I want to get into classical... HELP ME!

[fraseyboy]

As you can see from my sig, I am into ALOT of music, but not Classical!!!!

The strange thing is, I like SOME classical music, but not others. For example, I like this song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLnZ5...elated&search= , but most other classical music isn't really my cup of tea.

So where can I find some classical that I like? Any ideas?

 

[echiang06]

I'd like to help, but your link doesn't work

 

[fraseyboy]

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Originally Posted by echiang06 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd like to help, but your link doesn't work

Right you are. Edited

Thanks!

 

[Assorted]

I don't think this would fit in the "classical" section, but rather "classical new age". I don't think many would exactly fit in this category, but there are tons of contemporary "classics", or purely "new age instrumental". Here are my favorite "classical new age / new age instrumental" albums:

http://www.amazon.ca/Pure-Orch-New-A...e=UTF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.ca/V1-Silk-Road-Ki...e=UTF8&s=music
http://www.amazon.ca/V2-Silk-Road-Ki...705468-5325653


Sorry I can't provide more info on particularly that specific game classics genre, but I assume mostly Japanese (and more rising Chinese) groups would produce such kind of music.

 

[fraseyboy]

Mmmm... Almost there... Any other similar stuff?

 

[rb67]

Maybe check out Philip Glass? He's pretty contemporary although it might be a little too new age for you.

In other classical, have you checked out Vivaldi's Four Seasons? Definitely give the the third Summer song (presto) a quick listen. You might enjoy it. I certainly like to rock out to it. A very fun work.

 

[Assorted]

If you just want to get into hardcore classical, like "glory to god ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!", give these a try (yes I'm forcing you to):

http://www.amazon.ca/Magnificat-East...e=UTF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.ca/Mass-Min-Johann...e=UTF8&s=music
(I know I post this every time I make a recommendation, but it's just that good!)

http://www.amazon.ca/Bach-Cantatas-B...e=UTF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.ca/Messiah-Neal-Da...e=UTF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.ca/Brandenburg-Cto...e=UTF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.ca/Organ-Wks-Johan...e=UTF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.ca/Motets-Johann-S...e=UTF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.ca/Violin-Concerto...e=UTF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.ca/Syms-25-29-Wolf...e=UTF8&s=music

http://www.amazon.ca/Orchestral-Wks-...e=UTF8&s=music

 

[Tyson]

How about "interesting" instead of easy? In that case, check out Bartok's Piano Concerto 2 and Shostakovich's String Quartet #8.

 

[Singapura]

It takes time to get into classical music. A lot of non-classical listeners asume that it's one kind of music which off course it isn't. Try listening to some classical radio- or internet stations and write down the name of pieces and composers that you like. You can also look at Amazon listmania lists
(for instance http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syl...019957-2385413) to guide you along. Most importantly, go to real live concerts so you know what the music is supposed to sound like. Don't listen to people who act like it's a kind of experience that's only for connoiseurs. In Mozart's time there were plenty of people's theatres (Volkstheaters) catering to the man in the street. The popular composers are a safe bet, but some lesser well known guys make (or made) some catchy tunes too!

If you want to buy a CD buy it because you like it, not because it's recommended or popular. Once you get started it's like the head-fi scene, you won't be able to stop yourself.

 

[fraseyboy]

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Originally Posted by Assorted /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you just want to get into hardcore classical, like "glory to god ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!", give these a try (yes I'm forcing you to):

Mmm... I'm not really into that "Glory god lalalala" stuff. In fact im not into any "Glory God" stuff.


Some great suggestions. I will have to see whether I have some of them already (I have ALOT (Like over 1000) of CD's that I inherited from my dad, so it might be in there), if not I'll buy some another day.

 

[Singapura]

I'm an avid atheist (and Slayer fan

), but one of my favourite pieces is Mozart's Requiem which had a lot of "Gloria Mundi in Deus Externam Etcetera". Never mind the lyrics, listen to the music!

 

[Assorted]

Exactly what Singpura said, except it'll defeat the purpose of a Requiem... jk

The closest thing to that FFX piece would be John Tesh Pure Orchestra from my experience. I'm sure other's might have a farther insight on this

 

[FalconP]

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Originally Posted by fraseyboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif As you can see from my sig, I am into ALOT of music, but not Classical!!!! The strange thing is, I like SOME classical music, but not others. For example, I like this song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLnZ5...elated&search= , but most other classical music isn't really my cup of tea. So where can I find some classical that I like? Any ideas?

Ease your way into "real" classical music by first listening to some "new age" composers who have classical training. Some examples:

Mychael Danna -- A Celtic Tale; Skys.
Karl Jenkins -- Diamond Music and the Adiemus series.
Phil Coulter -- A Winter Crossing ; Scottish Tranquility.

When you start with classical, start with something melodic and not very long. Most Baroque music (Vivaldi, Handel etc), and much music by Mozart (symphoines, quintets, piano concertos) fits well. The Violin Concerto and the Symphonies 4,5 and 6 by Tchaikovsky is also emotionally powerful and melodic from beginning to end.

With Bach, start with the Brandenburg Concertos and Orchestral Suites: it's hard not to like these.

 

[Sordel]

I'm not sure whether people are clicking through your link, but the suggestions so far don't seem very helpful to someone who is coming from the music to FFX. You should be looking for the most part specifically at mainstream light Romantic orchestral music, which is usually film music.

I'd recommend something like a Vaughan Williams greatest hits CD: make sure that it has "The Lark Ascending", "Fantasia on Greensleeves" and "Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis" (gotta love YouTube) for starters. His Symphonia Antartica (a symphony based on his music to Scott of the Antartic) should really suit you as well. Bear in mind, though, that you're mainlining pretty much the most "beautiful" orchestral music ever written: Bach & Co. are a real grind after this.

 

[stewtheking]

My reccomendation for a great piece to try is "Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" by Britten. It was written to get young people fired up about playing in an orchestra, and is a great introduction to the way one is made up as well.