11-02-2015, 03:32
That Dream Theater piece, "Octavarium", as arranged and played by that Turkish outfit has its "prog rock" trappings stripped off and the truth revealed--it is modern classical music. Didn't the older Classicists use the most modern instruments and tech, and formats available...and push the envelope? Of course they did--and thus with some (but only some--let's not go overboard) prog rock composers. The thing about Classical music is that it has to be able to be played by any musician who's instrument-competent--that's not decrying extraordinary ability to bring forth the hidden but the ordinary should give meaning to it and give pleasure with it.; it can't be group- or arrangement-specific, and have lasting impact ( not 25, not 50 but 200 years).
Yes I would very much enjoy Jerome's comments, lists, whatever he proffers.
Yes I would very much enjoy Jerome's comments, lists, whatever he proffers.
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR