The sequence of notes and silence in the harmonic envelope Pärt chose for this piece bespeaks to me of a possibility that may only exist for our kind in imagination - a life of work and play in alert repose holding each moment in exactly a way appropriate to when and where the listener in waiting stands… with time stretched out, and the pressure of mortality eased, allowing everything and everyone to encompass all that is called for: the foundation of peace found in an end to frantic activity. For the brief moment of listening, all that remains problematic in the experience of mortal sentient humanity goes away. Pieces of music like ‘Fur Elina’ for me create for a moment the sense or feeling that broken balance or sacred connection has been restored, as though it always has been; a moment in time in which what is the current condition isn't anymore, briefly. Some artists might suggest -- largely those not duped by the "art for art's sake" dogma -- that creating like moments is what art is _for_; what it is intended to do. I think this was the aim and lost direction of what has now come to be called Faith. Only the tip of the iceberg of the work’s implicit dissent would be political and social.
When you listen to this, you just feel the weight of the world slip off your shoulders. Whatever craziness is going on, let it go, let your spirit breathe in this utterly sublime music.
This is an outstanding piece of music. However, I can't hit the like button while that MAGA reference is in the description. It is a sore spot with me as an American.
And this is a terrible phenomenon of our time. We have come a long way. Obviously an ironic reference, and the news message itself - well, this is absurd reality - who cares, who is the first composer in terms of performance popularity. Schubert, Schumann or Brahms. Same with Arvo Pärt. Arvo is forever. No offense, glad you liked the music though.
@@coversart I agree that Arvo Pärt is forever. He is also the predecessor in terms of performance popularity. My issue however, is with the message that MAGA is delivering. Whether it is Arvo or America, they are both great. In Arvo's case, he was great before the popularity contest with John Williams. As for America, it was great before trump* popularized MAGA to play on the insecurity of gullible voters. Perhaps "Make Arvo Popular Again" would have been a more accurate word choice. Call it semantics if you want to, but like it or not, 45* has altered the way that people are going to perceive the world for a little while. The truth is, I don't know if you are a trying to make a political statement in the description and I can't bring myself to support anything that espouses a message in favor of that idiot. Whether it means patronizing a business that contributes to his campaign or liking a video on TH-cam that shares an acronym with a xenophobic political slogan. I apologize for commenting on this publicly. It was initially intended as a joke until I started thinking about it more carefully.
Hey, nice job of bringing Trump into the conversation, into the music, into other comments. I thought I was just going to listen to some interesting music while I work in my office. Maybe I'm gullible, but I don't think anyone is listening to this music now that politics has been introduced. Somebody must be gullible to think that talking about Trump hurts his ego, and that this doesn't give Trump more free coverage for 2020. Now where is that red hat I like to wear so much?
The world is much bigger than the USA, l didn't even get the "MAGA" reference until you mentioned it also it still took me a while to work out what you talking about. I do wish that the tendency for some Americans (but luckily not all) to think that the world revolves around them would cease.
The sequence of notes and silence in the harmonic envelope Pärt chose for this piece bespeaks to me of a possibility that may only exist for our kind in imagination - a life of work and play in alert repose holding each moment in exactly a way appropriate to when and where the listener in waiting stands… with time stretched out, and the pressure of mortality eased, allowing everything and everyone to encompass all that is called for: the foundation of peace found in an end to frantic activity.
For the brief moment of listening, all that remains problematic in the experience of mortal sentient humanity goes away.
Pieces of music like ‘Fur Elina’ for me create for a moment the sense or feeling that broken balance or sacred connection has been restored, as though it always has been; a moment in time in which what is the current condition isn't anymore, briefly.
Some artists might suggest -- largely those not duped by the "art for art's sake" dogma -- that creating like moments is what art is _for_; what it is intended to do.
I think this was the aim and lost direction of what has now come to be called Faith.
Only the tip of the iceberg of the work’s implicit dissent would be political and social.
The most important living musical poet. One of the most exciting moments in my life was when I met him
Oh, lucky you! You even know him in person..
I think I need to listen to this again. Thank you, cousin Keith
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Stunningly beautiful ! Thank you.
Ce pourrait être la définition même de la pureté...Poésie musicale portée à son paroxysme ...Si bien interprété! Superbe
When you listen to this, you just feel the weight of the world slip off your shoulders. Whatever craziness is going on, let it go, let your spirit breathe in this utterly sublime music.
Or onto them.
Deeply incredible music. Probably one of the most touching pieces ever written.
Easy to understand why this is one of the most popular pieces of classical music. Thank you for the upload.
Thank you for listening!
Love this
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Hi, I really like that graphic EQ of the sound in the video, is it some software?. Thanks. Regards
Yep, created in Adobe After Effects.
seems like the least important part to me and I'm just listening
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how did you make the video?
Adobe After Effects
Late to the game but Trump supporters love this music as well 👍
Ok, Magahat.
@@peterhooper3391 I’m more of a DeSantis guy these days. But I’ll take a Trump second term if it comes to it.
This is an outstanding piece of music. However, I can't hit the like button while that MAGA reference is in the description. It is a sore spot with me as an American.
And this is a terrible phenomenon of our time. We have come a long way. Obviously an ironic reference, and the news message itself - well, this is absurd reality - who cares, who is the first composer in terms of performance popularity. Schubert, Schumann or Brahms. Same with Arvo Pärt. Arvo is forever.
No offense, glad you liked the music though.
@@coversart I agree that Arvo Pärt is forever. He is also the predecessor in terms of performance popularity. My issue however, is with the message that MAGA is delivering. Whether it is Arvo or America, they are both great. In Arvo's case, he was great before the popularity contest with John Williams. As for America, it was great before trump* popularized MAGA to play on the insecurity of gullible voters. Perhaps "Make Arvo Popular Again" would have been a more accurate word choice. Call it semantics if you want to, but like it or not, 45* has altered the way that people are going to perceive the world for a little while. The truth is, I don't know if you are a trying to make a political statement in the description and I can't bring myself to support anything that espouses a message in favor of that idiot. Whether it means patronizing a business that contributes to his campaign or liking a video on TH-cam that shares an acronym with a xenophobic political slogan. I apologize for commenting on this publicly. It was initially intended as a joke until I started thinking about it more carefully.
a very obvious tongue-in-cheek reference, though. are you tone deaf?
Hey, nice job of bringing Trump into the conversation, into the music, into other comments. I thought I was just going to listen to some interesting music while I work in my office. Maybe I'm gullible, but I don't think anyone is listening to this music now that politics has been introduced. Somebody must be gullible to think that talking about Trump hurts his ego, and that this doesn't give Trump more free coverage for 2020. Now where is that red hat I like to wear so much?
The world is much bigger than the USA, l didn't even get the "MAGA" reference until you mentioned it also it still took me a while to work out what you talking about. I do wish that the tendency for some Americans (but luckily not all) to think that the world revolves around them would cease.
Good for about 8 minutes, then ZZZZZZzzzzzzzz