Ravel marks a very quick tempo, and this interpretation makes less use of rubato than others, although the rhythmic pulse of the melody is stronger. I am happy to see that he rolls that chord in the bass at the top of the last page as well, I thought my hands were just too small. Remember that m...
The meat at the end is meant to be metaphorical for a sausage factory, it's basically saying that too much control of individual expression results in a society that is made of carbon replicas. It's a view of how the system tries to stamp out creativity. Pink Floyd are brilliant.
I am afraid to play this piece, but I really want to learn it at the same time! Horowitz has so much control that it makes the idea of taking on this work incredibly daunting.
The chorus is so alike Chris Isaak, maybe just the same pitch, but feels like the inspiration came from there...