Intro to the Atomic Period (Second Half of the 20th Century) of Classical Music

We'll be starting a discussion about the second half of the 20th century, including the music of John Cage, Penderecki, Milton Babbit, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Arvo Pärt, and many, many more. We'll explore totals serialism, aleatoric music, electronic music, and minimalism.
Intro (0:00)
What's in a name? (0:31)
Historical Context of the Atomic Period (1:10)
Overview of the Atomic Period (2:34)
General Characteristics of the Atomic Period (4:34)
What sort of listener will enjoy the Atomic Period?(10:55)
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[@KeepitClassical]

I've noticed that when people talk about "modern music"-especially in a disparaging way-they're really just referring to serialism when modern music actually represents a very broad spectrum of styles. Which style are you most excited to learn more about?

[@postmodernpastoral]

I like serialism though. Lol

[@KeepitClassical]

@@postmodernpastoral Same

[@MrInterestingthings]

Japanese classical music has gotten s lot of attention. TiaLeon Marsalis GeorfeWalker AnthonyDavis have invested seriiusmusic with jazz gospel&African traditions. I'd like to see more talk about newcomtemporary music from India,Belize,Iceland Nigeria etc.

[@MrInterestingthings]

Also I have no idea what is happening in true avant-garde music snd Ircam & computer music. New instruments . Though I'm aware of thr many new playing techniques being introduced everyday.

[@MrInterestingthings]

Isdore serialism.Boulez 2ndSonata,Anthemes Notations never get old​@@postmodernpastoral

[@carolmills5422]

Delightful putting pulling such a woven picture of music influencing us all in places from commercials to concert hall. I've enjoyed this more than anticipated.

[@dulcetdossier3867]

>Barges into the youtube music history discussion
>Makes great introductory videos to each topic
>Refuses to elaborate further
>Leaves

[@DiskSystems]

This guy honestly has been the best introduction on the topic for me! Hope he is well and comes back. It's not too late.

[@brianwilson49]

I like the description of 20th century music. I hear it's influence everywhere - it expanded our musical lexicon. it wasn't designed to be necessarily aesthetic. finding the balance between structure and aesthetic is always the balancing act.

[@lauriethompson740]

Yes this is the trickiest period of 'classical' music without a doubt, but ironically, as you point out, the one that more contemporary people enjoy than any other via film music. Amazingly it now also 'joins up' with much earlier music in some cases. I went to a concert of largely renaissance polyphony that also had a couple of sacred pieces by Arvo Part, and at the end the conductor turned around and acknowledged the composer, who was actually in the audience! You can't get more old and new than that :)

[@MeCalvin]

You mentioned your Atomic Period playlist. Where can I find it?

[@KeepitClassical]

Thanks for watching! If you got to my channel and look under "playlists" it'll be there. Obviously this is the first video, the rest will be fleshed out in the near future.

[@sarahwilson3974]

Ok maybe I'm not very sophisticated but this music is terribly ungracious. Give me the romantic period all day long lol