Stravinsky's Ebony Concerto is great if you're in the right mood for it.
Sometimes when I listen it doesn't really do anything for me and other times it is very moving.
I find it relaxing sometimes, but I can see how some people might think it's weird.

stravinsky is awesome

[QUOTE=Samuel]
Try [I]The Firebird[/I]. I found it a bit easier to digest.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I've listened to it. I found the suite to be a mix of good and boring.

[QUOTE=Joseph India]Hey, I love Stravinsky.
Listen to his Piano Sonata, it is one of my favorite piano pieces. You will not me disappointed.[/QUOTE]
He composed a piano sonata? I'll track it down and listen to it for sure.

[QUOTE]He composed a piano sonata? I'll track it down and listen to it for sure.[/QUOTE]
I forgot to mention that he composed 2. The one I love is known by different names - Sonata - Sonate - Sonata in C.
I dont mean the Sonata in F sharp minor, though that one is good, its not great by comparison.

stravinskys prety to listen to but tno that good if ur lookin for somethin trulyoriginal and interestin

[QUOTE]stravinskys prety to listen to but tno that good if ur lookin for somethin trulyoriginal and interestin[/QUOTE]
What a confusing statement... is that a joke?
are you refering to his neo-classical stuff?
What is unoriginal about the Rite of Spring?
What is makes the Symphony of Psalms uninteresting?

no its nt a joke

Mozart! Bach! Tchaikovsky!

I've been searching for some good classical music lately, something to inspire me as I write some of my own stuff (Which obviously will pale in comparision, but it's all in good fun).

Any suggestions? I like alot of the darker sounding stuff, music with a really dark energy behind it. I also like alot of Eric Whitacre's stuff, so anything like that would be cool too. Also, if you have anything like this, I'd love it if you could upload it and send it to [email]lightningstrikestwice_13@hotmail.com[/email] as I find it hard at times to find songs on LimeWire.

I'll try and get something sent this evening.

**** i hate cricket

I just listened to Chopin's piano concerto number two. That's some amazing stuff.

I really love Beethoven's symphonies.

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could someone please suggest some minimalist classical? i really enjoy glass' work and i need more.

[QUOTE=bleep_bloop;13715132]could someone please suggest some minimalist classical? i really enjoy glass' work and i need more.[/QUOTE]

Have you heard Phillip Glass' "Peru River" from the soundtrack to "Yes"? I love listening to that.

[QUOTE=bleep_bloop;13715132]could someone please suggest some minimalist classical? i really enjoy glass' work and i need more.[/QUOTE]

Steve Reich - Music for 18 Musicians

Terry Riley - In C

almost everything Steve Reich did

John Adams is one of my favourites in minimalism

I recently listened to a performance of Steve Reich's New York Counterpoint. An excellent piece.

thanks for all the cool suggestions guys

[QUOTE=gotheadbanger 642;13747812]Have you heard Phillip Glass' "Peru River" from the soundtrack to "Yes"? I love listening to that.[/QUOTE]

no, but i will try to find it.

anyone here a fan of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique?

I was in a performance of it a while ago and quite frankly it is one of the most epic sprawling, but at the same time powerful and subtle pieces of music ever. Pretty much the height of Romantic indulgence, but good nonetheless.

Busted out some of the old favourite Mozart Piano Sonato number 10 today as well. Classic stuff.

1812 Overture is rockin my sox

Some other minimalist composers that are rather interesting:

Arvo Pärt (Für Alina and Spiegel Im Spiegel are his most famous works)
Wim Mertens (check out Close Cover and Struggle For Pleasure)

And yeah, Steve Reich and Philip Glass are essential stuff. You might like Goldmund's "Corduroy Road" as well, it's an album of mainly piano music and stunningly beautiful despite it's simplicity.

Anyone into Dvorak here? I love his New World Symphony.

[QUOTE=deathscreamingsheep;13757863]anyone here a fan of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique?

I was in a performance of it a while ago and quite frankly it is one of the most epic sprawling, but at the same time powerful and subtle pieces of music ever. Pretty much the height of Romantic indulgence, but good nonetheless.[/QUOTE]
Yes, it's my favourite symphony.

The guy who recommended 'any Steve Reich' is being silly. I'm amazed at just how much he's being mentioned on these forums just lately, and just how often I have to remind people - most of his work sucks! Have you actually tried listening to "It's Gonna Rain"? "Pendulum Music"? "Come Out"? "Clapping Music"?

yeah guys

most of his work sucks!

A friend of mine has recently been really into Four Seasons by Vivaldi, and im looking for a good recording to get her for Christmas. Anyone have any recommendations?

steve reich