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Evocative music
Greetings all:
How many of you have been profoundly moved by pieces of music? Somewhat sub-topical, but, I think, probably with a hook to members of this forum. My list (some of which bring tears to my eyes): 1. Ode to Joy, lv Beethoven 2. Nabucco, Verdi (to be played at my funeral) 3. Panzer Lied 4. Finlandia 5. British Grenadiers/Here's to the Maid of Bashful Fifteen Does anyone else wish to contribute/ share?
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Pachelbel
Jon, a good subject to post about. EVERYONE is moved by music!
I wish I knew those pieces but I'm not very knowledgable about classical music and who did what. I DO know that I certainly enjoyed my visit with you and Betty and hearing your classical music quietly playing in the background. Sounds for the soul I found some "tastes/samples" of Pachelbel online. Wish I could hear the whole songs. I really love the violins. Geoff, I know you love violin, so maybe you'll enjoy these too, even if they are only bits of the whole songs. http://www.emusic.com/album/10941/10941539.html Karmen |
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Re: Evocative music
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Here's a few that always move me: 1) "We'll meet again" by Vera Lynn 2) The theme to "Hockey night in Canada" 3) Die Valkure 4) Kashmir by Led Zeppelin 5) Auld Lang Syne
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1. Vera Lynn's "We'll Meet Again"...epitomizes the Brit war time ethos...showing hope for the future. 2. Huh? 3. Die Valkure...isn't that Lohengrin's Ride of the Valkeries? (Apocalypse Now). We used to use that piece in order to terrorize troopies in recruit training during a night attack. Next morning was laundry parade! 4. Huh? Any relation to Evelyn, a modified dog? Arf, she said. 5. Auld Lang Syne...I was raised in Scotland and this tune is firmly planted in my psyche. I, being dark haired, would go "first footing" at midnight, thus bring luck to whomever was visited. Thanks for replying.
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Military music....
Jon...
In Scotland... Quote.. 5. Auld Lang Syne...I was raised in Scotland and this tune is firmly planted in my psyche. I, being dark haired, would go "first footing" at midnight, thus bring luck to whomever was visited. In Canada we call it "Teepee Creeping" while humming North Atlantic Squadron...and we needed luck not to get caught.... OOooohhhhh.....exciting....
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That's a definite "gotcha". North Altantic Squadron..."ever been to sea, Billy"? ...delighted squeals revealed that eels...never mind, this is a family forum.
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Re: Evocative music
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jon Skagfeld
[B] 1. Ode to Joy, lv Beethoven Being based in mainland Europe, I have distinctly mixed feelings about this one. It's been adopted as an anthem by the EU and is meant to make us all feel better about fat cat unelected politicians and nonsense regulations. I come over all melancholy and homesick when I hear Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending" |
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I have always been moved by the melancoly lament of the old Soviet National Anthem. It reminds me of the hardships the people have endured in decades gone past and now. There are not too many photos that I have seen with smiling and joyous citizens. Even my family photos of past generations all seem so dower.
Cheers Mike Timoshyk (Ukrainian descent, 1st generation Canadian. I also like the Maple Leaf Forever. |
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Like Mike, I find the old anthem of the USSR to be very moving even though we heard it only after Canada lost a sporting event.
Still though, the most moving for us all should be "O Canada".
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Every morning in school we stood and sang Oh Canada and said the Lord's Prayer, then always stood and sang God Save Our Queen at the end of the school day. That was Beausejour, Manitoba, starting in grade one and right through to the end of grade 5 and we moved away. Karmen. |
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In Days of yore, From Britain's shore, Wolfe the dauntless hero came And planted firm Britannia's flag On Canada's fair domain. Here may it wave, Our boast, our pride, And join in love together, The thistle, shamrock, rose entwined, The Maple Leaf Forever . [CHORUS] . The Maple Leaf Our Emblem Dear, The Maple Leaf Forever. God save our Queen and heaven bless, The Maple Leaf Forever. At Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane Our brave fathers side by side For freedom's home and loved ones dear, Firmly stood and nobly died. And so their rights which they maintained, We swear to yield them never. Our watchword ever more shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever! . [CHORUS] . Our fair Dominion now extends From Cape Race to Nootka Sound May peace forever be our lot And plenty a store abound And may those ties of love be ours Which discord cannot sever And flourish green for freedom's home The Maple Leaf Forever. . [CHORUS] It's only a midi, but try this... http://www.canadafirst.net/mapleaf.mid
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Okay, thanks, Geoff.
I listened to the midi and the tune very familiar now K. |
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On the subject at hand, I am inclined towards the pipes given my heritage, although martially, I also have an ear to numerous marches, with special consideration given to those of the Royal Green Jackets and specifically, the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada.
Privately, I'm basically a big suck, and country music gets me going. I do profess a liking for bands such as Blue Rodeo, and have a soft spot for Journey and Steve Perry. Flexible, though, it all depends on mood.
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Okay ... I'll learn the tune and make an audio-video clip of myself singing it while holding the Red Ensign. Will that do? Or will I scare all the MLU-ers away? K. |
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