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Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 21 Apr 2017 21:05
by kens
A Quickie from Ken.
Air by Handel regards to all

https://app.box.com/s/1l79g9fz8f9oy0mk1d9iiyfwwktest96

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 22 Apr 2017 11:23
by papadeedee
Hi Ken, very nicely voiced and played.
Brian

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 22 Apr 2017 20:12
by Hugh-AR
Ken. You really are a dab hand at playing classical pieces. I noted that when the choir kicks in, there is a descant going on. These are definitely notes that are played 'above the melody' and it gives a nice addition to it. Harmony 'over the top', as I would say. Hugh

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 23 Apr 2017 02:50
by kens
Thanks Hugh. That piece in particular lends itself to harmonising. If I can hit on some beautiful ones it makes my (remaining) hair stand on end regards Ken

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 28 Apr 2017 08:17
by kens
Morning all.

Took wife to hospital yesterday for Review. Sad. Still am taking this short opportunity to submit something.

Thought I would give you another dose of classical music. This is Bach's Ariosa. I also include an Utube version from where I had my inspiration to try it. regards Ken



https://app.box.com/shared/q1apzpledq

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 28 Apr 2017 14:55
by papadeedee
Hi Ken,
Ariosa. Very nicely played and voiced. :D :D
Brian

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 28 Apr 2017 15:54
by Hugh-AR
Ken. It's great to have some 'classical' pieces to listen to. I do like (some) classical music. It's just that I can't play any of it. So it's refreshing to hear something completely different. I wonder what Bach would have thought of having 'drums' in his piece? Hugh

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 28 Apr 2017 18:26
by kens
Thanks for comments. The drums keep me on the beat ken

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 05 Jun 2017 11:58
by kens
Hi!

I would like to submit this unusual piece by Tchaikosky. Andante Cantabile.
Its not to everybody's taste but please humour me regards Ken

https://app.box.com/s/2b3g6diumeoahr14521bsbc58sptocwl

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 06 Jun 2017 07:23
by Hugh-AR
Hi Ken,

You are expanding my knowledge of classical music. Last week I went to see my cousin in Monteverdi's L'Orfeo. Choir and orchestra. My cousin sings bass in the choir in Westminster Abbey, and this was a tour he is singing in. You played a piece called Orpheus in Music from Operas and I thought that was what I was going to hear. But of course Orpheus is by Offenbach and L'Orpheo is by Monteverdi, so not the same music at all. I would call L'Orpheo the 'Tierce-de-Picardie Opera' as it was all in a minor key interspersed with 'major' chord endings.

Hugh

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 14 Jun 2017 10:01
by kens
Hi!
Hope you don't mind Tony but I am posting my version of Trumpet Voluntary. Yours was great !! This is an effort to keep things moving Ken

https://app.box.com/s/eeqajfjfupeyvz20k81fentgw1en5o63

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 16 Jun 2017 19:25
by Hugh-AR
Hi Ken. One thing I like about classical music is that you get a proper structured bass line. When you have melodies in the bass it forms an integral part of the piece. Nicely played. Hugh

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 22 Jun 2017 12:06
by kens
Hi!.

Here is a piece you will recognise ( I hope ) It's Etude in E Maj by Vivaldi. regards Ken

https://app.box.com/s/dj4f5jip83x5qzsvbizqxg2yrjr7eq8k

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 22 Jun 2017 15:14
by papadeedee
Hi Ken,
Very nice a beautiful piece of music. I think it was by Chopin though. :D :D
Brian

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 22 Jun 2017 21:44
by Hugh-AR
Ken. Very nicely played. I do enjoy listening to classical music so it's just as well that there are a couple of people who can play it. Hugh

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 07 Jul 2017 20:35
by kens
Hi!
Another one by Fred Chopin. You probably will recognise it. Fantasie Impromptu cheers Ken

https://app.box.com/s/wqli8v45flsc3pcd5ft53sfmbvwzkl0l

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 08 Jul 2017 07:06
by Hugh-AR
Ken. Is this the Chopin "Fantasie" Impromptu, Op. 66 in C# minor? Thought that was a piano piece. Hugh

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 08 Jul 2017 19:49
by kens
Hi Hugh
I believe you are correct. I interpret these pieces in my own way so don't be surprised at the voicing. Ken

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 08 Jul 2017 21:59
by Hugh-AR
Right! Next question. Did you actually play it in C# minor? You probably did, as it was written for C# minor .. and according to this posting if you played it in any other key it would not sound as it should. Although to be honest I'm not sure I could tell the difference.

http://www.tierce-de-picardie.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=317&t=5429

Hugh

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 15 Jul 2017 20:11
by kens
I am feeling a bit sombre tonight so have dug out this piece I recorded ages ago. It's the 2nd movement from Beethovens Moonlight Sonata.
Hope its not too whatever for you. Ken

https://app.box.com/s/2pc8ckd8r8trrhvv1t285jm8w1xcljg6

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 16 Jul 2017 21:39
by Hugh-AR
Hi Ken,

Now, not knowing much about classical music, that was not what I was expecting to hear. I used to play the Moonlight Sonata on the piano, and it wasn't that. But I suppose the clue is in your comment that went with it. I presume what I am thinking of is the 1st movement .. and you are playing the 2nd. As you say, a bit sombre.

Hugh

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 24 Jul 2017 10:24
by technicsorganman
Here is my contribution, a composition by Debussy, in the flavour of Tomita.
This is called 'Snowflakes are dancing' played using VST instruments.



Enjoy!

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 24 Jul 2017 11:09
by Hugh-AR
Chris,

The way you have put this piece together is truly amazing! You have made my day! Thanks for posting.

This is what Chris has to say about his piece:
Using VST instruments and Cubase to put this one together. I can tell you, it was not easy. I know it's not 100% the same as how Tomita played it, but I tried! I used a Moog modular and Mini VSTi for the strings and bell sounds, and a variety of free synths to fill it out.

We look forward to you posting more Tomita/Debussy tribute pieces soon.

Hugh

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 24 Jul 2017 13:11
by Pamela
Hi Chris, A very descriptive piece of music and well played... Pam :D

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 25 Jul 2017 20:07
by kens
Hi! Chris.
A well thought out and put together presentation. Thanks. A load of high tech gear there. Is that you in the corner pic. A long time ago I used to sequence with an Atari ST loading Notator Took me a year getting my head round it. Eventually it packed up and I never updated. So, interested in just playing these days. Perhaps one day i will go back to it but its so time consuming .
How long did that piece take you? Interested in what version Cubase you using and how do you rate it?.
regards Ken

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 04 Aug 2017 08:12
by kens
Hi!
Here is a piece by Chopin. Nocturne in E Flat . regards Ken.

https://app.box.com/s/3t2wer76pbthvotz51bbebplbrg8ejri

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 04 Aug 2017 13:11
by Hugh-AR
Ken. Another well known Classical piece. Complete with a rhythm. We had Tim Flint at our club concert this week, and he played some Mozart with a very heavy drum rhythm. He sounded rather like the London Philharmonic Orchestra and one of their 'Hooked On Classics' numbers. He said that if Mozart had had a drummer he would definitely have used him. Anyway, very relaxing, and thanks for posting. Hugh

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 04 Aug 2017 17:57
by papadeedee
Hi Ken,
Chopin. Nocturne in E Flat. Very well played, very nice. :D :D
Brian

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 10 Aug 2017 14:31
by kens
hI!
Yet another. Elgars Nimrod. Used at cenotaph ceremony. Ken

https://app.box.com/shared/e8r5cyickc

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 10 Aug 2017 18:54
by Hugh-AR
Ken. I think that Elgar's Nimrod is everybody's favourite. Well played, and without drums this time. I think you are our 'Classical Guru'. Hugh

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 11 Aug 2017 11:48
by kens
Hi!

Thanks Hugh. I like classical but do play other stuff occasionally Ken

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 11 Aug 2017 14:56
by papadeedee
Hi Ken,
a lovely piece performed with skill and feeling. :D :D
Brian

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 17 Aug 2017 20:50
by DonW
Hi all,

This my first contribution. Spitfire Prelude by William Walton.

https://app.box.com/s/qpcuyhrlskkqar0brpec1pwc0syyc56q

Don

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 18 Aug 2017 08:13
by kens
Hi! Don.
Welcome to the forum. That was a full bodied intro piece you played. Great chords. I have only heard it once before .You did it justice. Thanks Ken

Re: Something Classical

PostPosted: 18 Aug 2017 09:16
by papadeedee
Hi Don,
Great classical organ, superbly played. :D :D
Brian

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