Joe Irvin
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Post by Joe Irvin on Apr 14, 2006 17:27:00 GMT -8
I'm sure there's been mountains of music composed about Christ's Passion and Resurrection. Anyway. A couple of months ago, I got a cd from the library for my 20th Century Music class that turned out to be a Renaissance period work (oops...it was the old man's fault, not mine). And I absolutely love it.
Tomas Luis de Victoria's Tenebrae Responsories.
18 short pieces in all, 6 each for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. It's an awesome cd and listening to it during Easter season makes it especially meaningful. Anyway...more Easter music!
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Post by Hook on Apr 14, 2006 21:46:55 GMT -8
I stumbled upon Bach's Matthäus-Passion. I'll give that one a try (Bach is sort of hit-and-miss with me) and report back to the motherboard.
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Post by Armin on Apr 14, 2006 23:31:02 GMT -8
Bach Mass in B (H) minor. The definitive piece. THe Matthaus Passion is also very good. Loads of Haydn stuff also gets played around Easter, not really sure why.
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Post by Brendan Anderson on Apr 15, 2006 11:41:04 GMT -8
Since first arriving at the Filmtracks ScoreBoard, every Easter I have sung the praises of my favorite Easter piece of all time: The Easter Symphony by David Holsinger. It is an hour-long musical telling of the entire Easter story (beginning with Palm Sunday) in three movements lasting just under an hour total. It's written for wind ensemble (no strings) and choir and it's amazing. Here are some clips (mp3's, each about a minute long): It starts by using the chorus as the people of Jerusalem anticipating the arrival of Jesus. ( Clip 1) It includes music for the seedy political intrigue that seeks to discredit and ultimately arrest Jesus ( Clip 2) Finally, Jesus arrives and the people sing their Palm Sunday praises ( Clip 3) Things turn darker from here as musical chaos surrounds Jesus arrest and trial ( Clip 4) Good Friday arrives and Jesus is crucified. In the music, a long plank of wood is struck repeatedly with a hammer depicting the nails being driven into Jesus' hands and feet ( Clip 5) After the darkness clears, the final movement begins with another frantic bit of music as people realize Sunday morning that the tomb Jesus was laid in is empty. After he reveals himself, the chorus begins singing of the resurrection ( Clip 6) The piece is coming to a close and the music explodes in joyful fanfare and hallelujahs ( Clip 7) And of course, no Easter symphony would be complete without the big finale of Amens. ( Clip 8) If you ever hear of any college concert band in your area performing this piece, go see it live...it's one of those pieces that blows you away when you hear it in its entirety. It's fully thematic and also contains some great tenor vocal solos. You can get it on CD hereHappy Easter everyone! -Brendan
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sdtom
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Post by sdtom on Apr 15, 2006 19:02:09 GMT -8
I hope all have a safe and happy Easter!!! Tom
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Post by Carlton the Barbarian on May 3, 2006 14:47:23 GMT -8
I stumbled upon Bach's Matthäus-Passion. I'll give that one a try (Bach is sort of hit-and-miss with me) and report back to the motherboard. So, did you try out yet? My problem with older religious music is that I lose something by not knowing what the chior (and other vocal) parts are saying. Well, if you liked Bach's Matthew Passion, you'll probably love Beethoven's Mass, Missa solemnis (Op.123), and Mozart's Requiem (k. 626). I'd take these two over Bach's religious works. -CG
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Post by muckle dabuckle on May 3, 2006 17:08:26 GMT -8
What do I have here! I was just browsing through my bro's CDs that he didn't take to Montana with him and I find The Symphonic Wind Music of David Holsinger Vol. 3 "Easter Symphony." Three tracks and about 50 minutes long. I guess I should listen to it some day. Did my brother steal this CD from you Brendan? So, did you try out yet? My problem with older religious music is that I lose something by not knowing what the chior (and other vocal) parts are saying. Well, if you liked Bach's Matthew Passion, you'll probably love Beethoven's Mass, Missa solemnis (Op.123), and Mozart's Requiem (k. 626). I'd take these two over Bach's religious works. If you think you can't understand the words from some older religious music try understanding MC Hammer's Christian rap song "Savior, Do Not Pass Me By." I could send you a copy of it. ;D I also have some 4-disc history of Lutheran music promo with hymns where you can understand the lyrics if you want to hear some of that. ;D Wow. I made great contributions to the board today. -nate
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Post by Carlton the Barbarian on May 4, 2006 16:28:03 GMT -8
If you think you can't understand the words from some older religious music try understanding MC Hammer's Christian rap song "Savior, Do Not Pass Me By." I could send you a copy of it. Sorry, but the ghost of Rick James is telling me that I can't touch that. ;D -CG
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Post by sweethaley85 on Jul 27, 2006 11:37:49 GMT -8
bach's matthews passion is soooo amazing. its freakin long but GOOD. i sang it last semester in my college choir. i gotta say, im not a baroque fan but this piece kinda turned me slightly around. first and last moments are the longest and the best!
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Post by Carlton the Barbarian on Jul 29, 2006 18:09:50 GMT -8
Yes, excerpts from Bach's Matthews Passion are fantasic, but I still think I prefer Beethoven's masses.
I also have another Easer film music recommendation: Rozsa's 12 Choruses from Ben-Hur and King of Kings. It's awesome. I still have to get around to hearing his A Time for Each Season lp...
-CG
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jjh
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Post by jjh on Aug 2, 2006 21:14:03 GMT -8
there's so music great Easter music out there.
One of my favorites is actually a modern piece. Arvo Part's "Passio," a setting of the Passion according to John the apostle.
It is in his famous style, and long as heck at 70 minutes, so the style does wear then after awhile, but it's all worth it, when you get the ending, which is utterly radiant and will move you to tears. heartbreaking.
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