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Way Too much classical music & beach boys

I got Apple Music classical recently. absolutely love it. If you’re reading this and haven’t taken the classical-pill yet, you have to give it a try. It has all the calming space out lock in effects of ambient music— but if you care to really tune into the music itself it’s astonishing how beautiful it can be. Growing up, I thought it was music for the diaperproles— babies & senior citizens. I was so wrong. Such grace, such clarity, such overwhelming force, such tenderness, such vehement, electrifying ENERGY all expressed completely wordlessly. By a means that surpasses words. Wordcelsisters, we never stood a chance… I’ve been on a huge Russians kick currently. Prokofiev, Rachmoninov, Stravinsky, Scriabin, Tvhaikovsky. Some pieces that I’ve really been enjoying recently, in no particular order: Schumann’s piano concerto in A minor performed by Marta Argerich. Rossini’s overture from la gazza ladra Prokofiev‘s dance of the knights from Romeo & Juliet Stravinsky’s rite of spring Vladikir Ashkenazy’s rendition of Chopin’s 15th nocturne I’m also convinced that “Smile Sessions” is the best pop album ever made. If anyone can provide any evidence to the contrary I’d be delighted. But in the meantime, I’ll continue listening to ”The Teenage Symphony to God” front to back ad infinitum

@steelyfan1998

Apr 27, 2024

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tried classical ??

I’m talking romantic era circa 1870. rachmaninoff, tchaikovsky, sibelius, saint-saëns, and even later composers like scriabin and ravel. I’ve recently been fixated on sibelius symphony no. 2 and ravel piano concerto in g (the second movement definitely being the most emotional). oh, and this is neoromantic but I can’t pass up an opportunity to recommend ennio morricone’s compositions. I recently relistened to the guiseppe tornatore suite and it’s just wave after wave of bliss from the sonic landscape. I hate to be that pretentious classical music guy but I just really like talking about it lol.

@gurgus

Dec 18, 2024

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Some favorites… classics and deep cuts

* Rimsky-Korsakov — Scheherazade * Dvorak — New World Symphony * Rachmaninoff — The Piano Concertos and Paganini Rhapsody * Debussy and Satie performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet * Bartok — Orchestral Works * Stravinsky — The Rite of Spring * Walton — Death of Falstaff (most beautiful and heartrending song ever written?)

@taterhole

Dec 18, 2024

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books unbanned

Books Unbanned is an initiative started by the Brooklyn Public Library to make banned literature accessible to teens and young adults. several other libraries have joined the initiative as well! any residents of the USA between the ages of 13-26, can get a free library card that allows you full access to the library’s entire online catalog!!!!! Brooklyn Public Library offers their cards for 13-21 year olds and you have to email them directly(they don’t have a link): [email protected] The Seattle & Boston public libraries offer their cards for 13-26 year olds! The San Diego public library offers their card for 12-26 year olds and they use the CloudLibrary app instead of the Libby app to access their e-book catalog. LA County also offers their unbanned card but for 13-18 year old California residents only. And no worries if you’re aged out! You can join the Queer Liberation Library on the Libby app, The New York Library’s Free For All program through the SimplyE app, and The Banned Books Club through The Palace Project app!!!

@medusamuse

Aug 20, 2024

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HE THOUGHT THE CYCLE OF DEATH AND REBIRTH WAS FOR ONE LIFETIME ONLY!

@medusamuse

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journal prompts

journal prompts, Latin quotes from some Rembrandt etchings and Flemish paintings, song lyrics in Portuguese, quotes, lists of gifts to buy the people closest to me whenever they mention an item or special interest, places to go to and experiences i want to try, my dreams and deepest darkest desires, Donyale Luna

@medusamuse

Oct 25, 2024