That’s the thing about instruments like this. On their own, their sound is harsh and a bit hard to pin down by the human ear because of its low register. But when paired with actual music, suddenly you can hear their melody and the difference between individual notes! I’m sure there is some science behind this phenomenon that I’m not familiar with the name of😂
well, never have heard a requiem before so first thing reminded me of the soundtrack of lion king when mufasa is about to be killed, then I wondered why the heck catholics which were supposed to be christians would make such creepy and dark (in MY opinion) chores, even if for the dead which would be resting, and then I remembered that they believe the final judgement is instantly after people die which for me is very werid because it is not what Christ teaches in the very bible...
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra is the only orchestra to have this instrument in their string section. They will be on tour later this year so if you like to hear this in person you can! :)
OctoQC It's the same register as a Modern Double Bass but because of the really big body, it's big enough for those low notes but it's also big enough that you can play it w/ Keys.
P.tain, c'est ça qui manque à toutes les interprétations déjà subies ! Sans oublier Berlioz qui l'exigeait dans ses oeuvres et n'a jamais été exaucé. Sortons de la routine, boutons les routiniers !
