CamdenRob Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1427961088' post='2736240'] The definition of genius in composition is the extent to which you can disguise that which you have stolen. [/quote] Quote
the boy Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1427961088' post='2736240'] The definition of genius in composition is the extent to which you can disguise that which you have stolen. [/quote] Ahem......👀. Of course there's none of that going on around here. Honestly. This picture is going to be bloody hard. My orchestra are all on spring break. I may have to rely on the garageband philharmonic. Quote
CamdenRob Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1427966431' post='2736329'] My orchestra are all on spring break. [/quote] You mean to say you don't carry a back up orchestra? ... amateur... Quote
Dad3353 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 The Disney film 'Fantasia' has, amongst other pieces, a work called 'Night on Bald Mountain', by Stokowski. This is an adaptation of a well-known piece, often played in concerts, accredited to Rimsky-Korsakov, who, in turn, 'borrowed' it from the 'original' composer, Mussorgsky. It is thought that at least some of [i]his [/i]work was inspired by themes from Liszt. Go ahead, Lenny, do as the 'greats' did (and, sometimes, the not-so-great..!). Take whatever the muses throw at you and bat it back, hard. Quote
Leonard Smalls Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 The original composer might just about have recognised the first couple of bars - the rest would probably cause him to call Alexander 2's security police! Or mebbe, because there's no orchestra involved, he'd have been happy! And funnily enough, my mum, who taught me piano as a young 'un, had a piano teacher who was taught by Liszt himself... So I can call it payback. Though Liszt would probably have called the police as well! Quote
Dad3353 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 It seems that you've been playing Brahms and Liszt; I may be wrong. Quote
ras52 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1427974264' post='2736498'] It seems that you've been playing Brahms and Liszt; I may be wrong. [/quote] I was thinking of something more baroque, but it'll probably sound like [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Scheidt"]Scheidt[/url]. Quote
Dad3353 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1427974933' post='2736512'] I was thinking of something more baroque, but it'll probably sound like [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Scheidt"]Scheidt[/url]. [/quote] Ah, visceral music. I haven't the stomach for it these days. Quote
lowdown Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1427974264' post='2736498'] It seems that you've been playing Brahms and Liszt; I may be wrong. [/quote] Yep, all that Napoleonic Brandy. Quote
Leonard Smalls Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 It's bound to sound stomach-churningly good, as I'll be using [url=http://schiit.com/]THESE[/url] to power the headphones... Quote
Skol303 Posted April 2, 2015 Author Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1427978959' post='2736614'] It's bound to sound stomach-churningly good, as I'll be using [url="http://schiit.com/"]THESE[/url] to power the headphones... [/quote] At least they're able to see the funny side. Looks like nice gear too. Quote
ras52 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1427975728' post='2736525'] Ah, visceral music. I haven't the stomach for it these days. [/quote] Ah, stop [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Ponce_(composer)"]ponce[/url]ing about... Quote
lurksalot Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1427959361' post='2736212'] Just out of interest, is it within the rules to take a relatively well-known classical piece (played badly by me!) and muse on it? [/quote] I think you are ok with the classical piece , but Muse , surely not , there must be a plug-in for that Quote
Lord Sausage Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Stravinsky was always going on about how the best composers steal. Surely classical stuff isn't copyrighted anyway! Tchaicovsky uses La Marseillaise in the 1812 overture. I thought bilbo was being serious with his genius of composition quote! Quote
Andrej Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Newbie here. I find this challenge to be really interesting. I might take some time to play something. I hope there's room for me in here! Edited April 2, 2015 by Andrej Quote
lurksalot Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 come on in the waters lovely , plenty of room here , you are most welcome to put something together and join in the fun. Quote
lowdown Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1427961025' post='2736239'] Technically fine, providing you don't sample any sections of the original piece (ie. lift them wholesale from the original recording). [/quote] Although you might have to sample 'James Last' does Bach, I am not sure Bach and many of his old wig wearing drinking pals did any original recordings.....lol.. Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville and his bags of soot was after their time. Quote
Dad3353 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1428006002' post='2737057']... Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville and his bags of soot was after their time. [/quote] ... and he, too, nicked the idea... [quote]... While proofreading some engravings for a physics textbook he came across drawings of auditory anatomy. He sought to mimic the working in a mechanical device, substituting an elastic membrane for the tympanum, a series of levers for the ossicle, which moved a stylus he proposed would press on a paper, wood or glass surface covered in lampblack. ...[/quote] Edited April 2, 2015 by Dad3353 Quote
Dad3353 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='Andrej' timestamp='1428003786' post='2737027'] Newbie here. I find this challenge to be really interesting. I might take some time to play something. I hope there's room for me in here! [/quote] There's room a'plenty; welcome aboard. Don't mind Lenny, he's mostly harmless. Don't get him started on the history of New Orleans jazz, though, nor Led Zep's greatest hits. Other than that, you'll be fine. Jump in, the water's lovely..! ([i]Oh, and contact Skol303 directly for the initiation ceremony. avoid white clothing, but tuba and ear-rings will be provided. Many forms of payment are acceptable.[/i] ) Quote
lowdown Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1428006842' post='2737069'] ... and he, too, nicked the idea... [/quote] Indeed, and then put it into action. (I am sure Lenny can accompany this with some of his Muse). http://youtu.be/7Vqvq-f-UtU Quote
Dad3353 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1428008421' post='2737085'] Indeed, and then put it into action. (I am sure Lenny can accompany this with some of his Muse)... [/quote] Don't go putting out challenges of that sort; he'll be back in a flash with a cat's chorus to this (Muse..? Mews..? OK, coat got...). Edited April 2, 2015 by Dad3353 Quote
Andrej Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I 'm pretty sure you know already, but that's definitely not me in my avatar pic. [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1428007174' post='2737074'] There's room a'plenty; welcome aboard. Don't mind Lenny, he's mostly harmless. Don't get him started on the history of New Orleans jazz, though, nor Led Zep's greatest hits. Other than that, you'll be fine. Jump in, the water's lovely..! ([i]Oh, and contact Skol303 directly for the initiation ceremony. avoid white clothing, but tuba and ear-rings will be provided. Many forms of payment are acceptable.[/i] ) [/quote] Initiation ceremony? What am I missing? I read "butt tuba and ear-rings will be provided". I must admit I was a little frightened. Quote
Dad3353 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Andrej' timestamp='1428009005' post='2737092'] Thanks for the replies. I 'm pretty sure you know already, but that's definitely not me in my avatar pic. Initiation ceremony? What am I missing? I read "butt tuba and ear-rings will be provided". I must admit I was a little frightened. [/quote] Hmm... Now you come to mention it, that might be a good idea. I'll see what range of sizes are available. Not sure who to address for trying 'em out, though. We'll keep you informed... Edited April 2, 2015 by Dad3353 Quote
Skol303 Posted April 2, 2015 Author Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1428006002' post='2737057'] I am not sure Bach and many of his old wig wearing drinking pals did any original recordings..... [/quote] Good point I should rephrase it to say don't go sampling from any commercial recordings - Halle Orchestra's Greatest Hits, etc. Performing any out of copyright piece yourself is all fair game. Quote
lowdown Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1428010057' post='2737118'] Performing any out of copyright piece yourself is all fair game. [/quote] Xmas time is ripe for that - All those old Xmas tunes reworked for adverts. Recorded from true Orchestral through to EDM. Quote
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