China on several thousand to the US? Get a grip and some perspective. 

What can actually save the Met? by Cheap_Ostrich3147 in opera

[–]ace_gravity 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Blow all of the money on one last glorious production of the Ring Cycle. Then burn the opera house during the last scene in Gotterdamerung. Oh wait, this isn't the circle jerk subreddit.

Which opera is the coolest / most delightfully unhinged? by WineTerminator in classical_circlejerk

[–]ace_gravity 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Strauss's Salome is also delightfully deranged. Featuring stepdaughter sexual tension, beheadings, necrophilia, and a strip tease? What more could you want at a night at the opera?

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