Genius composer(movies, theatres, rock symphonies, rock songs, lullabies, cartoons, choir music) from Latvia, small and humble country full with wonderful music. Everytime i listen to him, i am saying that he has an intuition of where to touch the instrument(classical or electronical) and that makes you travel elsewhere. He uses the power of the music to transfer the message, which is always profond and deep. Yet using classical music theory he invents his own way to approach the music and in the same time everytime is different (varying styles and approach). There is no mystery in any music itself. It is what you do with all tools (notes, rhytm, dynamics) and how you transfer the message. It depends on creator.
past_notes: Thank you for your part in bringing this music to us. Eroica" and "New World" are great, but finding these undeservedly obscure composers is mind-boggling! By the way, this symphony exactly corresponds with my heart-beat.
Paul Rath Au contraire, thanks for listening to this channel. Yeah, I pretty much agree with you on the great classics. As you may see, my favorite greats are Shostakovich and Mahler among many others, yet I find enormous pleasure in sharing these obscure and neglected musical works as well. I sincerely think that Kalnins did a wonderful work in this symphony as he amalgamated his classical knowledge, clearly inherited from the Soviets, to his equally enormous ressources drawn from Baltic folk and western rock music.
Paldies komponistam par sirds atklāsmi, kuru Ieva ir ģeniāli iemiesojusi savā izpildījumā. Šī mūzika satriec ar cilvēcisku sāpi un izpildītāju spēju to nodot mums . Dzīve kā nebeidzama mīlestība.
I will give you this: TH-cam has brought me into contact with symphonic music I probably never would have given a chance to before. I am not going to say I like this, but it certainly cannot be accused of being boring. Fascinating crossover music.
I didn't care much for the first movement, but I kept listening because I liked his opera so much, and I'm glad I did because it just kept getting better.
Ultimamente he estado escuchando música sinfónica china y he acabado, en general, un poco harto, demasiado estridente para mi gusto. A su lado esta sinfonía es una pura 'dulzura'. Eso aparte, me gusta por sí misma. Es un aire nuevo a la música sinfónica tradicional y me gusta lo nuevo si es bueno.
+Āris Cēders Strange response to my comment. Anyhow, I won't be writing a symphony anytime soon as I don't have the knowledge or skill. My thoughts mirror Stravinsky when commenting on the inclusion of a harp in a contemporaries work: finding a harp in the orchestra is like finding a hair in your soup. Same goes for the drum set in the first movement - sounds like Kalnins is trying to draw in a different audience. Kudos to him for trying something 'left field', but I don't like it. My opinion, and I don't need to write my own symphony to express it.
+Ian Jenkins There is nothing strange in my comment. There are no "borders", music allows everything unless the result is good. If you need a harp in an orchestra, there is a harp. And it's nothing similar with a hair in a soup, which is simply unacceptable. And it's rather hilarious that you give suggestions to such a master as Kalnins is. I just wouldn't dare. You have still your rights to either like or dislike, but that's all.
+Āris Cēders I think we are lost in translation Aris. My original comment didn't suggest Kalnins should take the drumset out - it was a comment to say how different it would sound if it were no longer included. However, despite there being much beautiful music in Kalnins works, in my opinion, the drumset adds nothing because of its unimaginitive use, especially in the first movement. I personally don't find rock drums work in orchestral music; likewise electric guitars (Tippett) - maybe I'm too much of a traditionalist. BTW, I take it you are Latvian? I presume you are familiar with the work of Ilgi - now there is imagination - great music indeed!
Ian Jenkins Yes, we are a bit lost. Sorry, if I got you misinterpreted, but nevertheless I think there is a plenty of traditional music around, so even if you are traditionalist, it's not a big problem for you. For me drum set here in the first movement is that unique key that makes this work so special. It keeps it going throughout like an engine, and what you cannot get anywhere else. Considering the year when it was made - it still sounds very much contemporary. p.s. With Iļģi we are in changed roles - I personally don't like them, but I it's definitely good stuff.
Kalnins is a remarkable talent. Thanks so much for posting this.
Genius composer(movies, theatres, rock symphonies, rock songs, lullabies, cartoons, choir music) from Latvia, small and humble country full with wonderful music. Everytime i listen to him, i am saying that he has an intuition of where to touch the instrument(classical or electronical) and that makes you travel elsewhere. He uses the power of the music to transfer the message, which is always profond and deep. Yet using classical music theory he invents his own way to approach the music and in the same time everytime is different (varying styles and approach). There is no mystery in any music itself. It is what you do with all tools (notes, rhytm, dynamics) and how you transfer the message. It depends on creator.
past_notes: Thank you for your part in bringing this music to us. Eroica" and "New World" are great, but finding these undeservedly obscure composers is mind-boggling!
By the way, this symphony exactly corresponds with my heart-beat.
Paul Rath Au contraire, thanks for listening to this channel. Yeah, I pretty much agree with you on the great classics. As you may see, my favorite greats are Shostakovich and Mahler among many others, yet I find enormous pleasure in sharing these obscure and neglected musical works as well. I sincerely think that Kalnins did a wonderful work in this symphony as he amalgamated his classical knowledge, clearly inherited from the Soviets, to his equally enormous ressources drawn from Baltic folk and western rock music.
Thank you for this great symphonic work!
Paldies komponistam par sirds atklāsmi, kuru Ieva ir ģeniāli iemiesojusi savā izpildījumā. Šī mūzika satriec ar cilvēcisku sāpi un izpildītāju spēju to nodot mums . Dzīve kā nebeidzama mīlestība.
Great composition!
I will give you this: TH-cam has brought me into contact with symphonic music I probably never would have given a chance to before. I am not going to say I like this, but it certainly cannot be accused of being boring. Fascinating crossover music.
I didn't care much for the first movement, but I kept listening because I liked his opera so much, and I'm glad I did because it just kept getting better.
Ultimamente he estado escuchando música sinfónica china y he acabado, en general, un poco harto, demasiado estridente para mi gusto. A su lado esta sinfonía es una pura 'dulzura'. Eso aparte, me gusta por sí misma. Es un aire nuevo a la música sinfónica tradicional y me gusta lo nuevo si es bueno.
Произведение бесподобное. В ритме проглядывает Шостакович. И Равель прослушивается.
Да, бесподобное. А Равель очень чувствуется в первой половине, это мелодия с нарастающей энергией как в его болеро.
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@@alexanderpopov7265 но ведь болеро исполняют часто, даже балетная постановка есть
Give me right and left brain stuff and I am good to go with music. This piece did that. I like it!!!!
Liels paldies par labas kvalitātes skaņu!!!
Que ritmo...
nice
Imantdienas 2015
I don't care for the drums either, but then again, I didn't write it.
Take away the drumset and you've got a totally different work and a totally different audience.
+Ian Jenkins Sorry, I don't really get why you should take something away here? Write your own symphony, you have the right.
+Āris Cēders Strange response to my comment. Anyhow, I won't be writing a symphony anytime soon as I don't have the knowledge or skill.
My thoughts mirror Stravinsky when commenting on the inclusion of a harp in a contemporaries work: finding a harp in the orchestra is like finding a hair in your soup. Same goes for the drum set in the first movement - sounds like Kalnins is trying to draw in a different audience. Kudos to him for trying something 'left field', but I don't like it. My opinion, and I don't need to write my own symphony to express it.
+Ian Jenkins There is nothing strange in my comment. There are no "borders", music allows everything unless the result is good. If you need a harp in an orchestra, there is a harp. And it's nothing similar with a hair in a soup, which is simply unacceptable. And it's rather hilarious that you give suggestions to such a master as Kalnins is. I just wouldn't dare. You have still your rights to either like or dislike, but that's all.
+Āris Cēders I think we are lost in translation Aris. My original comment didn't suggest Kalnins should take the drumset out - it was a comment to say how different it would sound if it were no longer included. However, despite there being much beautiful music in Kalnins works, in my opinion, the drumset adds nothing because of its unimaginitive use, especially in the first movement. I personally don't find rock drums work in orchestral music; likewise electric guitars (Tippett) - maybe I'm too much of a traditionalist.
BTW, I take it you are Latvian? I presume you are familiar with the work of Ilgi - now there is imagination - great music indeed!
Ian Jenkins Yes, we are a bit lost. Sorry, if I got you misinterpreted, but nevertheless I think there is a plenty of traditional music around, so even if you are traditionalist, it's not a big problem for you. For me drum set here in the first movement is that unique key that makes this work so special. It keeps it going throughout like an engine, and what you cannot get anywhere else. Considering the year when it was made - it still sounds very much contemporary. p.s. With Iļģi we are in changed roles - I personally don't like them, but I it's definitely good stuff.