Let's talk music, no genre boundaries
This is an offshoot of the jazz thread. I and others found that we could not talk about jazz without discussing other musical genres, as well as the philosophy of music. So, this is a thread in which people can suggest good music of all genres, and spout off your feelings about music itself.
One of the greatest musician i ever heard (recorded privately because he had never done any concert he play privately with few disciples only to pray ) who i discovered after hearing that the great violonist Yehudi menuhin who hear him say that this is the greatest musical experience of his life : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCmJrSGX3W4&list=RDDCmJrSGX3W4&start_radio=1 He was a sufi mystic.... His music is only prayer ... This modified tanbur with 5 strings is a tiny instrument ... |
I couldn’t get into his music. I think I’d have to be in the right mood. I’ve been writing a lot and took a break to listen. Although, it is also true that my ear has been exposed to mostly European and American music, and I need to really concentrate to listen to music from other genres. I don’t know if you’re familiar with Holst’s "The Planets." I think it’s a good piece of music for people to get into classical music. Some parts are absolutely beautiful. I think the part about Venus is one. |
I have an old CD conducted by Charles Dutoit of the Orchestre de Montreal. I like it. But if you want to take a few minutes, you can look up "best recording of Holst The Planets" and see what comes up. When I play it again I'll look for a different recording just because I like to hear how different conductors handle it. I do see my recording listed on Qobuz, though. Because I've met Simon Rattle and he's considered a first-rate conductor, I'd probably try him. But looking up other people's opinions can be fun if you have time. Enjoy!
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