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An approach to Mozart?s Minuet no. 06, applying a questionnaire proposed by Lewis Rowell, in his book Thinking about Music (09-19)

          Our first step is to answer at least two of the several questions proposed by Rowell (09-13) concerning on the thing itself. “Mozart’s minuet no. 06 was adjusted in accordance with Haydn style. They were conceived as dances, because they didn’t follow the form of the symphony. It was a dancing music, which marked the beginning of Mozart’s career as a precursor of waltz. [Erman 51] “His name of baptism, however is Johannes Chrysostomos Wolfgangus Theophilus.” If we take the concept of Minuet, it’s possible to conclude, it was a traditional French dance in a ¾ compass, characterized by delicate movements. [Sinzig 374] “…this dance was performed by pairs, demanding elegance and distinction”.  It was very popular in Louis XIV’s court, becoming famous in Europe in XVII e XVIII. It generally used as a third movement in a classic symphony.The piece exists as a derivation of the original melody of German Dances, and it has the dignity of the big symphonies after the composer’s success.” 02 By listening this piece one can question the way it was received in terms of source, transmission and receiver(s). Whatever we could be informed about Mozart is that he really could get the feelings of the audience since he was a child. Of course his father conduced him to the way of music, and his mother followed his career even traveling with him. Mozart said once, to have played for the chairs. He’s fallen in love, got married and this fact is followed by success in his career, after becoming a member of Weber’s family. (See question no. 06).

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The simplicity is a remarked feature of the music. It’s repetitive, and it does not create great expectation, but one can follow the parts of the music and even know when it’s being performed again. It does not provoke anxiety (See question no. 12). Another interesting point to be observed is the reasons Mozart had to compose the piece. [Rowell] “Causation is always a major philosophical issue, and suggests the application of Aristotle’s famous scene of the four causes to our target piece:

-          material cause: sound waves, piano, pen and ink, vinyl, magnetic  tape

-          formal cause: minuet as a genre, “rounded binary” form, sonata, Classical style, major tonality

-          efficient cause: Mozart, any pianist, engraver/ publisher, a recording  technician

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-          final cause: profit, pleasure, education, Mozart’s need” (13).

            By reading Mozart’s biography one can conclude that he has established a career along the years of his life, and he had accreditation enough to compose music as part of his strong background as a student, and professional musician, who for sure had profit in consideration (See question no. 13).

            The second point to be observed is the value of the piece (Rowell 13-15). A particular judgement of the piece as a work of art let one think about the performance in accordance with the feelings that this music inspires listeners to dance. And what is music for, besides listening to it? Personally it’s possible to affirm that happiness transpires from the composition, in accordance with some rules, well known by musicians, but not part of this analysis. As a simple observer and not musician, I won’t be able to extend the secret to provoke the sensation I feel, whenever listening to music, but I’m quite sure they all know. (See question no.16).

           It’s also possible to admit the fact that the music enchants me, stimulating my emotions, and it takes me to the mental image of a beautiful salon with so many beautiful and well-dressed people, dancing in pairs, designing very nice choreographs. This idea entertains me. My imaginarium is enriched and conduced to a space, – - an elsewhere – - and the sensation of a certain displacement comes to my mind (See question no. 17).

           For sure the piece provides a moment of beauty. (See question no. 19). It does not irritate me and provokes emotional reaction changing my mood. It’s being mentioned by Rowell that some good criteria traditionally cited are these: harmony, proportion, clarity, intensity, unity, variety, completeness, consistency, mobility (for music), conflict and resolution (Rowell 14).

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            The discussion of beauty is better understood with the clarification of some philosophers’ extended comments, especially about this subject (Rowel 83). 

           The third aspect to be presented is the listener or observer (Rowell 15-17). I can’t really feel in bad mood, by listening it, as well as I don’t feel tired to analyze this piece. I’ve listened this music in different days and I felt the same sensation. I was more curious the first time of course (See question no 29). The music does not matter me (See question no.36). It inspires peace and pleases me, creating an image of joy, to the point to listen it several times, in different versions, with different instruments and interpretations (See question no. 34).

            The last item to be presented is the context of the piece (Rowell 17-19). Some aspects about Mozart’s life (Salzburg 1756 – Vienna 1791) can clarify our convictions about his cultural inheritance, and better define the context of his music itself (See question no. 37). “Drama is the essence of Mozart and his characters express a universality of emotion akin to the gods of classic mythology. His music moves with an unparalleled grace and unveils its truths with suppleness and subtlety only exceeded by Nature herself. One of the greatest prodigies in music history, Mozart had the good fortune to be born in 1756 at a time when tonality and harmony in western music had evolved to a level of purity and sophistication that makes the 18th century the envy of more than one great composer born later (See question no. 47). In accordance with Webster’s Dictionary, minuet is a very graceful and stately slow dance, popular in fashionable circles throughout the eighteen-century (1147). The funny aspect is the fact that it came to the salons.  No less a figure than Franz Joseph Haydn had paved the way by showing the endless possibilities of the mature classical style. “The influence of his romance with Constanze is also important. His father’s worst fears had come to pass -Wolfgang was married in August into an impecunious family of questionable reputation. This was a fertile period musically with Mozart getting commissions and students and at this point producing masterpieces in every conceivable genre.

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           No less a figure than Franz Joseph Haydn had paved the way by showing the endless possibilities of the mature classical style. “Haydn and Mozart included the minuet form in most of their sonatas and symphonies.” 03 This fact printed in their music a specific personality. Although, the money it should have brought in was too late and Mozart died of overwork and kidney failure on the 5th of December, 1791 while still ironically at work on the “Requiem Mass” (Confutatis) for an unknown patron.”

 Works Cited

Erman Hans, Geflügelte Melodien,  Germany, 1968.

Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, New York:

       Modern Language Association, USA, 1988.

Rowell,  Lewis. Thinking about Music, The University of Massachusetts Press, USA, 1983.

Sinzig, Frei Pedro. Dicionário Musical,  Kosmos Editora, 2nd ed., Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 1959.

Webster Noah, Webster’s Dictionary, New York, USA, 1969.

To all the young people are Beatle and classic rock fans: Have you ever listened to this music on vinyl?

Or did you discover it on your little ipods?? I am just wondering. It just seems like they have much knowledge yet its cheapened because they learned it from youtube, ipods and gay little video games. Did your parents even have a record player?? Its not even something I think about but most of their parents grew up in the 80′s. It all makes sense now. Those stupid assholes from the 80′s had children and these kids are their offspring. Wow.
dave your good. As long as it wasn’t an ipod or the internet

Machine Head (album)

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Machine Head
Studio album by Deep Purple
Released
March, 1972
Recorded
December 6, 1971 December 21, 1971, Montreux, Switzerland
Genre
Hard rock, heavy metal
Length
37:47 (original LP)96:34 (1997 2CD edition)
Label
EMI/Purple (UK)Warner Bros. (US)
Producer
Deep Purple
Professional reviews
Allmusic link
Rolling Stone (favorable) link
Deep Purple chronology
Fireball(1971)
Machine Head(1972)
Who Do We Think We Are(1973)
Alternate cover

25th anniversary CD slipcase
Machine Head is the sixth Deep Purple studio album. It was recorded at the Grand Hotel Montreux, Switzerland in December 1971 with the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, and released in March 1972.
The album is often cited as being very influential in the development of the heavy metal music genre. It is Deep Purple’s most successful recording, topping the charts in several countries following its release. In 2001 Q magazine named it as one of the 50 Heaviest Albums of All Time.
Machine Head is the subject of one of the Classic Albums series of documentaries about the making of famous albums. Machine Head was released on the multichannel formats Super Audio CD (2003) and DVD-Audio (2001).
Original Recording
The conditions in which the original recordings were made are quite outstanding. Hiring the Rolling Stones Mobile One equipment and studios, the band recorded the entirety of the tracks in a Montreux hotel facility, with no overdubs. The “Smoke on the Water” lyrics’ citation “Frank Zappa and the Mothers” refers to Zappa’s show at a nearby casino. The casino burned down a few days before the start of scheduled Machine Head recording sessions.
A song entitled “When a Blind Man Cries” was recorded during these sessions, but not included on the album. Instead, it was used as a the B-side on the “Never Before” single. The song appears as a bonus track on the album’s 25th anniversary edition.
The supporting tour for Machine Head included a trip to Japan that would later become the double-live Made in Japan album.
Track listing
All songs written by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice.
Original release on vinyl
“Highway Star” 6:05
“Maybe I’m a Leo” 4:51
“Pictures of Home” 5:03
“Never Before” 3:56
“Smoke on the Water” 5:40
“Lazy” 7:19
“Space Truckin’” 4:31
25th anniversary reissue on CD
Disc one: The 1997 Remixes
“Highway Star” 6:39
“Maybe I’m a Leo” 5:25
“Pictures of Home” 5:21
“Never Before” 3:59
“Smoke on the Water” 6:18
“Lazy” 7:33
“Space Truckin’” 4:52
“When a Blind Man Cries” 3:33
Disc two: The Remasters
“Highway Star” 6:08
“Maybe I’m a Leo” 4:52
“Pictures of Home” 5:08
“Never Before” 4:00
“Smoke on the Water” 5:42
“Lazy” 7:24
“Space Truckin’” 4:35
25th anniversary bonus tracks
“When a Blind Man Cries” (original B-side) 3:32
“Maybe I’m a Leo” (Quadrophonic mix) 5:00
“Lazy” (Quadrophonic mix) 6:57
Chart positions
Year
Chart
Position
1972
UK Albums Chart
1
1972
Australian Albums Chart
1
Personnel
Ritchie Blackmore guitars
Ian Gillan vocals, harmonica
Jon Lord hammond organ, piano, keyboards
Ian Paice drums
Roger Glover bass
Additional personnel
Martin Birch engineering
Jeremy (Bear) Gee assistant
Nick Watterton technician
Ian Hansford, Rob Cooksey, Colin Hart equipment
Martin Birch and Deep Purple mixing
Shephard Sherbell photography
Roger Glover, John Coletta cover design
Peter Denenberg, Roger Glover remixing
Peter Mew remastering
Sales accomplishments
RIAA certification (United States)
Date
Designation
Total Sales
November 6, 1972
Gold
500,000
October 13, 1986
Platinum
1,000,000
October 13, 1986
Double Platinum
2,000,000
BPI certification (United Kingdom)
Date
Designation
Total Sales
January 1, 1974
Silver
60,000
January 1, 1974
Gold
100,000
References
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Digital DJ Equipment Vs Crate Digging DJs

Stereotypes abound, for anyone who has caught the wonderful series Nathan Barley by Chris Morris, the cringeworthy world of the Hoxton Elite sums up DJ culture in one fail swoop. It’s not just the DJ and his equipment, it’s the hangers on, the hairstyles, the pseudo cool crowd baying for a tune that is so left field we are all in danger of getting lost in the wild wood of cacophony. Contrary to popular belief, there is more to being a DJ than just looking cool in a pair of headphones. Unfortunately to some that is all that they think there is to being a DJ.

Back in the day, as a lot of my vinyl friends are fond of saying, being a spinner of tunes took skill, dedication and commitment. It was a status reserved for music geeks. Being so into the scene meant a lifetime of dedication to music, not just a passing interest in the latest pop sensation. The disc jockey would typically get out of bed around noon, go crate digging until the shops closed and then proceed to either travel to a gig and go to bed around 6am, or stay up and mix until around about the same time.

The art of crate digging is akin to grannies at a jumble sale looking for a Faberge egg. Dusty rooms piled to the ceiling with every record from a white label undiscovered Stones LP to BBC sound effects, but who knows what is where. Some classics are just waiting to be discovered, a strange little loop half way through track four on the B side of some unknown 1950s crooner can make the next top ten chart breaker; and the only way to find it is by digging through those crates. Since the fall in popularity of vinyl as the essential DJ tool, the art of crate digging is becoming a dying pastime for all but the most dedicated. Bedroom music maestros probably don’t even know about it, they probably don’t even own a record.

The demise of vinyl has meant a change in technology; there has been a dip in the demand for analogue turntables and an increase in demand for digital DJ equipment. Eager to distinguish themselves from the iPod generation who just plug in a player and hit the shuffle button, established and talented DJs are calling for updated equipment; MP3 and compact disc as a medium is creating a need for players that can mix tracks like the old turntables do. There is no doubt that not having to lug a flight case with a hundred records in is a positive thing, especially if the option is carrying around a relatively lightweight piece of equipment that can be subsequently mixed from.

Back to the stereotype of the Hoxton ‘massive’ and we could argue that these guys are actually pioneering the new digital music scene. Creating crazy loops from the depths of the imagination that are inspired by a pair of hair straighteners breaking, or not being able to fit into the latest skinny jeans could be the new big thing. Maybe these guys are one up on the crate diggers who have been accused of just stealing other people’s work and stitching it all together on fancy equipment. Maybe a good pair of headphones and a love of popular fashion are just what the music industry needs to bring it into the twenty first century.

Once Upon A Time

There once was a time, maybe not too long ago, where we didn’t have all of the technological luxuries that we enjoy today. The mere thought of listening to music on a portable digital music player like the Apple iPod Nano was simply, ludicrous. The incredible graphics of a home video game system like the Xbox 360 only existed in dreams and imaginations. And who could have imagined a bulky, shoulder-mounted video camera turning into a tiny, hand held digital video camcorder? It’s really incredible to think that just as little as twenty years ago, all of these incredible technological devices weren’t even thought of and about, let alone were mass produced. Now, you can do into any store or refurbished electronics dealer and find a whole range of amazing electronic items.

If you own an iPod or a Sony Playstation Portable, can you imagine not having these luxuries – and that’s what they are – at your disposal and at your beck and call? Earlier and previous generations didn’t have the option or ability to literally take every song they’ve ever heard with them wherever they go as we do now with the Apple iPod Nano. They could only listen to songs on cassette tapes, vinyl records, or heaven forbid, the old classic 8-track player. And as for taking songs with them, that was out of the question. Even though we can bring our music with us wherever we go by using the Apple iPod Nano, one has to remember that portable music players, like the original Walkman, weren’t introduced to the public until 1980, which isn’t even 30 years ago.

It’s interesting to wonder what people did for fun and entertainment many years ago. Going to the movies was always a popular pastime, but you can now download and watch videos on your PSP or your Xbox 360. Perhaps some people liked to simply goof off and act silly, which now, with the advent of the digital camcorder, you can shoot and share your goofy adventures and upload them on the internet for all the world to see. Sitting around listening to music is also a nice way to kill time, but why sit around when today, you can listen while on the go with your Apple iPod Nano? No matter what people did for fun and entertainment in the past, we can now do it bigger, better, louder and faster with a whole array of electronics at our disposal.

Face Value of 1960-1970 Classic Rock Albums?

We bought a house and with it came about 100 vinyl records and covers for bands like The Who, Peter Frampton, Pink Floyd, and lots of other popular 60′s-70′s bands. Some are in very good condition with great artwork, others are not so good. I don’t know if they’ve been played or how often. None are autographed that we could see. One or two are in plastic but the rest are opened. Any ideas on how to find the value or how much we should sell them for?

Investments Solutions Uk: Financial Tools for Better Tomorrow

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It’s a Wildlife for Indie Artist

Seattle, Washington — WildLife, Gary Paul Bryant’s 10th CD, is quickly climbing jazz and world music charts, airing on more than 100 radio stations from Australia to Europe to the U.S. and topping 120,000 streams and downloads in recent weeks on Soundclick.com alone. Yet, you’ve probably never heard of him.

Recording from his home studio north of Seattle, Washington, Bryant reflects an evolving reality of today’s music industry, where artists who take advantage of new technology can build dynamic careers outside the mainstream.

“People are surprised to find that you can have a strong international fan base and a satisfying career operating in your own niche, a bit below the pop culture radar,” said Bryant.

After an early experience with the traditional corporate recording industry, Bryant began marketing and publishing his own material in the 1980s, a time when producing an album on your own could cost as much as buying a house and marketing meant hauling hundreds of vinyl albums to radio stations and retail outlets.

Then came the 1990s with new recording technology and, of course, the Internet. Music web sites like iTunes, Rhapsody and Napster gave musicians access to worldwide audiences and gave fans an unprecedented selection of genres and styles. Tech-savvy songwriters willing to adapt to the new medium found that making a living through music was no longer an unlikely dream. Bryant’s affinity for technology soon moved him from acoustic pianos and guitars to music workstations, sampling software and digital distribution.

“What really made it interesting for artists is that, in addition to all of the recording and performance gear going digital, support services like CD production, digital distribution and promotion were adapting to the technology in a big way,” said Bryant. One such company, CDBaby.com, founded in 1997 by musician Derek Sivers, has paid more than $80 million directly to artists.

Bryant’s first album, Just a Word, was digitally remastered and released as an anniversary edition in 2004. Seattle Times music critic Patrick MacDonald summed it up: “Exceptional piano work!”

In May 2005 came Imaginary Piano, a high-energy collection of jazz motifs, followed by a collection of original and classic Christmas piano solos, Midnight Clear.

Melding power rock with jazz and classical music, his 2007 project, Big World, reached the No. 1 Jazz spot at SoundClick.com, was featured Jazz selection at Garageband.com and made the Top 10 Jazz playlist at Broadjam.com.

Wildlife, released in August 2008, includes 13 upbeat instrumentals that combine classical, rock and jazz elements. It’s available from iTunes.com, CDBaby and other digital outlets. For information visit http://www.GaryPaulBryant.com

I can’t figure out the name of this Phantom of the Opera spoof/rock opera?

I saw this movie when I was a kid and I can’t remember the name of it. I only vaguely remember the movie so these details may be sketchy. It was a rock opera and a bit of a Phantom of the Opera spoof. I believe it was made in the 70′s. The “phantom” in this movie gets his head caught in a vinyl record press which deforms his face. The women he is obsessed with is an up and coming singer who is signed to the production label of the antagonist (who was the producer/record label owner). That is all I can really remember and some of that may be off (I last saw it when I was 12 or 13). I remember it being very difficult to find on VHS at the time, though it is a cult classic.

Guitar Lessons — Do You Really Need Them?

I grew up listening to some amazing guitarists. I don’t have enough space to list them all, but a few of my favorites were Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, the highly underrated Robby Krieger, and all the blues playing Kings. These guys were phenomenal guitarists and, to me, were nothing short of inspirational. The more I heard, the more I wanted to learn to play the guitar like them.

I became obsessed with the idea that I could learn to play guitar as well as these guys. However, at the time, resources were limited. I didn’t know anybody who played the guitar, there was no Internet, no guitar lessons at school, and no money for expensive lessons. It was up to me to grope my way toward my goal. I was like a blind man searching for a light switch. I didn’t know where enlightenment would come from.

When I was about 15 years old, I acquired my first acoustic guitar, a cheap no-name with bailing wire strings.  Then, in a second-hand store, I found a book that contained guitar lessons for beginners. From the book, I learned to restring my guitar with some decent strings and how to tune it. I learned some basic major chords and some old simple classics,  like “On Top of Old Smokey” and “Greensleeves.”

However, my most useful resource was my collection of rock and roll records, LPs, wax disks, or whatever you want to call those old vinyl anachronisms.Once I figured out how to tune my guitar to the same frequency as my turntable, I could listen to the music and try to reproduce the tones on my guitar. And that is how I acquired the guitar fundamentals. By trial and error and determination.

I don’t believe that there is a right way or a wrong way to learn how to play the guitar. I do believe that, with determination and persistence, anyone who is serious about it can do it, regardless of what resources are available. The most important piece of advice that I can give to the aspiring guitarist is to practice, practice, practice. Learning to play could be considered hard work, but to the serious student, it is not work at all. It is more like an extraordinary learning experience.

Next, to save time, find an instructor or a good book from which to learn music theory. To be a well rounded musician, it is essential that the student learn to read music and tab and to discover how the two are interrelated. Technique will come with practice, and eventually the fundamentals will become second nature and you will develop a distinct style that you can call your own.

From experience, I can tell you that you can learn to play the guitar without guitar lessons. However, it behooves you to find some source  of instruction. It will save time and a good instructor will steer you away from time consuming mistakes and bad habits.If you would like to hear more, copy this link into your address bar: http://joe-guitar.blogspot.com/