I absolutely love classical music. Near the top of my list. I have the three c’s when it comes to music preferences. Christian, Classical, and country. In classical music my favorite secular piece is The 1812 overture. My favorite religious one is Hallelujah Chorus. There are things I like from most of the great composers. From 5th dimension to William Tell overture to Ode to Joy in both secular and Christian lyrics and so much more.
I like most classical music. And I find listening to it has a calming effect when I'm stressed out. Many of my favourite Classical composers tend to be Baroque (Vivaldi,Bach, etc).
I also like to listen to gregorian Chants when I'm stressed out (Don't know if that would be considered "Classical Music" or not?)
I also like to listen to gregorian Chants when I'm stressed out (Don't know if that would be considered "Classical Music" or not?)
Yes, it's considered "classical music". This is a broad definition, but it's accurate:
Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western culture , including both liturgical (religious) and secular music. While a more precise term is also used to refer to the period from 1750 to 1820 (the Classical period ), this article is about the broad span of time from before the 6th century AD to the present day, which includes the Classical period and various other periods. [1] The central norms of this tradition became codified between 1550 and 1900, which is known as the common-practice period . The major time divisions of Western art music are as follows:
I also like a lot of the marching band music composed in the 19th century by John Phillips Souza and others much of which is American patriotic music now. Stars and Stripes Forever leads that very fine category.
Thank you for posting another interesting topic and allowing us to wander about while sharing the love of music!
I began piano lessons at a young age and continued through college earning a double major - one of which was piano performance. During my musical development, I discovered two amazing Brazilian pianists who are well known in South America and Europe. Both women were masters of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Impressionist periods of "classical music", and I had the privilege of being accepted into their master teaching classes ... experiences I'll always treasure.
I own most of their vinyl recordings. There aren't many examples of their artistry on You Tube, but here are several:
BTW there have been studies that indicate the beneficial effects of listening to classical music. I just googled that and found this interesting article:
Psychology of Classical Music
. . . Studies suggest that listening to classical music decreases tension, even in those for whom classical music is not their preferred genre.
[...]
Classical Music and Linguistic Abilities
A number of research studies have supported the fact that classical music can have a positive effect on linguistic abilities. One study found that those who listened to Vivaldi while exercising had increased scores on verbal fluency tests after their workouts compared to those who exercised without music.
In another study in Hong Kong of 90 boys between the ages of 6 and 15, those who learned to play music with their school’s string orchestra program scored higher on tests of verbal memory than a control group that did not receive musical training. The boys in the music group were also able to learn more new words than those in the control group.
[..]
After at least 10 minutes of exposure to Mozart music, spatial abilities do increase temporarily (for about 15 minutes). However, children who were given keyboarding lessons, taught musical notation and other music-related skills, and learned to play simple melodies by Mozart and Beethoven achieved scores that were approximately 30% higher on tests of spatial-temporal reasoning than children of the same age who did not receive musical training, and these effects did not diminish over time. Thus, it appears that greater gains can be achieved by not only listening to music but also learning about it and creating it.
The Mozart effect also occurs with other music that is similar to Mozart’s, and animals are also subject to the effect. Mice and rats solve mazes faster after exposure to Mozart’s music.
To recite an author from one or another I couldn't tell you. But when I am in my truck or car I have it on.
I enjoy when an artist that I wouldn't expect will veer of in to a classical riff and then back to....
There's a blues guitarist named eric gale that will start with Jimi Hendrix's "voodoo chile" in to Zepplin, to "fur elise", "Back in black" then back to "Voodoo chile".
Loved by everyone who loves classical music
Loved by everyone who loves classical music
Generalize much?
I absolutely love classical music. Near the top of my list. I have the three c’s when it comes to music preferences. Christian, Classical, and country. In classical music my favorite secular piece is The 1812 overture. My favorite religious one is Hallelujah Chorus. There are things I like from most of the great composers. From 5th dimension to William Tell overture to Ode to Joy in both secular and Christian lyrics and so much more.
My favorite religious one is Hallelujah Chorus.
I’m flattered, but you spelled it wrong.
Moonlight Sonata was my mother's favourite - she often played it on the piano in our home and I never tired of hearing it.
Nah, not at all.
Another I like
One more. My parents thankfully made me listen to classical music as a boy and it’s still what I play all night as I sleep
Takes me somewhere in a rainy forest
I like most classical music. And I find listening to it has a calming effect when I'm stressed out. Many of my favourite Classical composers tend to be Baroque (Vivaldi,Bach, etc).
I also like to listen to gregorian Chants when I'm stressed out (Don't know if that would be considered "Classical Music" or not?)
Yes, it's considered "classical music". This is a broad definition, but it's accurate:
I also like a lot of the marching band music composed in the 19th century by John Phillips Souza and others much of which is American patriotic music now. Stars and Stripes Forever leads that very fine category.
Here's a 1929 recording featuring Sousa himself!
Thank you for posting another interesting topic and allowing us to wander about while sharing the love of music!
I began piano lessons at a young age and continued through college earning a double major - one of which was piano performance. During my musical development, I discovered two amazing Brazilian pianists who are well known in South America and Europe. Both women were masters of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Impressionist periods of "classical music", and I had the privilege of being accepted into their master teaching classes ... experiences I'll always treasure.
I own most of their vinyl recordings. There aren't many examples of their artistry on You Tube, but here are several:
Guiomar Novaes (1895-1979)
Menininha Lobo ( 1904 - 1986)
BTW there have been studies that indicate the beneficial effects of listening to classical music. I just googled that and found this interesting article:
Psychology of Classical Music
. . . Studies suggest that listening to classical music decreases tension, even in those for whom classical music is not their preferred genre.
[...]
Classical Music and Linguistic Abilities
A number of research studies have supported the fact that classical music can have a positive effect on linguistic abilities. One study found that those who listened to Vivaldi while exercising had increased scores on verbal fluency tests after their workouts compared to those who exercised without music.
In another study in Hong Kong of 90 boys between the ages of 6 and 15, those who learned to play music with their school’s string orchestra program scored higher on tests of verbal memory than a control group that did not receive musical training. The boys in the music group were also able to learn more new words than those in the control group.
[..]
After at least 10 minutes of exposure to Mozart music, spatial abilities do increase temporarily (for about 15 minutes). However, children who were given keyboarding lessons, taught musical notation and other music-related skills, and learned to play simple melodies by Mozart and Beethoven achieved scores that were approximately 30% higher on tests of spatial-temporal reasoning than children of the same age who did not receive musical training, and these effects did not diminish over time. Thus, it appears that greater gains can be achieved by not only listening to music but also learning about it and creating it.
The Mozart effect also occurs with other music that is similar to Mozart’s, and animals are also subject to the effect. Mice and rats solve mazes faster after exposure to Mozart’s music.
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Here's one people don't think of as classical music because of the show it was used on but, it is.
I'm a big fan of Rachmaninov
To recite an author from one or another I couldn't tell you. But when I am in my truck or car I have it on.
I enjoy when an artist that I wouldn't expect will veer of in to a classical riff and then back to....
There's a blues guitarist named eric gale that will start with Jimi Hendrix's "voodoo chile" in to Zepplin, to "fur elise", "Back in black" then back to "Voodoo chile".
Reminds me of my dad who loved classical music.....
For grandeur: From the movie "Copying Beethoven" - the 4th movement of the 9th Symphony - Ode to Joy
When I was about 15, reading Edward E. Smith's SF novel "Skylark of Valeron" I listened over and over to Sibelius' 2nd Symphony - and still love it.
Beethoven's Violin Concerto, Itzhak Perelman violinist I had the privilege of watching him play it with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
Ode to Joy, if you would please.
I did, as you can see just above. It's even more effective watching while listening.
Thank you Buzz, I missed yours.