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| "Milonga del ángel" - Astor Piazzolla |
| 05.24.05 (10:17 am) [edit] |
Does anyone recognize this piece? It is in the Royal Conservatory of Music's Grade 8 piano repertoir, in the Celebration Series.
I was supposed to be working on my reponse paper that is due in just under 10 hrs from now, but, I decided to play some piano, because I think I will be able to finish the paper by then. I just need to add another page or so (which I already have a topic to discuss), and then edit. Then finito.
So, I played my usual song, attempted "My Immortal" but it sounded bad and boring when I played it, so I moved onto a Gr 8 piece that I play every now and then, even when I was at the apartment during my second year at Uni. So anyway. I always liked the song, but when I was playing it today, I dunno, I think I was playing more...emotionally? today...or...dynamically...or...uh...more movingly? I dunno. But ANYWAY. What I am trying to get at, is that, while playing "Milonga del ángel", I really felt the music. It didn't really occur to me, until the second half (for those of you who are familiar with the piece, and is crazy enough to look for the reference) at bar 45, after the first key change. I felt that it reflected how I feel right now. Trying to get back on my feet, and showing that I am okay, but, something is not quite right. The song itself, sounds nice and sweet, but, something sounds a bit...off. I am not quite sure what, but, some what it seems like, misplaced notes. Throws off the song a bit. It's alittle bit hard to explain I guess. But, I can illustrate my last year through this song. I can pick the song apart, and say, at this bar, THIS happens in my life. You know? It's weird, because I played this song 2 years ago for my piano exam, and I just played it, and tried really hard to follow the dynamics and tempo. But now that I am no longer taking piano, I can play it however I want, however I want it to be portrayed. Minus my usual minor-ish slips, it is starting to sound really good (to me).
I guess that was a REALLY random post *-). totally out of nowhere, I start analyzing music! hah! What I really miss is the clarinet...it's been 2.5 years since I've held one and made music come out of that black, artistically and carefully constructed piece of wood. I really did like the tone I had. I think that's part of the reason why I played quietly, the way I always did. It was subtle, and I didn't blast it. hmm. Maybe I will consider purchasing one. ... although, where I will find money to buy a wood clarinet (cause i don't want plastic - it sounds too harsh...and...not the sound I want) AND a pair of rollerblades, I haven't a clue. With my 3 days a week, 8-9 hrs a day, $8.25/hr job at SC, I estimate that I will make around 3000 this summer. YIKES! I need to get a job. FAST. Once I get caught up with this paper, I think I will be able to rest, and finally get some of that stuff I wanted to get done this summer! Like re-code a program I did for an assignment for my first semester CS class. Or read some other books. Or rollerblade (once I am able to invest in a pair).
But, definately for this summer, I will not waste my time in front of the television anymore. I have found that, it IS a waste of time, it is mindless, and it just makes a person feel bad about him/herself sometimes, with all the media and stuff.
If one thing that Mike was able to change about me, was to help me see that television is a waste. Sure, I will not object to sitting down when the tv is already on, or when I am having a meal, and I turn on the TV myself. But I do not entirely randomly turn it on just to turn into a couch potato. I will be productive-ish this summer (even if I am poor). And I will learn, and engage in different activities that I want to do for myself, for once.
I have noticed that many people are changing this summer. I am one of them. And, this will be for another post, at another time when I am done my response, but I want to discuss something I learnt in Sociology 172b. The nature and nurture. I sometimes think that I am more on the nature side, even though sometimes things I say and do, would make it think that I am more on the nurture side. ANYWAY, I will stop here, otherwise this can just go on...
Sorry about the long post, for those few who follow my annoying, boring life.
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posted by: newbie aka...Lilz (reply)
post date: 05.24.05 (4:04 pm)
Hey Mandy! I found your comment on my blog =D N/e hooo...
I understand where you're coming from in terms of analyzing a piece of music, because I used to do the same, too...before I quit playin the guitar. Ppl might find it weird b/c they don't use music to relate to their past, but prolly channel their energy another way. I can see that you're a musical person =D Which i had NO clue 'til I read your blog. Never let it go..! =S It's something to take pride in, in the years to come.
Thatz my rant for now 8-) See you @ work on Sunday. T'carez!
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