[brassaddict]

Hey all, new here.
I searched the web for forums on the 1812.
I typed such words as "why do I love the 1812 Overture"
and "how does the 1812 Overture affect people"
 
I have gotten pretty much nowhere.
 
odd.
 
I have been so deeply affected by this piece and wish to discuss it with others.
After a lifetime of loving it, I finally got to see it performed this past summer by the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Mind blowing.
 
would love some input, new friends, etc.
 
Meg

 

[JK1]

Be careful how much volume you use. The powerful bass on some recordings of the 1812 Overture when played at a loud volume might damage headphones or your ears. The use of cannons as musical instruments is somewhat unique.
 
I guess you crave that deep bass. I guess you probably also love the Bach Toccata and Fugue for organ in D minor, BWV 565. which also has extremely strong low bass energy, however in this case it is from an organ. I love deep bass produced by an organ.
 
I just remembered there is also Beethoven's Wellington's Victory, which uses muskets and other artillery as musical instruments.

 

[fumblingforward]

Because it's crazy, the good crazy. It's absolutely intense and invigorating. Not a word spoken and the story is told of the invading Napoleon army being turned back by the Russians victorious having fought valiantly. It's a piece of work that attacks the senses, a delicate and gentle piece of work this is not. Intensity, even when the orchestra plays down you can still feel the escalation building towards another conflict. Intense. It's just intense.