Posted on: May 9, 2006 in Music

The Symphony

I went and saw the Vancouver Symphony last night. I had forgotten how amazing it is to see such a large group of people all make such beautiful music together. I love how even though each individual plays a (relatively) simple part, the overall aggregate sound is so full and complex.

I also really enjoyed the world premier of Jason Nett’s new piece “Symphonia Brevis”. I heard sounds that I’ve never heard come out of an orchestra before. It made me think that organizations like the VSO should focus more on new music like this, and less on the pleasant, but familiar sounding Brahms that followed Nett’s piece.

I’m not sure why exactly, but parts of Nett’s composition reminded me of the awesome Alarm will sound album where they cover Aphex Twin. Mainly as an excuse to try out Odeo’s flash player, and also because I couldn’t find mp3’s of Jason Nett’s work, I’ve got a sample of Alarm Will Sound below. Just click to listen:

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4 Responses to “The Symphony”

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    Warwick Patterson Says:
    May 9th, 2006 at 4:38 pm

    I totally agree…I used to love going to the Ottawa Symphony when they would do their “Night at the pops” evenings. Way more captivating and interesting to me as a young audience member…and really, the VSO (and all other symphonies) need to nurture a new generation of symphony-goers.

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    Colin brumelle Says:
    May 9th, 2006 at 5:05 pm

    Thanks Warwick. And I love your photos, by the way…

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    Melanie Dekker Says:
    July 11th, 2006 at 4:03 pm

    Kudos my friend! I know where to find Jason’s music! www.myspace.com/jasonnett

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    Colin Brumelle Says:
    July 11th, 2006 at 4:23 pm

    Thanks Melanie

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