classical

Beat showcases all things classical; get your fix of Beethoven, Bach and beyond with plenty of Pomp and even more Circumstance.

The Sticky Notes Classical Music Podcast
If you listen to an "oldies" radio station, you may hear songs that are 40 to 60 years old. But the true "golden oldie" is classical music, which has been with us for centuries.
By Frank Racioppi3 years ago in Beat
Invoking the Candelabra
Among the artifacts of the Liberace Museum Collection is a magnificent grand piano which dates from 1830, known as the Royal Bosendorfer. One of the finest pianos of the romance era, it was famously played by composers Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahams, and Franz Liszt - a favorite of Liberace.
By Jonathan Warren3 years ago in Beat
Coke Studio Pakistan: A Decade of Music, Fusion, and Inspiration
As I sit down to write about Coke Studio Pakistan, it’s hard to overstate the impact that this groundbreaking music show has had on the Pakistani music industry. For over a decade, Coke Studio Pakistan has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in music, bringing together artists from all corners of the country and across a wide range of genres and styles. From its humble beginnings as a small-scale project, Coke Studio Pakistan has grown into a cultural phenomenon that has attracted a global following and garnered widespread critical acclaim. In this article, I’ll delve into the history, music, and cultural significance of Coke Studio Pakistan, and explore how it has re-defined music in Pakistan and beyond.
By Zohaib Sunesara3 years ago in Beat
Don't Miss This! A Simple, but Wonderful Way to Learn Piano and Keyboard
Are you looking for a fun, easy, and affordable way to learn the piano or keyboard? Look no further! In this blog post, we'll explore a simple yet powerful method that can help you get started with playing the piano and keyboard, without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars. From the comfort of your own home, you can learn to play the piano or keyboard in no time - so don't miss out! Read on to learn more about this wonderful way to learn the piano and keyboard.
By Bec Campbell3 years ago in Beat
Theory of Music
Music theory is the study of the principles and practices of music. It involves understanding how music is composed, written, and performed, as well as the underlying mathematical and scientific principles that govern these processes. In this article, we will explore the basics of music theory, including its history, key concepts and terms, and the ways in which it is studied and taught.
By P G3 years ago in Beat
Rediscovered Bach for the New Year and New Humanity
If you know anything about classical music, you must have heard of and listened to the Well-Tempered Clavier - two sets (Volume 1 and 2) of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys for keyboard by Johann Sebastian Bach. The collection is generally regarded as one of the most fundamental and important works in the history of European classical music.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in Beat
Toronto Hip Hop Scene Thrives with New Wave of Talented Artists and Global Influences
Toronto Hip Hop Scene Thrives with New Wave of Talented Artists and Global Influences Toronto has always had a vibrant hip hop scene, with a rich history of talented artists and musicians who have contributed to the genre.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Beat
The Top 7 Christmas Songs of All Time
Everyone has a favorite Christmas song, but there are some tunes that stand out as the most popular for the holiday season. In this blog post, we will take a look at the top 7 Christmas songs of all time. From traditional carols to more modern classics, these songs are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Get ready to spread the Christmas cheer!
By mohin3 years ago in Beat
Polymath Actor, Recording Artist, and Filmmaker Amir Royale Releases His ‘Stories of the Lost, Rich & Tormented’ EP
From Amir Royale Sophomore year, NYU Tisch’s Clive Davis Institute, 2017. I created the concept of Stories of the Lost, Rich & Tormented as a "Writing the Hit Song: Deep Cutz" homework assignment. Over the course of 14 weeks, I crafted and reworked about 12 or so ideas. Suddenly, my songwriting professor at the time (Eren Cannata of Cove City Sound Studios, Facethouse Records & Warner Chapel Music), directed us to use all the content we created thus far to formulate an EP. This project would then become one we’d pitch and present to potential A&R scouts. It was our final project. I curated 5 of my best records across the class to showcase a conceptual narrative and description of greed, lust, and youth insecurity within American culture. It is the final entry within my four-EP-long music chronicle (dating back to my 2015 EP, This Is for You.). To let this project go free finally—feels like a blessing. Thank you.
By StageScene Magazine3 years ago in Beat
The Debussy Film
The life of Claude Debussy, the French composer, is explored in this very unique production of an early Ken Russell, whose visual flair and penchant for outrageousness became the cinematic hallmark of this creative artist. I know very little about Claude Debussy (portrayed here as both an actor playing Debussy, as well as the man himself, by the late Oliver Reed), except that he was French, refused to do much in the way of employment, and had affairs with desperate, despairing. and unstable women who had a penchant for suicide attempts. The narration, told by the French director of the "film within the film" that is this film, is sometimes hard to follow. There is the narrative of a crew making a film in the middle Sixties (replete with rock n; roll parties and go-go dancing), and then the film itself, and then the focus on the life of Debussy, the contemplative genius of a man obsessed with sculpture and high art, and using these vast intellectual tendrils to find his creative fire, to develop his weltanschauung. Finally, there seem to be the burnt, bitter relationships he left in his wake.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Beat
Li’l Beethoven By Sparks
Introduction Yes, this is an album review, although the digital deluxe version of this has three more songs than the beautifully packaged book CD that I originally bought. It is an album that I play quite often but is not a rock album and is more like some classical or musical-based format. This sees a move into a more classical-influenced sound, with a heavy reliance on repetitive lyrics and piano lines, synthesized orchestration and multi-tracked vocals in place of percussion.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
The Pure Pitch Method Review
Though not a stand-alone singing course per se, Ryan Cameron’s Pure Pitch Method has the potential to be a helpful tool for singers. The basic idea behind this course is that anyone can develop their sense of musical pitch and obtain the coveted sense of ‘perfect pitch’. In times past it was believed that only certain people were born with this ability. In my personal experience, I’ve seen people that appear to have been born with perfect pitch, though that’s not to say that it can be learned as well.
By Prasanth Kumar3 years ago in Beat