Impressionist
The impressionist movement in music was a movement in European classical music, mainly in France, that began in the late nineteenth century and continued into the middle of the twentieth century. Like its precursor in the visual arts, musical Impressionism focused on suggestion and atmosphere rather than strong emotion or the depiction of a story as in program music. Musical Impressionism occurred as a reaction to the excesses of the Romantic era. Read Full BioThe impressionist movement in music was a movement in European classical music, mainly in France, that began in the late nineteenth century and continued into the middle of the twentieth century. Like its precursor in the visual arts, musical Impressionism focused on suggestion and atmosphere rather than strong emotion or the depiction of a story as in program music. Musical Impressionism occurred as a reaction to the excesses of the Romantic era. While this era was characterized by a dramatic use of the major and minor scale system, Impressionist music tends to make more use of dissonance and more uncommon scales such as the whole tone scale. Romantic composers also used long forms of music such as the symphony and concerto, while Impressionist composers favored short forms such as the nocturne, arabesque, and prelude.
Musical Impressionism was based in France, and the French composers Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel are generally considered to be the two "great" Impressionists. However, composers are generally not as accurately described by the term "Impressionism" as painters in the genre are. Debussy renounced it, saying, "I am trying to do 'something different' – in a way realities – what the imbeciles call 'impressionism' is a term which is as poorly used as possible, particularly by art critics." Maurice Ravel composed many other pieces that aren't identified as Impressionist. Nonetheless, the term is widely used today to describe classical music seen as a reaction to 19th century Romanticism.
Accordingly, many musical instructions in "impressionist" pieces are written in French, as opposed to the traditional Italian.
Impressionism also gained a foothold in England, where its traits were assimilated by composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Arnold Bax, and Frederick Delius. Vaughan Williams in particular exhibited music infused with Impressionistic gestures--this was not coincidence, as he was a student of Maurice Ravel. Vaughan Williams' music utilizes melodies and harmonies found in English folk music, such as the pentatonic scale and modes, making it perfectly suited to the polarity-breaking ideals of the Impressionist movement, which began moving away from the Major-minor based tonality of the Romantic composers.
Musical Impressionism was based in France, and the French composers Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel are generally considered to be the two "great" Impressionists. However, composers are generally not as accurately described by the term "Impressionism" as painters in the genre are. Debussy renounced it, saying, "I am trying to do 'something different' – in a way realities – what the imbeciles call 'impressionism' is a term which is as poorly used as possible, particularly by art critics." Maurice Ravel composed many other pieces that aren't identified as Impressionist. Nonetheless, the term is widely used today to describe classical music seen as a reaction to 19th century Romanticism.
Accordingly, many musical instructions in "impressionist" pieces are written in French, as opposed to the traditional Italian.
Impressionism also gained a foothold in England, where its traits were assimilated by composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Arnold Bax, and Frederick Delius. Vaughan Williams in particular exhibited music infused with Impressionistic gestures--this was not coincidence, as he was a student of Maurice Ravel. Vaughan Williams' music utilizes melodies and harmonies found in English folk music, such as the pentatonic scale and modes, making it perfectly suited to the polarity-breaking ideals of the Impressionist movement, which began moving away from the Major-minor based tonality of the Romantic composers.
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Rokaq
For any of you commenting here, welcome. This comment section is filled with wonderful things, and I would like to be the first to introduce you to them.
Claire De Lune is probably my favourite song, as I associate it with a very dear family member whom I recently lost. Listening to this song brings tears to my eyes as I remember all the good times I spent with them, and how pure of heart they truly were. But I seem to not be the only one who has this song deeply engraved in my mind for a good reason. Many comments here tell stories of old friends, family members, important events in their lives... Each one has something to tell, and I highly suggest you read as many as you can.
However, as you scroll through the comments, you might find a recurring character: Mr. Tortilla. Despite his nonchalant name, Mr. Tortilla is probably the single most beautiful thing to grace this video, aside from the wonderful music. With no exception, Mr. Tortilla has been commenting on this video for over 600 days, at least once every day, telling us all his daily routines, wins and losses. The compilation of his daily recaps tells the story of a musician, a brother and a dear friend, and it's a great example of simply how inspiring this song can be, and how each day is special on its own.
Mr. Tortilla's full story is better told by himself, so hopefully you will take the time and effort to at least start reading it. Regardless of whether you do or not, thanks for reading this introductory comment. And please, cherish every moment you spend with your loved ones, and enjoy every note gently grazing your eardrums.
I wish you a great day/night.
Siobhan O'Connor
What I've gathered about Mr Tortilla:
1. Real name is Leslie (or Lee)
2. He might be female
3. He is British
4. He is in school
5. He doesn't like school... or talking
6. He doesn't get on with his family too well (but his online family love him)
7. He has two pet Guinea Pigs
8. Likes skateboarding
9. Watches Anime
10. Loves to draw, very artsy
11. Used to have a bully
12. Likes video games
13. Writes his own music
14. Knows 6 languages, currently learning Japanese and Russian
15. He has great taste in music
16. Also a sweetheart
Note to self: got up to day 50-174
Archanea -
My grandmother was a piano teacher for over 50 years and this was always her go to song to play. Today it was played at her funeral
Maxou Salt
R.I.P
Alanthederp
im sorry for your loss. my grandpa died also.
CallMeProGamer360
Your grandmother lived a very good life, sorry for your loss..
NotScroll
Well that when dark sorry for your loss
mwxvideos
💔❤️
Fiore Deste
claude really put his whole debussy on this one
Lol Ur Bad.
lmfao, what the shit?
Abby
Pay for my therapy…..
Twilight Envoy
I don't get it he's a beardy male French Composer he doesn't have a debussy