Achille-Claude Debussy (22nd August 1862 – 25th March 1918) was a French co… Read Full Bio ↴Achille-Claude Debussy (22nd August 1862 – 25th March 1918) was a French composer. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century; his music represents the transition from late-romantic to 20th century classical.
Debussy's most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. He is one of the most important exponents of the whole tone scale in classical music history. His compositions flowed without a strict sense of metre or rhythm, and are considered the pioneering works of the Impressionist genre of classical music, named in comparison with the visual arts movement.
Debussy's impact was far reaching. His free use of harmony, which often altogether disregarded the concepts of tertian harmony, has been cited as an influence on the rise of Jazz music later in the 20th century.
Debussy's most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. He is one of the most important exponents of the whole tone scale in classical music history. His compositions flowed without a strict sense of metre or rhythm, and are considered the pioneering works of the Impressionist genre of classical music, named in comparison with the visual arts movement.
Debussy's impact was far reaching. His free use of harmony, which often altogether disregarded the concepts of tertian harmony, has been cited as an influence on the rise of Jazz music later in the 20th century.
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Claude Debussy Lyrics
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My Reverie Our love is a dream, but in my reverie I can…
Reverie Our love is a dream, but in my reverie I can…
Suite bergamasque L. 75 No. 1: Prelude INSTRUMENTAL Let your power flow in this place Let your heal…
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@AdamLeeGuitarist
This piece never ceases to amaze me the more I hear it. Debussy is very literally painting with music - Images is the perfect name for this collection. I can't quite comprehend how much genius it requires to compose something like this. And it is also masterfully played by Hamelin. Dynamics, expression and technique are all so fluidly intertwined. I know I'll end up replaying it another ten times once I've posted this. So, so beautiful.
@tomtriffid
It's interesting and beautiful because it strips away all that is unnecessary for the purpose of creating its effects. The initial "theme" consists of only three notes; the second "theme" consists of only six. Even with those limitations, Debussy manages to create for us one of the finest piano compositions ever written.
@uploadforcod
Adam Leelol nice try at sounding sophisticated and intellectual.
@AdamLeeGuitarist
Burnabee Sphinx
I wasn't trying to. I'm not a pianist, so there's no way I can comment on the more intellectual aspects of either this piece, or this performance, with any degree of authority. However, I am a musician, and everything above rings true, each time I hear this magical piece of music. There's not much in the way of intellect or sophistication required to realise just how incredible the harmony and rhythm in this composition is. :)
@uploadforcod
didn't say you had to be intellectual to appreciate the piece. I was saying you come off as trying too hard...using such flamboyant adjectives and words like "intertwined."
@AdamLeeGuitarist
Burnabee Sphinx That's just the way I speak. I apologise.
@harrybmichell
He makes it look so effortless. He only moves his hands/arms/body when he absolutely needs too
@twoscoops1509
its the most technical song i've tried to learn
@ChopinIsMyBestFriend
that’s called perfect technique
@zeropr0ductions631
your profile picture is a work of art