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fergus wrote:Hi Jared, my recollection of when I first heard the work were somewhat similar to your own I have to say although I have only heard it with organ. I found it to be a very sombre work but then that comes from the subject matter which always has to be taken into consideration with works like this. I would concur with your summation of the piece my friend.

It simply isn't an easy piece to get into Fergus, and is clearly for meditative purposes rather than for pure enjoyment, in the same way that I'd describe some of the Russian liturgical works. That said, if you ever were to give this another go, then I would very much recommend this recording, as it offers a *completely* different perspective on the piece than the more traditional versions...

the Accentus version is very French in its style. You remember my comments on the Herreweghe version of Brahms' EDR? Well the contrast here is even stronger, and for me, this version of Via Crucis would be my preferred one..

fergus wrote:Worryingly I also use Photobucket! I recall a few months ago they upgraded to a new version/interface which I tried for a while but ran into some minor difficulties with (which I cannot remember now) and I did not like it generally so I reverted to the older version. Perhaps that is what happened to you Jared? To be fair I have never had an issue with them so I wonder what your problem is due to?

My experiences have been similar... I ploughed on with the new Photobucket, as the old one had started to glitch on me (tghe 'organise' function had practically siezed up, and was very slow) but now, nothing will come up... apart from a constant buffering, and it won't let me go back to the old layout either. It's been like this for the best part of a week now and I fear I've lost it all .. :-/

fergus wrote:It is interesting how I am beginning to associate other members tastes in the music that I sometimes listen to. The other day I was reminded of Jared while listening to Brahms, When listening to Vivaldi's Gloria Jaybee came to mind as did Seán while listening to Bach's Magnificat. I have to get a Life!!!!

you have a life Fergus, and from our perspective, it is an aurally very fulfilling one...

fergus wrote: It is interesting how I am beginning to associate other members tastes in the music that I sometimes listen to. The other day I was reminded of Jared while listening to Brahms, When listening to Vivaldi's Gloria Jaybee came to mind as did Seán while listening to Bach's Magnificat. I have to get a Life!!!!

You are not alone young man because when I listen to:
Brahms, Jared comes to mind, were it not for him I probably wouldn't have started doing so;
Bach, it's your good self;
Mozart Opera, it's Pepe,
organ music, the bold Simon,
Má Vlast, Ciaran and so on.

Creepy isn't it? LOL!

But me and Bach's Magnificat? wow I am honoured; to my (uninformed) ear the Magnificat is an incredible piece of music. End of rant!

^^ for me, Fergus got me started on Early Music & Renaissance, for which I'll be eternally in his debt.

Let's not forget Darren of course, who is the forum magpie... with possibly the most eclectic taste of us all! More power to his elbow..

Brahms: Piano Sonatas Nos.1 & 2
2 Rhapsodies op.79
Julius Katchen (who else?)

Jared wrote:^^ for me, Fergus got me started on Early Music & Renaissance, for which I'll be eternally in his debt.

Let's not forget Darren of course, who is the forum magpie... with possibly the most eclectic taste of us all! More power to his elbow..

Yes, where is the lad? we haven't heard from him for quite some time I hope that all is well.

Jared wrote:
It simply isn't an easy piece to get into Fergus, and is clearly for meditative purposes rather than for pure enjoyment..

I think that you have that one right Jared. Your alternative version sounds interesting.

Jared wrote: ... I ploughed on with the new Photobucket, as the old one had started to glitch on me (tghe 'organise' function had practically siezed up, and was very slow) but now, nothing will come up... apart from a constant buffering, and it won't let me go back to the old layout either. It's been like this for the best part of a week now and I fear I've lost it all .. :-/

Have you tried contacting them to see if they can resolve the issue Jared?

Jared wrote:^^ for me, Fergus got me started on Early Music & Renaissance.

You were the fertile ground upon which my dispersed seeds of temptation fell and flowered LOL!!


I have to admit that I was surprised when you took up that path so keenly Jared especially at that early stage. That is a compliment because those two areas require extra work and a certain ear I think.

fergus wrote:Have you tried contacting them to see if they can resolve the issue Jared?

I haven't Fergus... I'm going away for a few days early tomorrow morning, and will see if it rectifies itself in the mean time.