I am taking a study breather from my History Rep. Log and I am finding the pieces of music that I am analyzing fascinating. I know I am a nerd! I have listened to the Erlking over a dozen times, finding that each time I listen to it I love this song that Schubert composed. (Fischer-Dieskau sings it beautifully and Brian Werhle comes in a close second!)
It is fascinating to me our connection, or wanted connection, to the supernatural. (Fascinating is my favorite word this evening.) Most of the poetry and folklore from the Romantic period is based on the supernatural - our fascination and fear of it. Instead to reading the "Disney" version of fairytales read the original fairytales. Now they can give you nightmares!
Well, I should continue on in my studies and finish this quick break. Just had to let my thoughts out there.
Have a great night!
3 comments:
You are a nerd, but I love it!
I can't relate (though maybe I could learn to) but I love to hear and see you in your element.
mmmmmmmmmm, ERLKING!!!!!!!!!!
I love that piece with the unearthly passion of 12 plutos! The piano part is soooo fast, so wonderful! You, me, and a practice room, let's do it!!
Obviously you've never heard my hubby sing it! hee hee. Most piano accompanists refuse to play it. Some even have it in their contract that they wont do it!!
Very, very cool piece... and I would have to say Chris sings it beautifully too (really!) :)
Nice that you enjoy your studies... are you Starbucking?
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