The (semi) Daily Music-Nerd Appreciation Thread

[Neo Emolga]

Neko, your very bad roommate needs a good slapping. Even beyond soundtracks, they could learn to give groups like Explosions in the Sky, Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, and Godspeed You Black Emperor a listen every now and then. Sure, some of that music is strange, but it's meant to be open to interpretation. And heck, Explosions in the Sky can get downright very emotional without blabbing a single word.

Anyway, Star Wars theme.

This is a timeless classic. People remember this before we were born and I'm quite sure they'll remember it long after we're gone no matter what kinds of prequels, pre-prequels, sequels and sequels to sequels they come up with. I definitely did NOT appreciate Star Wars enough when I was younger and I really should have.

If I ever have kids, I'm definitely making 'em watch some Star Wars.

[Nekomata]

Neko, your very bad roommate needs a good slapping. Even beyond soundtracks, they could learn to give groups like Explosions in the Sky, Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, and Godspeed You Black Emperor a listen every now and then. Sure, some of that music is strange, but it's meant to be open to interpretation. And heck, Explosions in the Sky can get downright very emotional without blabbing a single word.

Anyway, Star Wars theme.

This is a timeless classic. People remember this before we were born and I'm quite sure they'll remember it long after we're gone no matter what kinds of prequels, pre-prequels, sequels and sequels to sequels they come up with. I definitely did NOT appreciate Star Wars enough when I was younger and I really should have.

If I ever have kids, I'm definitely making 'em watch some Star Wars.

Yeah, thankfully that roommate is long gone from my life. Music by its very nature is the essence of emotion. You cannot have music without some form of emotion within in. Whenever I play my instrument, I have to play with emotion to match that of the arrangement. Even the slightest changes to how I play can instantly change the emotion of the song. It's not something to take lightly.

And I wasn't a big Star Wars fan- I'm still not- but I always have loved the music. John Williams is a musical genius. It's hard not to love his music.

Yeah I totally know what you mean. I think it's safe to say that most people here would listen to at least some form of instrumental music. (Definitely Pokemon OSTs.) I listen to tonnes of instrumental stuff. It's awesome when you need to focus but don't want lyrics in your ears. Although I tend to work well even with words anyway.

For sure. :3 He is! Omg yes, homework music. xD Just make sure you don't accidentally start quoting Star Wars in an essay, haha.

I can't work on anything writing-related with lyrics in the background. I end up writing the lyrics in without thinking. xD

And who said putting Star Wars quotes in would be a bad thing?

[Nekomata]

Okay, on to the next piece of music!

This is a band arrangement/medley from Princess Mononoke arranged by Takashi Hoshida .

Honestly, this is a gorgeously arranged piece of music. I've seen the movie, but am not familiar with the Original Soundtrack. I'm sure this arrangement does it justice though.

Stars: The Oboe- I can't get enough of the oboe parts in this piece- so beautifully performed!

Favorite Parts: I'm biased and love Horn Solos by nature (even if their players are high-maintenance and can be difficult to work with art times). So definitely the French Horn solo around 3:20- especially with the oboe part!. The main theme around 7:50 that is also played towards the beginning of the piece. It's just so dramatic. It makes me want to watch the movie again.