Posted on 02/16/2021 8:27:36 PM PST by lee martell
File this under; First World Problems...I enjoy many types of music. I'm still buying CDs to increase my collection. I have been trying to replace a certain recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. I had this one CD with no cover that I often listened to, but lost it during a move. I've been trying to replace that favored recording, but everything I've purchased since then has a very quick pace.
I am in no 'hurry' to finish hearing the music. In fact, I'd prefer to prolong the experience. If I wanted to hear Brandenbrg #5 with all the harpsichord sounding as though directed by Alvin & The Chimpmunks at 78 speed, then I would have searched for that. I'm not impressed by how quickly it can be performed. I have purchased a couple of such CDs and threw them out after a few minutes of hearing the rushed delivery. I know it's up to the Conductor.
When looking through recorded Classical Music, is there any designation on the recorded product as to how quick the pace is? Or is it always fated to be a gamble. The same can be said about another favorite: Felix Mendelssohn's Concerto E Minor Op 64. It's fast enough as is, when he wrote it. I don't need it further 'spiced up'.
Like everything in todays world, it’s all out there...buried in piles of feces.
You have to dig a bit and walk down some rabbit trails...like digging through postings on FR.
The Netherlands Bach Society is involved in an “All of Bach” project. This is their Brandenburg 5 performed live on period instruments.
Stop playing the 33’s at 78 or 45 rpm.
I suspect that your caregiver is overcranking the Victrola.
Besides damaging the spring, the music will be played too fast. I know because my nurse is also always doing that.
Regards,
Joe Biden
Eugen Jochum’s masterful rendition of Brahm’s 1st Symphony is one I would recommend.
Don’t know the answer to your problem, but I subscribe to Newsgroups for $2.95 a month and the “alt.binaries.sounds.classical.mp3”
group has a ton of classical - including the Bach Brandenburg recordings.
I get most of my music from newsgroups and have quite an eclectic collection.
Thanks, “Joe”. I never would have thought of that!
I’ll ring the bell for my Day Girl and show her this post!
I have no kick against modern jazz
Unless they try to play it too darn fast
And change the beauty of the melody
Until they sound just like a symphony
That’s why I go for that rock and roll music
Any old way you choose it
It’s got a back beat
You can’t lose it
Any old time you use it
It’s gotta be rock and roll music
If you want to dance with me
If you want to dance with me
Hmm...familiar lyrics. I KNOW I’ve heard that with a strong 4/4 beat.
Is that a Jerry Lee Lewis?
I’ve heard that from early Beatles too. I can hear John Lennon performing it.
The I. Goldberg on Rte. 1 in Springfield?
OK, the only one I remember was in Senner Sitty too. It was hot out and I got a drink of Wooder, lol!
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