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2. Dr Faust
Pre war French come on to the scene- interestingly Debussy is piping up that he wants to compose as Turner paints (easy breezy and full of light) but I think his work still requires a lot of concentration to enjoy (not very easy breezy). Same with Satie - I probs just listen to the bits I like and didn't realise there were constipated piano pieces as well.
Imo being a snob got in the way of their vision
— Feb 22, 2026 07:21AM
Pre war French come on to the scene- interestingly Debussy is piping up that he wants to compose as Turner paints (easy breezy and full of light) but I think his work still requires a lot of concentration to enjoy (not very easy breezy). Same with Satie - I probs just listen to the bits I like and didn't realise there were constipated piano pieces as well.
Imo being a snob got in the way of their vision
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Who knew Bob Dylan and the Doors were actually famous for covering 1920s German classical music
V interesting chapter about how the end of the Weimar Republic led to such an explosion of hedonism with a theme of scary music (think Cabaret) in such a short space of time.
— Sep 28, 2026 02:27PM
V interesting chapter about how the end of the Weimar Republic led to such an explosion of hedonism with a theme of scary music (think Cabaret) in such a short space of time.
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Sibelius just wanted to drink himself to death whilst listening to the cranes and after 90 years of trying finally managed to kick the bucket
— Jun 16, 2026 02:17PM
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Non fiction whatt
Chapter 1 - fin de siecle (1900-1930s)
Mahler and Strauss were frenemies, Mahler a bit serious who listened to Freud and Nietzsche too much and Strauss the fanboy turned maestro.
Personally not a massive fan of either of their work, there's a bit too much going on. Less drama and more space to listen pls. Guess it's the musical equivalent of a gothic renaissance painting or a really tannic red
— Feb 22, 2026 05:28AM
Chapter 1 - fin de siecle (1900-1930s)
Mahler and Strauss were frenemies, Mahler a bit serious who listened to Freud and Nietzsche too much and Strauss the fanboy turned maestro.
Personally not a massive fan of either of their work, there's a bit too much going on. Less drama and more space to listen pls. Guess it's the musical equivalent of a gothic renaissance painting or a really tannic red