Comments on: Vernacular Appeal of Melodic Simplicity and Harmonic Redundancy http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/04/27/vernacular-appeal-of-melodic-simplicity-and-harmonic-redundancy/ The glamorous life and thoughts of a concert pianist. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:55:43 -0500 hourly 1 By: sakthi http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/04/27/vernacular-appeal-of-melodic-simplicity-and-harmonic-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-2775 sakthi Fri, 11 May 2007 16:39:01 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/?p=433#comment-2775 HI Jeremy,Its nice to seen you on today show! Jazz is my favorite music ever,invariable of composers i'll listen and enjoy the music which comes in tag of Jazz..<br/><a HREF="http://www.breakdown-cover.net" REL="nofollow">European Breakdown Cover</a> HI Jeremy,Its nice to seen you on today show! Jazz is my favorite music ever,invariable of composers i’ll listen and enjoy the music which comes in tag of Jazz..
European Breakdown Cover

]]> By: Anonymous http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/04/27/vernacular-appeal-of-melodic-simplicity-and-harmonic-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-2762 Anonymous Wed, 02 May 2007 05:34:47 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/?p=433#comment-2762 Wonderful blog, Jeremy. This is hilarious! Brubeck and Kenton are two of my favorite 'African American Jazz' artists as well. Hussington's got some taste. Wonderful blog, Jeremy. This is hilarious! Brubeck and Kenton are two of my favorite ‘African American Jazz’ artists as well. Hussington’s got some taste.

]]> By: laura http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/04/27/vernacular-appeal-of-melodic-simplicity-and-harmonic-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-2758 laura Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:49:49 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/?p=433#comment-2758 *whoosh*<br/>That one went right over my head. <br/>Thanks, Jeremy. The only excuse I have is that it was late...? *whoosh*
That one went right over my head.
Thanks, Jeremy. The only excuse I have is that it was late…?

]]> By: Jeremy Denk http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/04/27/vernacular-appeal-of-melodic-simplicity-and-harmonic-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-2757 Jeremy Denk Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:52:33 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/?p=433#comment-2757 Um, Laura, it's a satire ... Um, Laura, it’s a satire …

]]> By: laura http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/04/27/vernacular-appeal-of-melodic-simplicity-and-harmonic-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-2756 laura Sun, 29 Apr 2007 04:36:09 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/?p=433#comment-2756 "So what you're hearing is a sort-of simultaneous compilation of all kinds of different improvisations that the composer was able to transcribe quickly."<br/><br/>I'm confused. Isn't that what we call composing? Not improvisation, which by definition is "a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously".<br/>Anyone care to explain? “So what you’re hearing is a sort-of simultaneous compilation of all kinds of different improvisations that the composer was able to transcribe quickly.”

I’m confused. Isn’t that what we call composing? Not improvisation, which by definition is “a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously”.
Anyone care to explain?

]]> By: Lisa http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/04/27/vernacular-appeal-of-melodic-simplicity-and-harmonic-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-2755 Lisa Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:56:16 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/?p=433#comment-2755 wow. both pieces are atrocious. REALLY bad. Although, not the worst I've ever heard, or played for that matter...oy. wow. both pieces are atrocious. REALLY bad. Although, not the worst I’ve ever heard, or played for that matter…oy.

]]> By: Chris http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/04/27/vernacular-appeal-of-melodic-simplicity-and-harmonic-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-2754 Chris Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:07:40 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/?p=433#comment-2754 Enjoyed hearing/seeing you at the bouncy little concert at the Met last night, so thanks. Enjoyed hearing/seeing you at the bouncy little concert at the Met last night, so thanks.

]]> By: rednepentha http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/04/27/vernacular-appeal-of-melodic-simplicity-and-harmonic-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-2752 rednepentha Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:34:55 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/?p=433#comment-2752 the simple pleasures sounds like a march for children. the jazz piece is better.<br/><br/>it was fun seeing you on the today show. the simple pleasures sounds like a march for children. the jazz piece is better.

it was fun seeing you on the today show.

]]> By: David http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/04/27/vernacular-appeal-of-melodic-simplicity-and-harmonic-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-2751 David Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:06:17 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/?p=433#comment-2751 For Immediate Release:<br/>April 27, 2007<br/><br/>98.7WFMT Pays Tribute to Cellist, Conductor Mstislav Rostropovich<br/><br/>Listener Memories, Recordings and Rare Interviews Pre-empt Regular Music Schedule<br/><br/>Chicago, IL -- 98.7WFMT, Chicago's Classical Experience, is paying tribute to Russian musician and human rights activist Mstislav Rostropovich who died this morning in Moscow. Today, Friday April 27, and tomorrow morning, Saturday April 28, the station is airing recordings from its archives of Rostropovich cello performances and conducting various orchestras around the world. In addition, the station is airing voicemails and reading emails from listeners recounting memories of the world-renowned musician, who visited Chicago many times during his lifetime. Rare interviews have also been posted on wfmt.com.<br/><br/>The special tribute pre-empts previously scheduled musical programming.<br/><br/>"Today represents a major loss for the classical music world" said WFMT Program Director Peter Whorf, "and it's only appropriate that we use our archives to pay tribute." On his blog, Whorf posted a rare audio clip of composer Dmitri Shostakovich speaking of his friend Rostropovich as well as a recent interview producer Jon Tolansky conducted with him in 2002.<br/><br/>One Internet listener remarked via email that "the great significance of Mstislav Rostropovich to the music world and the world in general is tremendous. As you played his recording of what he played at the [collapse of the] Berlin Wall, I was deeply touched. Your efforts all morning to honor this great person is just one more reason what we love your station.<br/><br/>"Thanks so much for all you do daily to enrich our lives."<br/><br/>More information about 98.7WFMT and 98.7WFMT Streaming is available at www.wfmt.com. <br/><br/>About 98.7WFMT<br/>98.7WFMT, Chicago's Classical Experience, provides the best and broadest selection of classical music and fine arts programming heard in the country. A broadcasting force for more than 55 years, the station's appeal continues to widen. 98.7WFMT is currently serving the largest audience in its history.<br/>###<br/>Contact:<br/>Holly H. Gilson<br/>98.7WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network<br/>(773) 509-5424 For Immediate Release:
April 27, 2007

98.7WFMT Pays Tribute to Cellist, Conductor Mstislav Rostropovich

Listener Memories, Recordings and Rare Interviews Pre-empt Regular Music Schedule

Chicago, IL — 98.7WFMT, Chicago’s Classical Experience, is paying tribute to Russian musician and human rights activist Mstislav Rostropovich who died this morning in Moscow. Today, Friday April 27, and tomorrow morning, Saturday April 28, the station is airing recordings from its archives of Rostropovich cello performances and conducting various orchestras around the world. In addition, the station is airing voicemails and reading emails from listeners recounting memories of the world-renowned musician, who visited Chicago many times during his lifetime. Rare interviews have also been posted on wfmt.com.

The special tribute pre-empts previously scheduled musical programming.

“Today represents a major loss for the classical music world” said WFMT Program Director Peter Whorf, “and it’s only appropriate that we use our archives to pay tribute.” On his blog, Whorf posted a rare audio clip of composer Dmitri Shostakovich speaking of his friend Rostropovich as well as a recent interview producer Jon Tolansky conducted with him in 2002.

One Internet listener remarked via email that “the great significance of Mstislav Rostropovich to the music world and the world in general is tremendous. As you played his recording of what he played at the [collapse of the] Berlin Wall, I was deeply touched. Your efforts all morning to honor this great person is just one more reason what we love your station.

“Thanks so much for all you do daily to enrich our lives.”

More information about 98.7WFMT and 98.7WFMT Streaming is available at http://www.wfmt.com.

About 98.7WFMT
98.7WFMT, Chicago’s Classical Experience, provides the best and broadest selection of classical music and fine arts programming heard in the country. A broadcasting force for more than 55 years, the station’s appeal continues to widen. 98.7WFMT is currently serving the largest audience in its history.
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Contact:
Holly H. Gilson
98.7WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network
(773) 509-5424

]]> By: Sam http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/04/27/vernacular-appeal-of-melodic-simplicity-and-harmonic-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-2750 Sam Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:08:41 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/?p=433#comment-2750 I really wanted to subtitle my forthcoming Philip Glass retrospective "The Vernacular Appeal of Melodic Simplicity and Harmonic Redundancy." I guess in order to avoid charges of plagiarism I'll have to go back to my original idea of "Good Music to Listen to Whilst Taking Drugs." I really wanted to subtitle my forthcoming Philip Glass retrospective “The Vernacular Appeal of Melodic Simplicity and Harmonic Redundancy.” I guess in order to avoid charges of plagiarism I’ll have to go back to my original idea of “Good Music to Listen to Whilst Taking Drugs.”

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