Your Opinion of Classical Music

Some people think it's the pinnacle of musical achievement. Others think it's an elitist snoozefest. Where do you stand and why?

I like it, but I don't like how older people diss our music just cuz they think it's not as good as their classical music.

I like it, but I don't like how older people diss our music just cuz they think it's not as good as their classical music.

cheesyjon

I'm 22. That's not old, dammit :evil:

I think it's the pinnacle of musical achievement, no other genre will ever reach the level of artistic and technical quality displayed in CIassical music.

But even having said that, I still like Metal better. :P

[QUOTE="cheesyjon"]

I like it, but I don't like how older people diss our music just cuz they think it's not as good as their classical music.

shinian

I'm 22. That's not old, dammit :evil:

Anything over the age of mine is old. :P

It's an elitist snoozefest of which I enjoy partaking in.BiancaDK

So you take exclusive naps? :P

[QUOTE="cheesyjon"]

I like it, but I don't like how older people diss our music just cuz they think it's not as good as their classical music.

shinian

I'm 22. That's not old, dammit :evil:

I would put myself in between, its good in some cases but its not the pinnacle of mans expressive creation.

[QUOTE="shinian"]

[QUOTE="cheesyjon"]

I like it, but I don't like how older people diss our music just cuz they think it's not as good as their classical music.

htekemerald

I'm 22. That's not old, dammit :evil:

I would put myself in between, its good in some cases but its not the pinnacle of mans expressive creation.

And it was absolutely awesome! And it remains awesome to this day with no stupid sequels to soil it's name, yes it does! :D

Its fans may be rather antagonistic in their insistence that it's the apex of music as an artform, but for the most part I have to agree with them. That said, I don't listen to it that much, which says a lot seeing that it's the genre I listen to the second most.

Poll added. :)

[QUOTE="htekemerald"]

[QUOTE="shinian"]

I'm 22. That's not old, dammit :evil:

black_cat19

I would put myself in between, its good in some cases but its not the pinnacle of mans expressive creation.

And it was absolutely awesome! And it remains awesome to this day with no stupid sequels to soil it's name, yes it does! :D

I dont listen to it now.

But when I was younger (6-9) I used to listen to Tsaikovski (sp?) a lot. My mom had some CD's from a cIassical music compilation and I really liked his music.

But generally I like orchestral music; especially when its epic.

[QUOTE="BiancaDK"]It's an elitist snoozefest of which I enjoy partaking in.black_cat19

So you take exclusive naps? :P

[QUOTE="black_cat19"]

[QUOTE="htekemerald"] Say, do you remember when the matrix came out? 11 years ago...

I would put myself in between, its good in some cases but its not the pinnacle of mans expressive creation.

htekemerald

And it was absolutely awesome! And it remains awesome to this day with no stupid sequels to soil it's name, yes it does! :D

Oh well, I'll just take the collection of absolutely awesome animated shorts based on and inspired by the movie, that certainly makes up for the lack of a sequel. :D

[QUOTE="black_cat19"]

[QUOTE="BiancaDK"]It's an elitist snoozefest of which I enjoy partaking in.BiancaDK

So you take exclusive naps? :P

I can haz snovish hobbie?

=3

[QUOTE="black_cat19"]

[QUOTE="BiancaDK"]It's an elitist snoozefest of which I enjoy partaking in.BiancaDK

So you take exclusive naps? :P

Yeah, I think it depends on the composer and the piece. Some classical music is at its best when I want to be gently lulled to deep sleep. But guys like Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, etc. will keep you up at night.

Just try to take a nap to this.

I can haz snovish hobbie?black_cat19

Yeah, I think it depends on the composer and the piec-EolGul2

i love it.. but i'm not in love with it..

Not clearly sure, but it is still good. :)

I love classical music and listen to it regularly. My personal preference leans me towards earlier rather than later composers, Mozart is my favourite composer. I do have a soft spot for Elgar though because he was 'a local lad' and was inspired by the countryside I enjoy today.

I don't think it is an elitist snooze fest, but I don't listen to it either.

I love it, especialy the Baroque type.

I love it like a bit softy teddy bear so much that I keep squeezing and squeezing until all the mentally delicious stuffing comes out.

Most important music ever created.

I love Chopin, he's classical right? Yeah.

I love classical music.

I think it's the pinnacle of musical achievement, no other genre will ever reach the level of artistic and technical quality displayed in CIassical music.

But even having said that, I still like Metal better. :P

black_cat19

I like it. It takes me to different places when listening.

I like seeing how nobody has said they hate it yet. ;)

I like seeing how nobody has said they hate it yet. ;)

RobboElRobbo

Some people think it's the pinnacle of musical achievement.EolGul2

While I enjoy it, I haven't listened to much.

I love it. I have some MP3s in my computer, they help me relax so much.

My favorites are Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik", Beethoven's 5th and 9th, Orff's "Carmina Burana" and a few more. Oh and of course, Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries".

I like it, but I don't like how older people diss our music just cuz they think it's not as good as their classical music.

cheesyjon

I think it's the pinnacle of musical achievement, no other genre will ever reach the level of artistic and technical quality displayed in CIassical music.

But even having said that, I still like Metal better. :P

black_cat19

From what i've heard, its quite good. I like it

I enjoy orchestras, they engineer movie soundtracks well and even some rock bands have utilized full orchestras.

I've been listening to this string quartet called Brooklyn Rider, lately and they're very good: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Brooklyn+Rider&aq=f