Author Topic: Favorite music (Read 3438 times)

Kephapaulos · « **on:** January 04, 2009, 12:04:41 AM »

So, what is your favorite type of music?

Alex · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:38:32 AM »

My favorite type of music is Baroque Classical. Then comes Gregorian Chant, I like it more with instrumental in background, rather than plain chant. Then I like Celtic music.

St Jude Thaddeus · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2009, 08:57:20 PM »

I like classical music and opera, especially Mozart and Wagner, and I am a fan of Gregorian chant, classical Mass settings, and Russian choral music. I also enjoy the traditional music of Europe and the Americas. I love the sound of an orchestra or choir. Melody, harmony, and rhythm are the holy trinity of music. Modern music tends to emphasize either melody (pop music) or rhythm (rock, hip-hop, etc.) to the exclusion of the other two, not to mention the degenerate content of most modern lyrics.

At college I began to get interested in the "classic" rock of the 60's and 70's but eventually realized that, although some of it was very well-done from a purely musical standpoint, in the long run it was injurious to Catholic living and thinking (which is something my mother knew from the first time she saw Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show!)

Dylan · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2009, 02:44:59 PM »

I like Irish music, both traditional and rebel.

lefebvre_fan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2009, 06:44:38 PM »

@St. Jude

Ditto to everything. In fact, I'm taking a course in popular music as an elective right now, so I'm discovering all the 'classic' rock I wasn't familiar with before (The Beatles, Pink Floyd, etc.). Nevertheless, I too realize that it is ultimately unhealthy for the mind and soul, so I still stick to classical and church music for the most part, interspersed with some jazz and folk music.

Also, not to sound like an advertisement, but if you enjoy classical music, I highly recommend trying eMusic. Unlike iTunes, they use a subscription service, so you pay a monthly fee and get an allotted number of downloads, but even if you cancel you get to keep your downloads since there's no DRM involved. There's even a trial where you can get 100 free downloads, so you can cancel within the first month and keep all your free mp3s!

http://www.emusic.com/promo/new100free/index.html

I've been going through the site recently and have been astonished at some of the bargains that can be had. The per track cost generally ranges from $0.30-$0.40, depending on what subscription plan you choose, and the length of tracks makes no difference whatsoever. Hence, an hour-long track costs the same one download as a 30-second track. Since most symphonies, concertos, string quartets, etc. are four tracks long, a 60+ minute symphony, for example, only costs between $1.20-$1.60. Pretty crazy, at least from a business perspective.

Other than that, internet radio is always a good source of free music, although they do tend to play the same popular pieces over and over.

St Jude Thaddeus · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2009, 01:18:26 AM »

Quote from: lefebvre_fan

Other than that, internet radio is always a good source of free music, although they do tend to play the same popular pieces over and over.

I agree. Also unfortunately, classical music in most cities is provided by liberal college/NPR stations. I often wonder if the programmers on those stations have any idea of the beliefs of the great composers whose music they play?

It reminds me of the faithless Europeans who walk by the great cathedrals and monasteries every day. A whole civilization has been reduced to a museum piece and a sociological study.

roscoe · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2009, 02:32:59 AM »

In the jazz world I would recommend Studio J by Toshiko Akyoshi B Band, Four- Miles Davis or Eli's Comin-- Maynard Ferguson.

Dawn · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2009, 09:33:47 AM »

This is my absolute favorite piece. It moves me to tears every time. I assume this is a good version, as I have no sound on my computer.

But, as for today, I am so sick and tired of the world and the news. So, for today I will listen to Dean Martin and the guys from Celtic Thunder sing. I need a break from serious stuff.

Classiccom · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2009, 10:09:13 AM »

Good Idea Dawn. Here is a scene from "Witness"

Barn Raising - Die Amish-Gemeinschaft errichtet eine Scheune

What a wonderful world this would be (hαɾɾιson Ford)

Dawn · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2009, 10:36:08 AM »

Course I will be here on and off. I guess I am addicted Matthew.

topsy-turvy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2009, 10:09:09 AM »

I grew up listening to rock, pop, and country, and still do occasionally. Only rarely did I listen to instrumental music. But I now find that the sentiments expressed in even the best popular music feel so tacky and compromised. I still have not submerged myself in classical music to the extent that I once submerged myself in popular music, but when I do put on the headphones these days it's invariably instrumental music of one kind or another that I'm listening to. Probably my two favorite pieces of music ever are Allegri's Miserere and Bach's Sleeper's Awake! (that I just learned how to play on my guitar).

DeMaistre · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2009, 12:44:59 AM »

Anything Baroque and Wagner. I do not like listening to Gregorian Chant for pleasure though.

topsy-turvy · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2009, 01:41:03 AM »

Quote from: DeMaistre

Anything Baroque and Wagner. I do not like listening to Gregorian Chant for pleasure though.

I love Tannhauser Overture.

topsy-turvy · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2009, 01:41:49 AM »

Quote from: DeMaistre

I do not like listening to Gregorian Chant for pleasure though.

What other way can it be listened to?

MaterDominici · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2009, 12:38:50 PM »

Quote from: topsy-turvy

Quote from: DeMaistre
I do not like listening to Gregorian Chant for pleasure though.

What other way can it be listened to?

Gregorian Chant is liturgical. You can certainly listen to, appreciate, and enjoy it for it's liturgical use and not prefer to listen to it purely for recreation.

(And now for the sales pitch... :wink:)

For example, if you enjoy Chant on simply a recreational level, you'd enjoy a Chant Compendium 4-Disc Set as it's tons of great music, but very much completely random selections.

However, if you mostly apprecaite Chant as a wonderful expression of the various liturgies throughout the year, you'd prefer something such as A Gregorian Christmas because all of the selections are from the same liturgical season and are on the CD in the correct order of events.
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