Completely OT: Gorecki - Symphony of Sorrowful Songs

[Phil T.]

I know it's a stretch. No drums at all in this piece, but it's music and we have a musically attuned group here. I just heard this piece tonight and it's killing me. Gorecki, Symphony No. 3. Wow. F#ckin' A. Discuss. The top of my head is missing at this point.

[Jim Richman]

That is a modern classic. Here's a favorite of mine.

[Morgenthaler]

I know it's a stretch. No drums at all in this piece, but it's music and we have a musically attuned group here. I just heard this piece tonight and it's killing me. Gorecki, Symphony No. 3. Wow. F#ckin' A. Discuss. The top of my head is missing at this point.

That very symphony is the only piece of work of him I have in my music collection.
Such great music. Good share, Phil!

BTW The Copenhagen Philharmonics recently did a nice happening in the metro (subway) using Grieg's Peer Gynt,
which is also lovely music:

[Morgenthaler]

And I totally dig the new Hilary Hahn & Hauschka-album.

Brave, 100% improvised music:
http://www.npr.org/2012/05/13/151712146 ... hka-silfra

[Steve Michaud]

Yes, Phil--I echo the thanks!

I'm going to pull this one off of the shelf--a profound piece of music from my favorite composer in minimalism.

Also wonderful pieces to check out are the Beatus Vir:
http://www.amazon.com/Gorecki-Beatus-To ... 828&sr=8-3


Already it is Dusk (a string quartet):
http://www.amazon.com/Henryk-G%C3%B3rec ... 024&sr=1-2

Once again, thanks Phil for the excellent recommendation--the Symphony 3 is sublime and poignant.

Steve Michaud

[Phil T.]

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys!

[Pocketplayer]

His work in the movie Fearless http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fearless_%281993_film%29
is classic...made this movie! Blew me away back in the day...highly recommended.