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Title: Pieces that people seem to hate, but actually kick ass.
Post by: rachmaninoff_forever on December 16, 2012, 11:03:15 PM
sorabji Opus Clavicembalisticum, and most of John Cage with the exception of 4'33. 
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Post by: drexo on December 16, 2012, 11:11:07 PM
I love Cage's 4'33 - I could play it on repeat when I go to bed.
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Post by: zezhyrule on December 18, 2012, 07:16:50 PM
Liszt 2  :P
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Post by: andreslr6 on December 18, 2012, 10:03:15 PM
A lot of 21st century music, starting with Schoenberg´s piano concerto. I´m pretty sure a lot of atonal music can fit perfectly in this category. A said 'a lot' because there's also a lot of 21st music that sucks, just like in every music period.
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Post by: the89thkey on December 18, 2012, 10:44:21 PM
Quote from: andreslr6 on December 18, 2012, 10:03:15 PM
A lot of 21st century music, starting with Schoenberg´s piano concerto. I´m pretty sure a lot of atonal music can fit perfectly in this category. A said 'a lot' because there's also a lot of 21st music that sucks, just like in every music period.
Schoenberg's piano concerto is 40 minutes of horrible cacophony that none but the most avid atonal music lovers wish to sit through. I personally can't stand to listen to even 2 minutes of it.
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Post by: stoudemirestat on December 19, 2012, 02:32:37 AM
Quote from: zezhyrule on December 18, 2012, 07:16:50 PM
Liszt 2  :P

THIS.
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Post by: the89thkey on December 19, 2012, 02:34:39 AM
Quote from: stoudemirestat on December 19, 2012, 02:32:37 AM
THIS.
I see you have a deep understanding of Liszt 2...
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Post by: stoudemirestat on December 19, 2012, 02:36:11 AM
Quote from: the89thkey on December 19, 2012, 02:34:39 AM
I see you have a deep understanding of Liszt 2...

Eh?
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Post by: rachmaninoff_forever on December 19, 2012, 02:41:44 AM
Quote from: the89thkey on December 18, 2012, 10:44:21 PM
Schoenberg's piano concerto is 40 minutes of horrible cacophony that none but the most avid atonal music lovers wish to sit through. I personally can't stand to listen to even 2 minutes of it.

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WHAT?!?!
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Post by: korlock on December 24, 2012, 08:39:54 PM
Saint-Saens first piano concerto. People hating it mostly has to do with bad interpretations. Have a listen to Hough's recording of it. It'll change your mind.

Also Rachmaninoff's first Symphony.
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Post by: cadenza14224 on December 26, 2012, 02:48:57 AM
I revoke an opinion I had stated earlier in another forum; but I have finally come to an understanding and liking for Schumann. I know his music isn't HIGHLY regarded, but I think it should be!
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Post by: stoudemirestat on December 26, 2012, 07:53:20 AM
Quote from: cadenza14224 on December 26, 2012, 02:48:57 AM
I revoke an opinion I had stated earlier in another forum; but I have finally come to an understanding and liking for Schumann. I know his music isn't HIGHLY regarded, but I think it should be!

His music is highly regarded amongst professionals. It isn't among many impatient amateurs who think they know better.
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Post by: kitty on the keys on December 30, 2012, 11:31:57 PM
Schubert Impromptu in Ab......reminds me of shooting geese as they land and go splash in the pond.......but the middle section is nice. Most people like it----I think....I don't. I like the others in the set.


Kitty on the keys
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Post by: zezhyrule on December 31, 2012, 12:07:46 AM
Quote from: kitty on the keys on December 30, 2012, 11:31:57 PM
Schubert Impromptu in Ab......reminds me of shooting geese as they land and go splash in the pond.......but the middle section is nice. Most people like it----I think....I don't. I like the others in the set.

Kicking ass is a good thing, in case you were confused. This thread is to list pieces of music that you like, but most people don't.