tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post2328465960366731070..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: communicating with the livingSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-10104326617726329252012-08-21T15:44:14.414-05:002012-08-21T15:44:14.414-05:00 Amen AmenNWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-45457921303946826712012-08-21T15:23:49.607-05:002012-08-21T15:23:49.607-05:00I have found myself seeking out more challenges in...I have found myself seeking out more challenges in my music recently. But, like you, there are times I simply want to listen to a good tune. The comfort equivalent of macaroni and cheese. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-55811986833851151802012-08-21T15:22:21.200-05:002012-08-21T15:22:21.200-05:00Got it. Got it. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-53345333339046749572012-08-21T15:21:56.139-05:002012-08-21T15:21:56.139-05:00Mendelssohn's hymn quotation was no accident. ...Mendelssohn's hymn quotation was no accident. He was a man of faith, and the trio is a good manifestation of that fact.<br /><br />But, as you note, Bach was the master of combination of worship within the Baroque construct. That connection is exactly what got me sideways with my writing professor. He knew all about the music, but not the reason for the music. Which, in the end, means he never really understood Bach's voice.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-66384760775082529732012-08-21T15:18:12.573-05:002012-08-21T15:18:12.573-05:00The trick, of course, is the finding the composer&...The trick, of course, is the finding the composer's voice and making it your own.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-52366107777386913552012-08-21T13:28:41.550-05:002012-08-21T13:28:41.550-05:00Although I can appreciate some of the classics, a ...Although I can appreciate some of the classics, a good melody does it for me. I think it's the hardest thing to write. I'm constantly amazed what musicians have done and will do with basically, eight notes.<br />Even though music is subjective, it's remarkable how powerful it can be.<br />Saludos,<br />FranciscoFrancisconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-63930602074779734362012-08-21T13:27:25.411-05:002012-08-21T13:27:25.411-05:00meant "professor did not take in to" no...meant "professor did not take in to" not "music" NWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-22061409704043712102012-08-21T13:25:19.352-05:002012-08-21T13:25:19.352-05:00Your music obviously did not take in to considerat...Your music obviously did not take in to consideration the worship aspect of Bach's compositions. Many composers wrote their music as an expression of love and devotion to their creator, Bach being one of the greatest. Math, and art aside Bach worshiped.NWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-45528763418430138602012-08-21T12:08:55.342-05:002012-08-21T12:08:55.342-05:00It's interesting how sometimes, we can listen ...It's interesting how sometimes, we can listen to music or admire an art piece and just enjoy it for it's momentary outlet.<br />Other times we hear or see something deeper, more complicated--or was that the artist's portrayal all along, but it couldn't be really-- art is heard or seen in the mind that contemplates it...Andeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-28234580669356553372012-08-21T07:48:52.794-05:002012-08-21T07:48:52.794-05:00"...
art is the artist’s method of communica..."...<br /> art is the artist’s method of communicating ..."<br /><br />Playing someone else's music is a bit like painting by numbers - in the end no two paintings are alike.John Calypsohttp://vivaveracruz.com/blognoreply@blogger.com