What a wonderful piece of music. Really interesting to hear about your music studies too, Michael. I didn't realise that most music students take piano lessons.
Love the art work - Whistler! 😍
I remember being introduced to Chopin at school music lessons, with this:
I'm sure my high school music teacher would be pleased to know that I'm continuing my music education with Shades of Blue! 😊Thanks for another lovely post 💙
Be still, my heart — the “Raindrop” prelude! Your high school music teacher chose a perfect introduction to Chopin. 😍 So evocative of the storm and stress of his relationship with George Sand at the time.
Thanks for your lovely comment, Jules! Glad you enjoyed getting to know Chopin’s melancholy mazurka. 💙
I loved all the Polish history in this one, Michael, thank you for the deeper dive! I really knew nothing about Chopin’s life and now I understand more of the flavor. Plus, the two-for-one (including Debussy) made for quite the epic trip through some jazz history (because, yes, I heard jazz too and wanted to know more!) I got wrapped up in the YT hole of modal jazz and modes in general (and I was today-years-old when I learned that Dorian is my mode of choice… no wonder I’m such a Floyd fan 😂) Bonus points when I finally crawled my way out and into the comments to see Jules’ “Raindrop” drop and what a glorious Sunday night it’s been!! 💙
Chopin and Debussy make for a glorious Sunday night, indeed! I always love hearing about your YT rabbit holes, and this one did not disappoint. (You won't be surprised at all to find that Dorian is my favorite mode as well, though the otherworldly Phrygian is a close second!) I'm so happy this essay gave you an entry point into Chopin's life and music. 💙
And I just went into a Phrygian hole! So much metal, so now I know which mode my husband prefers 😂 But also lots of ‘90s classics…Alice In Chains! Radiohead! Tool! (And from a classical perspective, soooo Shades of Blue!! 💙)
What a wonderful piece of music. Really interesting to hear about your music studies too, Michael. I didn't realise that most music students take piano lessons.
Love the art work - Whistler! 😍
I remember being introduced to Chopin at school music lessons, with this:
https://youtu.be/R2d2spnXyLA?si=wNtNoI4tlbGpoES4
I'm sure my high school music teacher would be pleased to know that I'm continuing my music education with Shades of Blue! 😊Thanks for another lovely post 💙
Be still, my heart — the “Raindrop” prelude! Your high school music teacher chose a perfect introduction to Chopin. 😍 So evocative of the storm and stress of his relationship with George Sand at the time.
Thanks for your lovely comment, Jules! Glad you enjoyed getting to know Chopin’s melancholy mazurka. 💙
I loved all the Polish history in this one, Michael, thank you for the deeper dive! I really knew nothing about Chopin’s life and now I understand more of the flavor. Plus, the two-for-one (including Debussy) made for quite the epic trip through some jazz history (because, yes, I heard jazz too and wanted to know more!) I got wrapped up in the YT hole of modal jazz and modes in general (and I was today-years-old when I learned that Dorian is my mode of choice… no wonder I’m such a Floyd fan 😂) Bonus points when I finally crawled my way out and into the comments to see Jules’ “Raindrop” drop and what a glorious Sunday night it’s been!! 💙
Chopin and Debussy make for a glorious Sunday night, indeed! I always love hearing about your YT rabbit holes, and this one did not disappoint. (You won't be surprised at all to find that Dorian is my favorite mode as well, though the otherworldly Phrygian is a close second!) I'm so happy this essay gave you an entry point into Chopin's life and music. 💙
And I just went into a Phrygian hole! So much metal, so now I know which mode my husband prefers 😂 But also lots of ‘90s classics…Alice In Chains! Radiohead! Tool! (And from a classical perspective, soooo Shades of Blue!! 💙)