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Man, this music is addicting
http://perfessorbill.com/midi/mapleb.mid
Guess who's playing (composer)
http://perfessorbill.com/midi/mapleb.mid
Guess who's playing (composer)
Jazz/Ragtime: Who's Playing This Addicting Piece?
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The discussion centers on the musical piece "Maple Leaf Rag," originally composed by Scott Joplin and later interpreted by Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton. Participants express their enjoyment of both Joplin's and Morton's versions, noting the casual listening appeal of Morton's "Maple Leaf Stomp." The conversation highlights the "jazzification" of Ragtime music, emphasizing its roots in jazz and its evolution. Overall, the piece is recognized for its uplifting qualities and the talent involved in its performance.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Ragtime music and its historical context
- Familiarity with Scott Joplin's compositions
- Knowledge of Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton's contributions to jazz
- Awareness of the concept of "jazzification" in music
- Explore the complete works of Scott Joplin, focusing on "Maple Leaf Rag"
- Research Ferdinand Morton's influence on the evolution of jazz
- Investigate the techniques used in "jazzification" of classical pieces
- Listen to various interpretations of Ragtime music, including ensemble transcriptions
Music enthusiasts, jazz historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of Ragtime and its impact on modern jazz music.
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Yeah, that's good stuff.
You probably like Scott Joplin, Eubie Blake and James P. Johnson.
I also like Zydeco.
You probably like Scott Joplin, Eubie Blake and James P. Johnson.
I also like Zydeco.
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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.
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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.
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.
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It reminds me of the old silent movie music [laurel and hardy] 
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I think it's fun.
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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.
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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