Tuesday, May 08, 2007

I think someone should come up with a better pronounciation of the word "subtle."

"There is nothing complacent about Bach."
-Earl

Kelsey has very kindly agreed to allow me to borrow her sax for a little while this summer. I figure I'll just learn an octave or so...the Baker Street solo...why not, right?

I don't have time (again) to post a rant, so here's some news.

NEWS: I can't play Bach. I love Bach, but I have a really difficult time getting my mind around the technique. My Beethoven piece is easy, because that's all dynamic contrast and angry flourishes. Bach is decidedly more subtle (harpsichord) in its intensity. I never know exactly what he's trying to say.

Impatiently pawing the ground

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

he has this really annoying habit of creating impossible notes using icredibly inconvenient sharps. or... well, he used to, I suppose. Not anymore... of course. he's not living off scraps in my closet, polishing my monkey's-- I've said too much.

Anonymous said...

your so funny... and you sound so smart. not that I'm saying normaly your not smart, its just that you sound especially learned. Yes, you are especially learned but when your text is read I can hear this elderly brithish lady talking. Yes, I know you are an elderly brithish lady but....

I may just stop talking at this point

WistfulSparrow said...

Max, I can't believe how long it took me to figure this out. Geez, I should have known.