Jazz/Ragtime: Who's Playing This Addicting Piece?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the musical piece "Maple Leaf Rag," its interpretations, and the artists associated with it. Participants explore various renditions, particularly focusing on Scott Joplin and Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton, while sharing personal preferences and experiences related to the music.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enjoyment of the music, describing it as addicting and uplifting in casual settings.
  • There is a suggestion that the piece linked is Ferdinand Morton's version of Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag," with some participants noting a preference for Morton's interpretation over Joplin's.
  • One participant mentions having recordings of Joplin's music transcribed for ensemble and expresses a mixed opinion about the "jazzification" of the original piece, questioning the need for further alteration.
  • Another participant draws a connection between the music and silent film scores, indicating a nostalgic association.
  • Some participants acknowledge the talent involved in performing the piece and appreciate its fun nature.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of opinions regarding the interpretations of "Maple Leaf Rag," with some favoring Morton's version while others appreciate Joplin's original. The discussion reflects both enjoyment and critical perspectives on the adaptations.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific recordings and interpretations, but there are no detailed discussions on the technical aspects of the music or its historical context.

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Yeah, that's good stuff.

You probably like Scott Joplin, Eubie Blake and James P. Johnson.

I also like Zydeco. :biggrin:
 
yeah, I think it's supposed to be Ferdinand Morton's version of Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag, anyways it's pretty nice to listen to in a casual setting e.g. working on the computer, kinda lifts the spirit up.
 
It was interesting, but I'm not sure I liked it.

I have some recordings of Joplin transcribed for emsemble, which really work, and one of E. Power Biggs playing Joplin on the pedal harpsichord, of all things, and that one also works.

I think the "jazzification" in your link is done with integrity, but Ragtime is already a "jazzed-up" rendering of more standard musical forms, and it struck me a weird to twist it further.
 
It reminds me of the old silent movie music [laurel and hardy] :smile:
 
I think it's fun.
 
yeah, it's a fun piece to listen to and pure talent.

The original piece is called maple leaf rag by Scott Joplin. This piece is actually by Ferdinand (Jelly Roll Morton), yeah he twisted it up a bit (maple leaf stomp), I prefer Morton's version over Joplin's though.
 

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