bracurrie Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Art is an expression of something the artist wants to say. Since we have deviated from the thread substantially:I do not like maybe 90% of the "art" created that I have experienced. If the creator says its art then ok. But I nor anyone else has to like it. Also I nor anyone else has to have a sound rational for liking or disliking any art. What is interesting to me is the articulate expression of opinion based on guild posts that I can relate to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Done the waterworks thing many times. If your hobby/passion doesn't move you, what's the sense? Is that your turntable in your avatar? Me WANTS the precious...and I'll cry if I can't have it. Dave Edited February 10, 2014 by Mallette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 If you get your precious I'll be glad to take your scout hand me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 ...but I freely admit to shedding tears when listening to great music, well performed, and well recorded. I've recently been told I am not a real audiophile as I am happy with what I hear and am not continually jonzin for something "better." Just finished listening the Sheffield 1986 "Moscow Sessions" recording of the Tchaikovsky 5th. Peter Ilich would probably have been the first to say he wasn't a Bach, Beethoven, or Brahms...after all, he characterized his best known work, the 1812, as "rather noisy." However, this recording, orchestra, and conductor had the tears rolling down my face as raw emotional power of Tchaikovsky's final movement filled the room. It's why I listen. Why do you listen? Dave I listen for the love of it, purely for the love. And I find it impossible to watch this without my eyes swelling up and sheading tears..... http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=il+silenzio+trumpet+solo&qpvt=il+silenzio+trumpet+solo&FORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=90D672191B62777F728190D672191B62777F7281 It's absolutely beautiful, and I wish I could hug this little girl. The emotion is over whelming for me.... yep, I'm a wusssy and proud of it. Thanks for posting that, beautiful and yes, moving....My wife also thought it was incredible...For me music has reached it's apex when it stirs you emotionally...I can't believe that either composers or performers are not striving for this at all times. The technical aspects mean little to me, I'm in it simply for the emotion. As for Tchaik, he does it as good as anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 ...I can't believe that either composers or performers are not striving for this at all times. Can't or won't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 The technical aspects mean little to me, I'm in it simply for the emotion. As for Tchaik, he does it as good as anyone. I feel the same way, and same goes for capturing the emotion of the audience, it is the highest honor an musician can hope for. Larry, I enjoy Tchaikosvsky very much, but only some of his music do I truly love and enjoy listening to repeatedly. His 1812 Overture is a favorite, I enjoy it so much that I paid a stupid price just to get virgin sealed copy by MFSL. Pink Floyd's "Final Cut" is another LP that I thoroughly enjoy. With me, the one thing that's for certain, is if I own a copy on vinyl, you can darn sure the music draws on my emotions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 ...I can't believe that either composers or performers are not striving for this at all times. Can't or won't? Either/Or.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) The technical aspects mean little to me, I'm in it simply for the emotion. As for Tchaik, he does it as good as anyone. I feel the same way, and same goes for capturing the emotion of the audience, it is the highest honor an musician can hope for. Larry, I enjoy Tchaikosvsky very much, but only some of his music do I truly love and enjoy listening to repeatedly. His 1812 Overture is a favorite, I enjoy it so much that I paid a stupid price just to get virgin sealed copy by MFSL. Pink Floyd's "Final Cut" is another LP that I thoroughly enjoy. With me, the one thing that's for certain, is if I own a copy on vinyl, you can darn sure the music draws on my emotions. I'm with you on " Final Cut" its a great album, suprises me it doesn't garner more praise than it does. It also has an emotional connection for me, due to its Falkland War subject matter. Edited February 10, 2014 by oldenough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 ...I can't believe that either composers or performers are not striving for this at all times. Can't or won't? Either/Or.... Interesting. People seem all too willing to learn more about improving their audio reproduction systems yet won't endeavor to learn more about the purpose for them in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 ...I can't believe that either composers or performers are not striving for this at all times. Can't or won't? Either/Or.... Interesting. People seem all too willing to learn more about improving their audio reproduction systems yet won't endeavor to learn more about the purpose for them in the first place.Ok then "can't", I'm always willing to learn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 What kind of cables do you use when you tear up? Raw Onion? They convey emotion. All the quibbling about components, I agree music is where its at. I enjoy coffee, but hell if I will spend hours upon hours talking about filters. Enjoy your coffee. Yes I ground my beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 What kind of cables do you use when you tear up? Raw Onion? They convey emotion. All the quibbling about components, I agree music is where its at. I enjoy coffee, but hell if I will spend hours upon hours talking about filters. Enjoy your coffee. Yes I ground my beans.Well said!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I was listening intently and somewhat clinically. I think I reached a meditative state where my mind quit analyzing and I channeled Tchaikovsky state of mined. It triggered an outpouring of emotion. I am not a shrink and never played one on TV, plus self-analysis is about as dangerous a ground as one can walk on. But that's about as close as I can get. Dave This! Sure, I can listen to "Wish You Were Here" and think about my deceased Mother or one of my long gone great dogs and it will bring me to tears every time. But to listen to a piece of music with no preconceptions or expectations and being brought to tears is much different. I think? One evening (I'll never forget) with the lights out, my recliner reclined and by brain turned off, I just listened to this.... ..and about half way through the disc, I had tears streaming down my face. It moved me and it was just a "WOW" moment. I've never had the "same" experience and haven't listened to "Tone Poems" since. I will someday, but I'm still holding on to that one night. Nirvana! On a side note, on a different forum, the question was asked and I'm paraphrasing, "Whats the worst music you've ever heard" and someone mentioned "Tone Poems". Different strokes for different folks, I guess. Great topic Dave and I don't think it has anything to do with being "Manly", just humans and of course Art. I love this hobby! Dennie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Thanks Dennie..... On a serious note. The Star Spangled Banner can bring tears to my eyes each time it is played as I think of my friends and buddies that were killed in Southeast Asia in the early 70's. My gratitude to them shall be never-ending. Edited February 11, 2014 by Boxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I used to cry during Kodak commercials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I used to cry during Kodak commercials. That's only because Polaroid beat them in a lawsuit, in 1986, regarding a patent battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 With so many people only listening to music for sentimentality I'm a bit surprised that the record industry :emotion-29:does as well as it does. Some of the ways I enjoy music include, entertainment and amusement, humor, social commentary, musical history, story telling, ambient activity, inspiration, relaxation, and keeping up with artist's expression. :emotion-53:Can't even imagine what it would be like to just play sentimental music, but it IS a big world and people have lotsa different styles LOL! Sometimes it depends on what you have been drinking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Here it comes Here it comes It's just your 19th nervous breakdown... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 With so many people only listening to music for sentimentality I'm a bit surprised that the record industry :emotion-29:does as well as it does. Some of the ways I enjoy music include, entertainment and amusement, humor, social commentary, musical history, story telling, ambient activity, inspiration, relaxation, and keeping up with artist's expression. :emotion-53:Can't even imagine what it would be like to just play sentimental music, but it IS a big world and people have lotsa different styles LOL! Emotion doesn't only mean sentimental Mark, there is more to emotion than that, as I'm sure you realize. Some of them are already in your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 RHCP - Hard to Concentrate was my musical pick for our wedding. I tear up every time I hear it. This one too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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