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Sarah Hicks and Sam Bergman

Friday, July 17, 2009

(Non-opposable) thumbs up

I know I've been posting a lot of videos lately, but this one is too good to pass up (this via Minnesota Orchestra Vice President and GM Bob Neu):



It's really kind of a fantastic idea, and musically it holds together with thematic threads (the closing few shots are actually repeats of the opening ones, so it gives it a nice sense of coming full circle). I particularly like the sudden harmonic shifts (appropriately coordinated with the...uh...soloist). I wonder, was the solo part notated? Or was this done purely with visual cues? In any case, a charming piece (kudos to composer/conductor Mindaugas Piecaitis) and a wonderfully innovative idea. With video screens, no less...

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4 Comments:

Blogger Katebits said...

Okay, that's the greatest thing ever. I liked the music. The perfectly timed harmonic shifts were amazing.

July 18, 2009 at 11:35 AM  
Blogger Sam said...

Bah. My cats prefer minimalism...

July 18, 2009 at 12:38 PM  
Blogger Katebits said...

Sam, your seething jealousy is apparent. You're such a stage mother.

Just admit it. Your cats are no-talent hacks.

July 18, 2009 at 7:16 PM  
Blogger Sarah said...

Kate and Sam, my microtonal dogs beat your felines any time.

July 19, 2009 at 9:13 AM  

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