How could some of the scientists permit themselves to make a claim that would necessitate knowledge as extensive as the scheme of the universe, when their knowledge of the total scheme of being is *close* to zero, when confronted with a whole mass of unknowns concerning this very earth and tangible, lifeless matter, let alone the whole universe?
If I remember correctly (from having performed this years ago), the beginning of the score, at least for the wind and brass sections, reads something to the effect of "make noise" or "random sounds." The "random sounds" on this recording sound a good deal better than I recall ours sounding.
Wow, it has some very powerful parts to it. This makes me want to go whale watching. As a musician, I thought some of the whale songs were out of context to the piece, but as a whale lover, I was exstatic they were in there in the first place. Made me very happy. Thank you for uploading it!
@bartje11 Light-hearted or not, I think it is pretty generous to call a comparison between the Hovhaness and the Haydn "juxtaposing different approaches to content" ... Haydn hardly even treats the whale material, it's just one line from a recitative that doesn't even reflect this aspect of the text- Hovhaness found inspiration there for this entire orchestral fantasy. This is meaningless free association and you may just be trying to show off your knowledge of the repertoire!
I've been looking for the Kostalanetz recording, because it's mentioned in Martin Caidin's 1978 novel "Aquarius Mission". (Caidin also wrote the novel "Cyborg", which the TV series "The Six Million Dollar Man" is based on.)
If this version used the same tape of whalesong Kostalanetz used (as opposed to just A tape of whale sounds), then I'm cool.
@TheRealmsOfGold That's a strange comparison. You mean: Haydn's setting OF The Creation. But hey, this is about Whales and not about THE Creation. Get with it, or don't comment. Think before you write.
PS And this is not about the Creation of Wales either.
@bartje11 That's not a very nice reply. Yes, I do mean Haydn's setting of [the text about the creation of whales in his setting of] The Creation, or however you want to put it. And yes, it is a strange comparison. That's how good programming is done. As a conductor and as a composer, I'm very intent on juxtaposing differing approaches to content. Plus, Haydn was on my mind when I was referred to this video. What's wrong with all of that? :-)
@TheRealmsOfGold You Boo-ing this fantastic piece ticked me off. That's how that goes. You put something down I LIKE very much. Thank you. You are the rude one. Not me. You sow the seed, you harvest it.
@bartje11 It was meant to be light-hearted. I know these things don't work well in printed correspondence, so I'm sorry if I offended you! I don't believe there's any seed sown here, simply a miscommunication. I take no issue with this piece (or with you, for that matter), though I still do love the Haydn.
What interests me about this piece is the relation of the tape part to the layers of the orchestra—not just the similarities (say, m. 522 ff.), but also, say, the string figurations.
Hahaha. They say to disagree with a man's political views is to risk being considered a fool, but to insult his musical tastes is to risk becoming his enemy.
i had never heard of this song until 2008, where i played it in a youth orchestra & my oh my... i got goosebumps every time we rehearsed it, & the performance of this piece was absolutely amazing.
I originally heard this in Chicago when i was very young and later had the opportunity to perform it. Wonderful piece. Thanks for the upload. 5 stars.
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How could some of the scientists permit themselves to make a claim that would necessitate knowledge as extensive as the scheme of the universe, when their knowledge of the total scheme of being is *close* to zero, when confronted with a whole mass of unknowns concerning this very earth and tangible, lifeless matter, let alone the whole universe?
1tabligh 1 week ago
"If it sounds good, it IS good." ~ Duke Ellington
dadasnacks 4 months ago
If I remember correctly (from having performed this years ago), the beginning of the score, at least for the wind and brass sections, reads something to the effect of "make noise" or "random sounds." The "random sounds" on this recording sound a good deal better than I recall ours sounding.
biobaker1 5 months ago
Wow, it has some very powerful parts to it. This makes me want to go whale watching. As a musician, I thought some of the whale songs were out of context to the piece, but as a whale lover, I was exstatic they were in there in the first place. Made me very happy. Thank you for uploading it!
SelestynaArpa364 5 months ago
My dad used to play this for me when I was a kid. Thanks for posting! : )
Djinn551 5 months ago
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cloudixmix 8 months ago
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cloudixmix 8 months ago
woops that was supposed to be @TheRealmsOfGold, sorry uploader!
rvaughanwilliams1988 11 months ago
@bartje11 Light-hearted or not, I think it is pretty generous to call a comparison between the Hovhaness and the Haydn "juxtaposing different approaches to content" ... Haydn hardly even treats the whale material, it's just one line from a recitative that doesn't even reflect this aspect of the text- Hovhaness found inspiration there for this entire orchestral fantasy. This is meaningless free association and you may just be trying to show off your knowledge of the repertoire!
rvaughanwilliams1988 11 months ago
im playing thise in my orchestra (i play 1st part french horn). it's so much fun!!! so weird but so good
aprepsnightmare 1 year ago
@aprepsnightmare Dude same! I love thise!
Gatoradecup 10 months ago
@Gatoradecup wow. i definitely can't type. oops! :P
aprepsnightmare 10 months ago
I've been looking for the Kostalanetz recording, because it's mentioned in Martin Caidin's 1978 novel "Aquarius Mission". (Caidin also wrote the novel "Cyborg", which the TV series "The Six Million Dollar Man" is based on.)
If this version used the same tape of whalesong Kostalanetz used (as opposed to just A tape of whale sounds), then I'm cool.
cljohnston108 1 year ago
Boo. I like Haydn's setting in The Creation better.
TheRealmsOfGold 1 year ago
@TheRealmsOfGold That's a strange comparison. You mean: Haydn's setting OF The Creation. But hey, this is about Whales and not about THE Creation. Get with it, or don't comment. Think before you write.
PS And this is not about the Creation of Wales either.
bartje11 1 year ago 9
@bartje11 That's not a very nice reply. Yes, I do mean Haydn's setting of [the text about the creation of whales in his setting of] The Creation, or however you want to put it. And yes, it is a strange comparison. That's how good programming is done. As a conductor and as a composer, I'm very intent on juxtaposing differing approaches to content. Plus, Haydn was on my mind when I was referred to this video. What's wrong with all of that? :-)
TheRealmsOfGold 1 year ago
@TheRealmsOfGold You Boo-ing this fantastic piece ticked me off. That's how that goes. You put something down I LIKE very much. Thank you. You are the rude one. Not me. You sow the seed, you harvest it.
bartje11 1 year ago 13
@bartje11 It was meant to be light-hearted. I know these things don't work well in printed correspondence, so I'm sorry if I offended you! I don't believe there's any seed sown here, simply a miscommunication. I take no issue with this piece (or with you, for that matter), though I still do love the Haydn.
What interests me about this piece is the relation of the tape part to the layers of the orchestra—not just the similarities (say, m. 522 ff.), but also, say, the string figurations.
TheRealmsOfGold 1 year ago
@bartje11
Hahaha. They say to disagree with a man's political views is to risk being considered a fool, but to insult his musical tastes is to risk becoming his enemy.
cloudixmix 8 months ago 6
@cloudixmix Hahahahaha is true. Great quote I am going to steal it! Thanks!
bartje11 8 months ago
@TheRealmsOfGold Haydn is boring anyway.
KingCrimson776 7 months ago
@bartje11 the original recording by kostalanetz had actual whale sounds that may be the same ones that came with a sound sheet in national geographic
spacepatrolman 1 year ago
i had never heard of this song until 2008, where i played it in a youth orchestra & my oh my... i got goosebumps every time we rehearsed it, & the performance of this piece was absolutely amazing.
Fr4c31N1 1 year ago
aaaah!! this is so sick!!
valeo626 1 year ago
I love this song
uin91 1 year ago
I originally heard this in Chicago when i was very young and later had the opportunity to perform it. Wonderful piece. Thanks for the upload. 5 stars.
proggoth 2 years ago
Cand vom respecta natura si vom intelege mesajele ei atunci vom fi la un pas de Dumnezeu! (Rog un binevoitor sa traduca in engleza!)
ElfulDePadure 2 years ago