Which are the best musics of all times?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants' opinions on the best music of all time, with a focus on various genres including classical, rock, and pop. Participants share their favorite pieces and artists, reflecting personal tastes and cultural influences.

Discussion Character

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  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant lists a selection of classical music pieces, including works by Händel, Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, suggesting a strong preference for classical music.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for 1960s rock music, highlighting artists like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Motown influences, and dismisses classical music as unappealing.
  • A different participant acknowledges enjoying both classical and Motown music, while also humorously commenting on a specific classical piece that is stuck in their head.
  • Some participants mention enjoying techno music alongside classical music.
  • There is a light-hearted exchange about ABBA and the Village People, with participants joking about their music collections and preferences.
  • One participant shares their emotional connection to specific songs from various genres, indicating that personal experiences influence their musical preferences.
  • Another participant lists additional classical works and composers, suggesting a broader appreciation for classical music beyond the initial list provided.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of musical preferences, with clear disagreement between those who favor classical music and those who prefer rock or pop genres. No consensus emerges regarding the "best" music, as tastes vary widely.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific recordings and performances, indicating that personal experiences and interpretations of music may influence their opinions. The discussion includes a mix of humor and serious commentary, reflecting diverse musical backgrounds.

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Readers interested in music appreciation, genre comparisons, and personal musical experiences may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
honestrosewater said:
When I want something explosive, I look to Tchaikovsky or Beethoven. Who else is good here?
biber's missa salisburgensis or bach's b minor mass. the missa salisburgensis was written to be played in the salzberg cathedral which has awful acoustics, everything echoes. biber couldn't write anything too complicated or else it would just mush together, so it's more or less just random blasting with trumpets & trombones for 1hr.

For pure joy- Händel or Pachelbel's Canon in D. Others?
again, biber's missa salisburgensis & bach's b minor mass. or maybe bach's goldberg variations. i talked to a lady who listened to a lot of jazz & she liked the goldberg variations because they sounded just like little improvs, the playing/writing was so expressive.

I usually want something quieter, pensive. My favorites here are (The piano and cello are also my favorite intruments.)
Bach's Cello Suites
the cello suites is probbaly my favourite music. I've got ~23 recordings + a couple on order & they're all great in their own way. I've also got ~15 recordings of the solo violin stuff.


Do any Motown people listen to the Temptations?
no, i like syreeta
 
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  • #32
Well, here's my top ten:

1) 'Unsterblich' - Die Toten Hosen
2) 'Zombie' - The Cranberries (first single I ever bought)
3) 'MFG' - Die Fantastischen Vier
4) 'The Orginal Song of Bacardi Rum' from the Bacardi Feeling album
5) 'Razorblade Kiss' - HIM
6) 'Lemontree' - Fool's Garden
7) 'Don't Speak' - No Doubt
8) 'The Scientist (acoustic version)' - Coldplay
9) 'Reimemonster' and 'The Return of Reimemonster'- Afrob featuring Ferris MC (yeah, 2 songs, I know, but they sort of belong together)
10) 'Counting Crows' - Mr Jones

Lol, yeah, I know, not a single piece of classical music in my list, oh well... :-P
 
  • #33
Blimey - lots of Classical music here.

For me, the all time best track ever made is Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the UK

Put that on full blast on the stereo and leap around wildly..

Great stuff.

Other favourites:
Teenage kicks - The Undertones
Voodoo Chile - Hendrix
Wild Thing - The Trogs (I sing that whilst racing my motorcycle...)
White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane (Ah those old hallucinogenic daze...
 
  • #34
honestrosewater said:
Do any Motown people listen to the Temptations?
And Gladys Knight and the Pips
Curtiss Mayfield (and the Impressions) - remember "Superfly"
Isaac Hayes - "Shaft"
The O'Jays
Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder
Smokey Robinson
The Four Tops

to name a few :biggrin: