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If you wanted to make a case against the Bernstein interpretation, you would do what you did: find one of the fastest versions of that passage recorded, and put it up against Bernstein's, which is admittedly probably the slowest. In between you have dozens of performances which do slow down there, many to varying degrees, some of which approach what Bernstein did. The facts are, the score indicates Allegro following the slow introduction to the first movement, and the passage you are comparing is marked "Molto piu tranquillo" meaning "much more tranquil." So not slowing down at all is not what Tchaikovsky wanted. I don't hear even a little more tranquility in Markevitch's version.
Thank you for some more context. It is certainly a fine example of a passage with markings that lead to a wide range of interpretations. No disrespect to Bernstein. I love that we have this variety of recordings to listen to.
Great tips! And beautiful music! One thing I've started doing recently was exporting all my instruments' sounds into Reaper (a Digital Audio Workstation that's free) and changing around dynamics there. Sometimes I want something between mezzo-piano and mezzo-forte for dynamics. And then I can add additional reverb effects there as well.
I started "composing" music in FamiTracker and quickly learned that the limitations of the software (which emulates the sound of the NES) mean that it's very difficult to get chords. In order to learn how chords work, I decided to start with MuseScore in late May of 2023. (The choice to not use a traditional DAW has been the subject of some mockery.) Soon after, I discovered Muse Hub and its samples. Other than dealing with the... unintuitive nature of percussion input, one of my biggest difficulties is getting the sound levels of the audio "just right." Once, recently, the audio playback seemed to glitch, and when I closed and re-opened the program, they returned to normal, but by that time I'd already adjusted this volume slider and that dynamics mark... Despite these "growing pains" of the software, I still maintain that I'm far more held-back by my own weaknesses in musicality, sense of music, understanding of music theory, and drive than anything relating to the software. For example, the software now includes microtonal playback; The software is not the thing preventing me from being Jacob Collier.
Regarding left-right panning of bass sources, note that because of the physics of acoustics, it's harder for people to determine the direction of a bass source compared to treble. That's why it usually doesn't matter where you put a subwoofer in a room. So if you pan the bass way off-center, those listening on speakers may not even notice, while those listening on headphones will hear the bass in an obviously unnatural way. This effect is always distracting, and often disturbing. Unless that is your intention, keep the bass panned at or near the center.
Thanks for the video Dylan. Is there any way to make both natural and artificial harmonics on the stings? I saw a very cumbersome way to fake it which does not sound the way harmonics does. Also, I haven't understood what's the differences between the free version and paid version of muse score. It is something about publishing. Does that means that the free version won't let me export both score and parts OF a full orchestra as PDF. What are the limitations?
Great questions. 1 ) As of the latest updates, I have not worked much with string harmonics. I do not believe they currently are supported. However, the latest update includes the ability to change performance techniques (beyond simple arco or pizz). 2 ) I do not have the paid version. It mainly improves the options to upload and download scores off the MuseScore website. As of now, there is no technical advantage. But, I would guess that could change in the future. Thanks for your questions, and I hope my answer helps.
@@DylanMayMusic Meanwhile, I got answer from Carl from Carl Irwin Music "Good news. I just checked this morning and there is an indication for harmonics in the articulations panel. Applying the circle harmonics figure to a note calls up true harmonics samples for strings." So it seems that natural harmonics are there, Haven't checked it yet. Still, the artificial harmonics are not there or I'm doing something wrong...
@@laylasmart To get access to those sounds, open the “Text” pallet and add a generic text to the instrument in question. Once you have done that, a speaker 🔊 icon will appear by the text. It should open a drop-down menu which allows you to change. Let me know if that helps!
She sold over 25 million copies of this piece, it was very popular. This was former First Lady Florence Harding’s favorite song and she played it often on the piano.
Feel free to share what you know on any piece on the channel. I always love when a comment can give further context or someone comes to share their wisdom with the rest of us. Thank you. 🙏
I've come to appreciate the process of arriving at a performance via rehearsals, as much as a final, polished performance. This, in both music and drama. Or in Wagner's case, a conscious fusion of them both.
I was in the chorus for this remarkable piece twice. Once with Bernstein at Lincoln Center and again with the San Diego Symphony. This entire work is magnificent. How I would have liked to have know Mahler.
Absolutely. That main melody is enchanting. I love how Korngold uses lots of mixed meter and irregular timing, but the piece always holds shape. Genius.
Lovely version of the song Interesting that it wasnt written for Sinatra's daughter - in fact the original title was "Bessie with the laughing face" - but i believe the composer changed it when he sang it at one of little Nancy Sinatra's early birthday party and the name change stuck Ps Think the goatee is gonna look great
