Uploaded by DarkWarriorXII on Dec 16, 2010
This isn't truly a strings only version of The Unanswered Question. I took the first minute or so of strings, right before the first horn comes in, and repeated that section a couple times. It was hard to mix so you'll probably notice when the first clip ends and the next begins, even though they fade into each other.
To keep the piece true to its name, I included the last horn piece at the end of the song, so there still is an "unanswered question."
(I realize and understand Ives' intent wasn't to have just the strings, but I, along with many other people, have wanted to hear the strings section by itself. This piece accomplishes that as best as I could do, and is not intended to replace or defame the original version.)
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The strings definitely convey the tremendous magnitude and eteranl nature of existence (in a more cosmic sense) and our insignificance. Charles ives original piece is a work of genius but sometimes its nice to listen to just the strings as it can help one feel better about life and look at its vastness and our tiny lives in a more positive light. Its good for the mind! The original piece is obviously unbelievable, but this is still nice.
drmarmy 3 weeks ago
The point of the original was that the dissonance in life is also there to be ' enjoyed'...The briefness of beauty and peace can be appreciated so much more intense if there is dissonance, upeaval and unrest lurking. Tough this is quite a nice piece to listen to, the fact that the 'ugly' parts have been removed, also throws out the balance.
Frankydoesitalso 1 month ago
well the whole point was the different instruments representing different voices so now it's worthless
spartan117q13 1 month ago
whats the point? if you just wanna hear that bit, why not just listen to the first section before the trumpet enters? why tamper with a genius work of music?
DarkZekeX 2 months ago
I dont like that horn either ... its so unfitting. so my friend - thanks :) this give me chills every time...
SultanSamet 3 months ago