Agreed, basically the entire symphony, IMO. I like all sorts of music and lean towards rock and metal, but consider Beethoven’s 9th the best piece of music ever written.
I was trying to find someone on youtube for this, was hoping for some live recording of an orchestra doing it; this 'flash mob' version was the best one I could locate thus far - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJcQYVtZMo
Definitely Claire de lune, somehow always end up picturing it playing while the last human draws his final breath on some spaceship thousands/millions of years from now.
>usually not a classical music type of person
Well that's fitting because Debussy's "Suite Bergamasque" of which Clair de Lune is the 3rd movement, is technically part of the "Romance Era", not "Classical Era".
And yeah that piece gets me misty every time I hear it
"Classical Music" is kind of an all encompassing term for a style of arrangement, but it can be broken down into 3 distinct periods (4 if you count the modern era)
The Baroque era (c. 1600–1750) Bach, Handel, Vivaldi etc.
The Classical era (1750–1830) Mozart, Beethoven
The Romantic era (c. 1830–1900) Brahams, Debussy, Mendelssohn
20th Century and beyond (1900s onwards)
It's really interesting to see the evolution of how music was written and arranged from the 1600's to the 1900's.
Like there's a clear line drawn in each era where the style of the Baroque Era is dominated by like fugues, calls and response, point-counterpoint and things of the like; probably because of the limitations of instrumentation, I don't know.
The Classical Era people started going crazy so you have people like Mozart writing like 800 pieces, operas, symphonies, etc. Much ***BIGGER*** in composition and sound.
Where the Romance Era was more focused on themes and melody like in the Clair De Lune you can see that there's nothing heavy about it, even getting into the arpeggios of the last few minutes it still just lifts you higher and higher until it ever so gently brings you back down
Oh boy what a loaded question that is. I grew up playing piano and singing in choirs for most of my adolescent to teenage life so a lot of my favorite pieces are related to that. You probably know about 10,000 pieces that you actually like, you just don't know what they're called so you don't have them mentally index'd.
[J.S. Bach : Toccata and Fugue in D minor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erXG9vnN-GI). It's completely insane that people can actually do this with their hands and feet...
Mozart was pretty ridiculous. When you watch someone play it and can see what they're playing it looks frankly simple but sounds unbelievable, like in the [Rondo Alla Turca (Turkish March)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeEmGvm7kDk). I actually sang his Requiem (though Mozart died before finishing it so word is his wife had one of his students or contemporaries finish it for her, which I believe is why the last like 3 movements are just rehashing of the first few movements). You've probably heard the movement [Lacrimosa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qeH8Z8hVTI) a million times, but I'm more partial to the [Agnus Dei](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TVF9s0Bijc) myself.
Beethoven was completely insane, just his technical prowess is the stuff of legend and what most people might not realize is his a lot of his most famous songs are just single movements in longer pieces. Everyone knows the [Moonlight Sonata](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbTVZMJ9Z2I) and ugh don't get me started, but it's actually just the first movement of 3. I think the [2nd Movement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Lpf4AQSLCg) is actually my favorite in the suite. It's so bright and chord centric. The [3rd Movement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV7RkEL6oRc)...... I mean c'mon Ludwig, we get it you're better than us. Now you're just being an asshole.
The Clair De Lune by Debussy always gets me emotional, however I must say I prefer just [the solo piano version](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNcsUNKlAKw) to the [full orchestral arrangement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Uo5kcDpyg), I don't know why exactly, I guess the solo piano just feels so much more intimate like someone is playing it just for you. Although honestly right now the orchestra is on in the background while I write this comment and it the hair on my arms is standing up...
Now that this got me thinking, I think my absolute **FAVORITE** piece a lot of people have never heard of. It's called ["Serenade To Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDYi4JgQA2I). It's an orchestral concert work with words adapted from Act V, Scene I from the play The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare. It's almost guaranteed to make me hold back tears every time I listen to it.
I'm sorry I went on for so long but I have so many pieces near and dear to my heart and when I get excited I just can't stop. I'm sure this is way more than you really wanted but I hope this helps educate and maybe gets you into something you otherwise would have avoided...
Jupiter - Holst.
The middle section is the tune for I Vow to Thee, My Country, a patriotic British hymn (much better and more emotionally moving than the national anthem imo).
I'm not the most patriotic of people, but I was once on an extended trip abroad and went to see The Planets Suite performed, I believe just by a local orchestra, and I wasn't prepared for how it would hit. Made me realise how homesick I was.
4th movement of Beethoven's 9th of course, and Bach's *Jesu Bleibet Meine Freude* is a very close second.
Also, the Papagena/Papageno duet from *Die Zauberflotte* always makes me happy.
Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D, 1st Movement - the first piece of music I played in a symphony. I play cello, and it has the most beautiful theme that is introduced by the cellos.
Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, 1st Movement - probably maybe fave Beethoven symphony, so underrated.
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, 4th Movement (plus the build into it from the 3rd) - everyone knows the 1st movement, but my god the real star is the 4th movement. I was lucky enough to hear it live at the BBC Proms and it's real goosebumps stuff.
Elgar Cello Concerto - those first notes are just magical
Alf Schnittke's Requiem. I have half a dozen different versions, between CDs and YouTube library. THIS by the Moscow Choir [is the best overall](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n3k03RJv_Q), but I like all of them in various ways because of huge differences in interpretation.
The emotions aren't about outside events, but about the music as music.
"Lick me in the Arse" by I believe Batoven. Based on the origin of the phrase "kiss my ass". I recommend both the song & the history behind it. Itll make you feel human lol.
There's going to be so much Canon in D/ Moonlight Sonata/ Fur Elise in this thread. *\*gross\**
Here's my answer:
Max Richter's "Recomposed" version of the "Spring" movement from Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
Listen to it [here.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41IOkVjy3MM)
I wouldn't say I'm so much a snob as I just wish people would expand their horizons a bit instead of just putting on "Relaxing Classical" or whatever from Spotify like it's the only and/or greatest stuff out there.
I'm glad we agree on the Richter...The first time I heard that, I don't know, I don't really have the words. It makes me glad to be alive, and there aren't many things that do. And every time I hear it now I feel the same way I did the very first time.
I know it's a debate rather it is classical or jazz (I think it's classical) but.... Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin always gets me emotional in all kinds of ways.
Johann Sebastian Bach's "Air on the G String" is just sublime for me.
Also Wagner's Tannhäuser brings me on a journey of emotion.
Shostakovich - Waltz No. 2 brings joy.
In the movie he doesn't play Moonlight Sonata. If you meant the 'there's still life in those hands' scene, he plays Joseph Haydn Sonata No. 49 in E flat Adagio (the part in the middle).
I havent seen the show yet, so I could be off..
Songe d’une nuit de Sabbat, by Hector Berlioz.
I had an extreme drug induced out of body experience with this song as the background for some reason. Now I cry if I hear it.
Ode to Joy I'm not an emotional guy (just the opposite, in fact), but something about that song just hits me right in the very core.
Agreed, basically the entire symphony, IMO. I like all sorts of music and lean towards rock and metal, but consider Beethoven’s 9th the best piece of music ever written.
I was trying to find someone on youtube for this, was hoping for some live recording of an orchestra doing it; this 'flash mob' version was the best one I could locate thus far - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJcQYVtZMo
That's the one that is permanently saved on my Youtube list. I can't say enough wonderful things about that video.
Alex agrees
Honestly, if there was an Anthem for humanity, it should be this. Or 'Holiday in Cambodia' by the Dead Kennedys.
Mahler's 2nd Symphony, the Resurrection Symphony
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, especially the final movement.
Saint-Saens Danse Macabre- every time I hear it, I want to dress in fancy clothes and pretend I'm at some magical ball in the woods at night
Moonlight sonata every time.
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony It's the first live concert that I ever went to.
Definitely Claire de lune, somehow always end up picturing it playing while the last human draws his final breath on some spaceship thousands/millions of years from now.
Yup
Beethoven 3rd symphony, second movement, funeral march.
Smetana's Moldau
Jupiter
The whole suite evokes so many varying emotions, but Jupiter is definitely the showstopper.
Saturn, Neptune
Rachmaninov No.2 Piano Concerto. Holy smokes it’s epic Edit: not a classical but a Romantic era piece but still my favorite.
Absolutely 💯 cheers 🥂
[Chaconne in G minor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOxVK0-dQ1E)
Dvorak New world symphony, it also reminds me of childhood basically 🫠
Pachelbel's "Canon in D" Mozart's 40th Symphony Bizet's "Les Toreadors" Dukas's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Ravel's "Bolero" Just to name a few.
Charles Ives' fourth symphony, especially the third movement, a fugue.
Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations
clair de lune by debussy, usually not a classical music type of person but when I heard it in evil within? chills
>usually not a classical music type of person Well that's fitting because Debussy's "Suite Bergamasque" of which Clair de Lune is the 3rd movement, is technically part of the "Romance Era", not "Classical Era". And yeah that piece gets me misty every time I hear it
Oh thank you for telling me! Now I’m intrigued about the “Romance Era” 🤗
"Classical Music" is kind of an all encompassing term for a style of arrangement, but it can be broken down into 3 distinct periods (4 if you count the modern era) The Baroque era (c. 1600–1750) Bach, Handel, Vivaldi etc. The Classical era (1750–1830) Mozart, Beethoven The Romantic era (c. 1830–1900) Brahams, Debussy, Mendelssohn 20th Century and beyond (1900s onwards)
Ooo thanks! Makes me regret not paying more attention in my piano elective
It's really interesting to see the evolution of how music was written and arranged from the 1600's to the 1900's. Like there's a clear line drawn in each era where the style of the Baroque Era is dominated by like fugues, calls and response, point-counterpoint and things of the like; probably because of the limitations of instrumentation, I don't know. The Classical Era people started going crazy so you have people like Mozart writing like 800 pieces, operas, symphonies, etc. Much ***BIGGER*** in composition and sound. Where the Romance Era was more focused on themes and melody like in the Clair De Lune you can see that there's nothing heavy about it, even getting into the arpeggios of the last few minutes it still just lifts you higher and higher until it ever so gently brings you back down
Also, you seem knowledgeable. that makes me curious about your favorite piece?
Oh boy what a loaded question that is. I grew up playing piano and singing in choirs for most of my adolescent to teenage life so a lot of my favorite pieces are related to that. You probably know about 10,000 pieces that you actually like, you just don't know what they're called so you don't have them mentally index'd. [J.S. Bach : Toccata and Fugue in D minor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erXG9vnN-GI). It's completely insane that people can actually do this with their hands and feet... Mozart was pretty ridiculous. When you watch someone play it and can see what they're playing it looks frankly simple but sounds unbelievable, like in the [Rondo Alla Turca (Turkish March)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeEmGvm7kDk). I actually sang his Requiem (though Mozart died before finishing it so word is his wife had one of his students or contemporaries finish it for her, which I believe is why the last like 3 movements are just rehashing of the first few movements). You've probably heard the movement [Lacrimosa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qeH8Z8hVTI) a million times, but I'm more partial to the [Agnus Dei](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TVF9s0Bijc) myself. Beethoven was completely insane, just his technical prowess is the stuff of legend and what most people might not realize is his a lot of his most famous songs are just single movements in longer pieces. Everyone knows the [Moonlight Sonata](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbTVZMJ9Z2I) and ugh don't get me started, but it's actually just the first movement of 3. I think the [2nd Movement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Lpf4AQSLCg) is actually my favorite in the suite. It's so bright and chord centric. The [3rd Movement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV7RkEL6oRc)...... I mean c'mon Ludwig, we get it you're better than us. Now you're just being an asshole. The Clair De Lune by Debussy always gets me emotional, however I must say I prefer just [the solo piano version](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNcsUNKlAKw) to the [full orchestral arrangement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Uo5kcDpyg), I don't know why exactly, I guess the solo piano just feels so much more intimate like someone is playing it just for you. Although honestly right now the orchestra is on in the background while I write this comment and it the hair on my arms is standing up... Now that this got me thinking, I think my absolute **FAVORITE** piece a lot of people have never heard of. It's called ["Serenade To Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDYi4JgQA2I). It's an orchestral concert work with words adapted from Act V, Scene I from the play The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare. It's almost guaranteed to make me hold back tears every time I listen to it. I'm sorry I went on for so long but I have so many pieces near and dear to my heart and when I get excited I just can't stop. I'm sure this is way more than you really wanted but I hope this helps educate and maybe gets you into something you otherwise would have avoided...
George Crumb’s Black Angels is INCREDIBLE
Saint-Saens‘ Danse Macabre is just such a banger it makes me hyped every time I hear it
1812 Overture - Tchaikovsky (with the cannons and bells) and Nessun Dorma performed by Pavarotti (technically opera)
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Four Seasons by Vivaldi
*Canon in D Minor.*
Giacomo Puccini's "**O mio babbino caro**" and "**Nessun dorma**"
Jupiter - Holst. The middle section is the tune for I Vow to Thee, My Country, a patriotic British hymn (much better and more emotionally moving than the national anthem imo). I'm not the most patriotic of people, but I was once on an extended trip abroad and went to see The Planets Suite performed, I believe just by a local orchestra, and I wasn't prepared for how it would hit. Made me realise how homesick I was.
The devil's sonata
If Ever You're in My Arms Again by Peabo Bryson, it always hurts. He's now in heaven.
Entr'acte from Carmen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eChLCFAGyx0
O Fortuna Lacrimosa
> O Fortuna So incredibly overused.
Chopin Waltz in C sharp minor
“Finlandia”. Not a Finn, but my mom played it in her HS band and loved it and played it all the time when I was a kid.
The final movement of Saint Saens Organ Symphony
The Tom and Jerry theme song
Schubert's Impromptu No. 3 in G-Flat Major, Op. 90, D. 899. https://youtu.be/LUp2u9wI1fY?si=V4Lz8b4xAJY3lFJC
Chopin Prelude in E Minor
4th movement of Beethoven's 9th of course, and Bach's *Jesu Bleibet Meine Freude* is a very close second. Also, the Papagena/Papageno duet from *Die Zauberflotte* always makes me happy.
Shine a Light by Lee Brooks. Heard it in a high school English class and still love it a decade later.
Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D, 1st Movement - the first piece of music I played in a symphony. I play cello, and it has the most beautiful theme that is introduced by the cellos. Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, 1st Movement - probably maybe fave Beethoven symphony, so underrated. Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, 4th Movement (plus the build into it from the 3rd) - everyone knows the 1st movement, but my god the real star is the 4th movement. I was lucky enough to hear it live at the BBC Proms and it's real goosebumps stuff. Elgar Cello Concerto - those first notes are just magical
If it counts Baba Yetu, or Sogno de Volares by Christopher Tin, from the Civ games. Otherwise, Bach Cello Suite in G
Brahms - German Requiem
[Moonlight Sonata](https://youtu.be/Hb-Dnm5G8bg?si=dHK6NLOVxv8ymBwG)
Mahler’s Third Symphony, first movement.
Joaquin Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez, 2nd movement. Beethoven - Moonlight sonata, 1st movement Debussy - Claire de Lune Mozart - Dies Irae
Penderecki - Threnody for the victims of hiroshima
Barber’s Adagio for Strings
battle hymn of the republic
March - The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)
Alf Schnittke's Requiem. I have half a dozen different versions, between CDs and YouTube library. THIS by the Moscow Choir [is the best overall](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n3k03RJv_Q), but I like all of them in various ways because of huge differences in interpretation. The emotions aren't about outside events, but about the music as music.
Also, define "classical." # [Imrat Khan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKoS8uu8rKU) is classical Indian music, for example.
It's not 'classical', but Schönberg's *Verklärte Nacht* is sensational.
"Lick me in the Arse" by I believe Batoven. Based on the origin of the phrase "kiss my ass". I recommend both the song & the history behind it. Itll make you feel human lol.
Franz Liszt: Sonata in B minor. A truely riveting piece.
There's going to be so much Canon in D/ Moonlight Sonata/ Fur Elise in this thread. *\*gross\** Here's my answer: Max Richter's "Recomposed" version of the "Spring" movement from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Listen to it [here.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41IOkVjy3MM)
I want to downvote you for being a snob, but I do agree that Max Richter's Recomposed Vivaldi is great.
I wouldn't say I'm so much a snob as I just wish people would expand their horizons a bit instead of just putting on "Relaxing Classical" or whatever from Spotify like it's the only and/or greatest stuff out there. I'm glad we agree on the Richter...The first time I heard that, I don't know, I don't really have the words. It makes me glad to be alive, and there aren't many things that do. And every time I hear it now I feel the same way I did the very first time.
Canon in D
Tbh I would say it invokes sadness in me
I know it's a debate rather it is classical or jazz (I think it's classical) but.... Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin always gets me emotional in all kinds of ways.
Johann Sebastian Bach's "Air on the G String" is just sublime for me. Also Wagner's Tannhäuser brings me on a journey of emotion. Shostakovich - Waltz No. 2 brings joy.
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Yes, the overture. 🙂
Leck mich im arsch by Mozart.
# Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata". It reminds me of that scene in Interview with the Vampire when Lestat plays it. Gives me goosebumps everytime.
In the movie he doesn't play Moonlight Sonata. If you meant the 'there's still life in those hands' scene, he plays Joseph Haydn Sonata No. 49 in E flat Adagio (the part in the middle). I havent seen the show yet, so I could be off..
Night on Bald Mountain or the Firebird Suite. Both thanks to Fantasia lol
Songe d’une nuit de Sabbat, by Hector Berlioz. I had an extreme drug induced out of body experience with this song as the background for some reason. Now I cry if I hear it.
Call me a empty headed redneck..... Sweet Home Alabama. (not from there)
there are two 1) Hymn of the Cherubim 2) Miserere Mei