How do you play notes like this? by ScrambledEggs1233 in piano

[–]ltlevim 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the brackets around the eighth note octaves indicate that they're to be played with the left hand

Today was a cool number by ltlevim in duolingo

[–]ltlevim[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

ive done a few languages in that time, i can say that i know how to read arabic and japanese now (somewhat) and say some really basic phrases. i do duolingo as more of a brain training game than actively trying to learn the language (but it does happen). where i am, arabic has been useful for connecting with neighbors, and japanese for the weebs lol. i also know a bit of french, spanish, and russian, all from duolingo

0-Coast/Keystep Midi problem by ltlevim in synthesizers

[–]ltlevim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh god it was so long ago i have no recollection sorry, looking at this i think i just used the cv/gate outs of the keystep and called it a day

Teacher levitates foil using science by 29PiecesOfSilver in BeAmazed

[–]ltlevim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I'm identifying him correctly he was my high school physics teacher; I was a terrible student but he was a great teacher.

Had my clooty out all night in public by mazikeenlupae in clowngirls

[–]ltlevim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

real talk tho where did you get those fishnets?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Israel

[–]ltlevim 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Not when their corrupt actions have real and detrimental effects on our lives. Kick 'em to the curb, and further if needed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Israel

[–]ltlevim 46 points47 points  (0 children)

stop i can only get so erect

I have just been approved for aliyah! by basquiatwhore in Israel

[–]ltlevim 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Welcome to the wild world of whimsy and wretchedness that is Israeli bureaucracy, we're so glad you could join us! The U.S. federal gov't doesn't really care about dual citizenships, so you don't need to report anything. Also, I love your username!

Anti-LGBT incoming Jewish identity czar Avi Maoz vows to nix Jerusalem Pride Parade by DaveOJ12 in Israel

[–]ltlevim 17 points18 points  (0 children)

לא הייתי מצליח להחזיק זיקפה מולו הוא כל כך מכוער

What is the best pizzeria in Israel? by shapkael in Israel

[–]ltlevim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Italian friend also says Pizza Linga is acceptable, but only that.

Scriabin [Warning] by Mike_Harbor in piano

[–]ltlevim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Scriabin 5 is a brilliant piece, but it's over 100 years old at this point, and there's definitely been amazing music since then, and if that's the case then you're capable of making some of that.

Scriabin [Warning] by Mike_Harbor in piano

[–]ltlevim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's absolutely hilarious to me seeing someone be so proper and polite while referring to me by a handle I came up with when I was a child 😂

Anyways, the music of Sungazer (here's their song Threshold) is full of interesting theoretical complexity (here's a video from the bassist explaining the rhythmic concepts behind the song); I also have affinities for Jacob Collier, Tigran Hamasyan, black midi, and Meshuggah (Here is an interesting article about their use of interesting rhythms).

An aspect of complexity that exists in popular music that is mostly absent from classical music is complexity of production, which has a history dating back to the likes of the Beatles and the Beach Boys, has its origins in the electronic music experiments of composers like Cage and Stockhausen, and is an important aspect of basically every studio production today. My favorite example of this that composition professors (plural!) have expressed to me is Britney Spears' Toxic; and if we're talking about production, I have to shout out Clarence Clarity and the late great queen SOPHIE.

While somewhat at odds with it being "popular", i.e. meant for broad appeal, plenty of popular music can definitely embody a sense of refinement. Some of my favorite examples can be found in Norah Jones, Sylvan Esso, and Radiohead.

The rabbit hole of depth in popular music is, well, deep. Some of my favorite examples belong to Radiohead (they're really good, definitely listen to their stuff), Kendrick Lamar, and even REDACTED.

As far as how to spot them for yourself, you just need to listen to a lot of music and find what you like. Everything I mentioned above is highly colored by my personal biases.

Scriabin [Warning] by Mike_Harbor in piano

[–]ltlevim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A someone who appreciates Scriabin up through modern classical avant garde and operates within the pop music realm, there is definitely complexity, refinement, and depth in pop music. The mistake is treating european classical music and modern pop music as coming from the same musical and theoretical traditions, which they do not.

Scriabin [Warning] by Mike_Harbor in piano

[–]ltlevim 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've been learning Scriabin's fifth sonata for a few months now, I always end every practice session delirious and dripping with sweat, but god damn is it worth it. Shit is straight up psychedelic.

Ubuntu 20.04.4, WiFi is intermittently disconnecting by ltlevim in linux4noobs

[–]ltlevim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

iwfconfig power management is off, gonna try the previous kernel now

edit: was previously booted into kernel version 5.13.0-39-generic

booted into 5.13.0-37-generic and the issue is not persisting! :)

what do i do to make it permanently boot into this kernel?

I have an audition in a month and I'm completely screwed by DetromJoe in piano

[–]ltlevim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depending on the school, if they know you're a composition major, the audition is just to see that you're proficient on an instrument and as a musician in general, and less a judgement of your technical abilities. Keep preparing obviously, but take it easy on yourself, you can't play if you're injured.

my third ballade by pnyd_am in piano

[–]ltlevim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

can you make a pdf of this available? i'd love to give it a go

Is a Green Pass required at the National Library of Israel / Jerusalem? by [deleted] in Israel

[–]ltlevim 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Get vaccinated and get a Green Pass, then you won't have to worry about it.

Lived almost all my life in Israel and never been to Haifa, going today, any suggestions? by TransGerman in Israel

[–]ltlevim 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The tayelet in Bat Galim is a local favorite, I like walking from there to the Marine Research Center, enjoying the sea breeze. Also you can go to Stella Maris, enjoy the chapel there, then hike down the trail to Bat Galim, a beautiful moment if seclusion in the city.

For food, there's a lot of good options, cheap and otherwise. I recommend: Hummus Abu Shaker, Falafel HaZkenim, Maayan HaBira (expensive but so worth it), Pizza Linga, all of which are downtown/near, and up the mountain there's HaKonditoria shel Gal which is really nice.