[Pyro7480]

Ping on the 320th birthday of J.S. Bach...

[kevkrom]

I guess today's iPod selection will be the Brandenburg Concertos...

[Jack Black]

Not only did he compose a lot of wonderful music but he helped standardize piano tuning. Thus to some extent what everyone in the world hears as "in tune" (excpet for some non-western musical traditions, like North Indian) is a reflection of his work. That's a lot of impact.

[Molly Pitcher]

I'm going to enjoy his glorious music all day!

[VRWCmember]

Steven Spielberg decided to make a movie about the masters of classical music. He thought the subject might be a little too serious for the average movie goer so he realized he would need the draw of some blockbuster action stars.

He contacted Bruce Willis, Harrison Ford, Nicholas Cage, and Arnold Schwarzeneggar to see if they would be interested in the project. After he explained his vision to them, he asked them if they would be interested, and if so, which classical musician they would like to play.

Bruce Willis said "I've always liked Chopin and think I could do a decent portrayal of him."

Nicholas Cage said "I'd love to play Beethoven because of the remarkable adversity he overcame to be such an accomplished composer."

Harrison Ford said "I think I could play Handel. His works, like "The Messiah", have made a lasting impression on music and history. I'd like to play him."

Spielberg turned to Arnold and asked, "Well Arnold, who would you like to play?"

Arnold replied "I'll be Bach!"