Earlier today, I listened to Pachelbel’s Canon in D and was surprised to notice that I was moved to tears by the piece. It somehow affected me more than music usually does, and it’s not that I’m particularly weepy right now or anything. It just penetrated my senses in a way and on a level I’m not used to. I for the first time heard, saw, how the two violins (I think they’re violins) “play” with each other, throw concepts at, and inspiring each other.
For the first time in a very long while I craved to play some instrument again. I haven’t played anything actively in god knows how long, and when I tried to play the piano recently I just looked at the keys without feeling that “connection”. I guess music is one of those hobbies I’ve put to eternal rest.
In any case, I now wonder what classic music I’m missing out on so feel very free to give me tips on pieces you particularly like.
June 12th, 2008 at 5:26 am
That’s Jimmy’s favorite piece of music of all time. And one that I really enjoy when I hear it.
While I appreciate classical music, I don’t listen to it enough to note composers or names of pieces. I’m more of a jazz lover.
June 12th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
That is my favorite piece of music, too. Marched down to the aisle to it my wedding, actually.
Hmm, I should find a good version of it for my iPod…
June 12th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Annie-pup: I’m in the exact same spot. Appreciate it, but don’t listen enough to know what’s out there.
Staci: That’s an excellent idea. I might actually start using my iPod again (I was a slave to its power every moment I left the house back in Sweden but since I got to Japan I haven’t touched it).