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What Is the Greatest Musical Work of All Time?
3/1/2006 | Reaganesque

Posted on 03/01/2006 7:54:55 PM PST by Reaganesque

I was sitting here tonight listening to Mozart's Requiem and I got to thinking: what do I consider to be the best work of music ever? For my part, Mozart's work really does the trick for me when I need to be re-energized. Therefore, I believe that his Requiem is the greatest work of all time. There just isn't another work that is as powerful and passionate. When the chorus sings the final "Amen" at the end of "Lacrimosa" I get the feeling that he knew it was the last thing he would ever write. It gives me chills at times.

Other favorites are:

Handel's Messiah

The 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky


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KEYWORDS: composers; favorite; music; teafortwo; vanity
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To: Reaganesque

"Green Onions" - Booker T and the MGs. Never fails to bring a smile.


681 posted on 03/02/2006 5:47:18 PM PST by IslandJeff
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To: Rte66

Thanks for the link, Rte66, I'll definitely visit that thread.

And check the little note that Rummy left for you on this thread. And my new musical tagline, partly an antidote to your Sooner s...tuff. ;-)


682 posted on 03/02/2006 5:49:30 PM PST by JustaCowgirl (You know I'm a sucker,baby, for what the Cowgirls do -- Vince Gill)
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To: IslandJeff

Puhleeeze......YES "Close to the Edge"


684 posted on 03/02/2006 5:49:48 PM PST by Gillmeister
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To: Radix

"The recording industry objects to music file swapping...I have another view."

I share it. I'm famous for borrowing CDs from the library, copying what I like and returning them cleaned and in better condition than when I borrowed them.

It's MY tax dollars & donations that pay for them in the first place. I'm not stealing; only borrowing a few chords here and there. ;)


685 posted on 03/02/2006 6:08:32 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: SaveTheChief
… the Moody Blues.

Ah, common ground. You’re a Prog-rock fan I bet.

Let me guess, Days of Future Passed is your favorite. That was a result of their label’s wanting a rock version of "New World Symphony", you know?

686 posted on 03/02/2006 6:38:36 PM PST by Lurking in Kansas (Nothing witty hereā€¦ move on.)
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To: Reaganesque

Wire - Pink Flag


687 posted on 03/02/2006 6:40:04 PM PST by Trailerpark Badass
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To: JustaCowgirl
For religious music, my choice was 'How Great Thou Art.'

Love that one.

688 posted on 03/02/2006 6:43:05 PM PST by silent_jonny ("... anger rests in the bosom of fools" -- Ecclesiastes 7:9)
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To: Reaganesque

 

Case closed.


689 posted on 03/02/2006 6:44:36 PM PST by Fintan (Did you really think I could post such insightful replies if I actually read the article???)
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To: Fintan

Howard Dean, the early years. ;-)


690 posted on 03/02/2006 6:47:05 PM PST by Reaganesque
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To: Reaganesque

Ina gada daveda (long version)
Greatful Dead Red Rocks any second set


691 posted on 03/02/2006 6:47:30 PM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Rte66

How about "I'm On My Way" by Frijid Pink?

Lyrics: I get my kicks on Rt. 66. Boogie on down the line.


692 posted on 03/02/2006 6:49:37 PM PST by Supernatural (Lay me doon in the caul caul groon, whaur afore monie mair huv gaun)
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To: Reaganesque

693 posted on 03/02/2006 6:50:10 PM PST by Revolting cat! ("In the end, nothing explains anything.")
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To: Reaganesque

694 posted on 03/02/2006 6:51:35 PM PST by Revolting cat! ("In the end, nothing explains anything.")
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To: Don Carlos

LOL.


695 posted on 03/02/2006 6:54:55 PM PST by Alberta's Child
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To: Bubbatuck

I'll 2nd the 9th. :)


696 posted on 03/02/2006 6:56:44 PM PST by Conservative4Ever (Buy Danish!)
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To: Reaganesque

Inna-gadda-da-vida by Iron Butterfly.


697 posted on 03/02/2006 7:00:28 PM PST by weaponeer
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To: Lurking in Kansas
Actually, though "Days of Future Passed" is a great album, it is not my absolute favorite Moodies' work. I have heard about the rock version of "New World Symphony" that the label wanted, and am very glad the label didn't get its way! One of rock music's great songs is on that album. I do like their very early work, but I think "Seventh Sojourn" is my favorite. There is absolutely no weak link on that album.

I miss Ray Thomas. I wish I could find his solo albums on CD. He wasn't all that great of a flute player, but he wrote some wonderful songs and I loved hearing him sing them.

I am indeed a progressive rock fan. I really am planning on discovering some early Genesis, though I think the first couple of albums after Peter Gabriel left the group are very good.

698 posted on 03/02/2006 7:01:48 PM PST by SaveTheChief ("This one goes to eleven.")
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To: Reaganesque

Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond,followed closely by Comfortably Numb.


699 posted on 03/02/2006 7:07:01 PM PST by metalurgist (Death to the democrats! They're almost the same as communists, they just move a little slower.)
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To: Reaganesque

Dvorak's From the New World
Schubert's Unfinished
Beethoven's Ninth
Ozzy Osbourne's Diary of a Madman (just kidding, but it's very good)


700 posted on 03/02/2006 7:09:24 PM PST by XEHRpa
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