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Topic: Impressionism and Jazz/Blues (Read 3176 times)

ravelfan07

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Impressionism and Jazz/Blues

on: March 08, 2024, 12:56:11 PM

Is it just me or people who tend to like Impressionism also really like Jazz/Gospel/Blues?
I am an example and I know numerous people who also are, any reason for this?

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lelle

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Re: Impressionism and Jazz/Blues

Reply #1 on: March 13, 2024, 12:16:27 PM

I think both genres are about atmosphere and mood and using more colorful sounds than the normal triads used in strictly classical music.

Ravel's Violin Sonata No. 2 was even inspired by Jazz and Blues.