That's my own wording to describe "music kept in the closet" as would happen if someone were ashamed or embarrased by their musical preference.
That was a real problem only a few years ago when the general public regarded lovers of classical music as "queer" or worse; "Russian Communists", because so many Russians compose music.
Today classical has come out of the closet and several of our part 15 stations program some of it. I am one of those stations.
Over the years I have observed that some people who find classical music dull are perfectly correct. Some classical music is dull.
Sadly, a few people I knew rejected this music because, as it turned out, they had hearing deficiencies.
Fast forward to years ahead when I am bored by many of the same old pieces... Sheherazade, New World Symphony, Unfinished Symphony, Rhapsody in Blue.
Even worse is knowing some glorious pieces that never get palyed by the major orchestras including pieces by Arvo Part, Rodion Schedrin, Franz Schmidt and Arthur Honegger.
Our station's affiliation with the fine arts radio network brings several programs of "new music" which generally consists of chords which could be produced by a teeny-bopper with a computer.
We have a closet here at KDX Worldround Radio, door removed, me half in half out. Music wise, that is.
Classical (including opera) is one of the undiscovered (at least today) gems in the music genre.
My personal favourite is baroque and earlier (Handel, Vivaldi, Bach, etc.), both orchestral and vocal.
It's also perfect for Part 15 broadcasting, as nearly all of it (except for that composed in the 20th century and beyond) is in the public domain for over-the-air broadcasting (you'll still have to pay royalties if streaming for the performance).
And in Canada, if the recording was made prior to 1965, it's even in the public domain for streaming purposes.
Some Album Rock was created in 1965. As far as Classical goes the Star Wars theme was played on top 40 Radio and kids loved it and didn't realize it's Classical music.S sorry but Queen
I also had to hide my Queen albums because I'd get ridiculed for even having them in my possession. sorry but Queen had creative music that mixed Rock with Classical and sometimes opera. So I love their stuff.
I remember when Classical was played on FM.
Artisan said: "My personal favourite is baroque and earlier (Handel, Vivaldi, Bach, etc.), both orchestral and vocal."
I went Baroque buying classical music, but I finally got a Handel on it, waited a Minuet and went Bach, did some more Chopin and bought some more.
(I warned you!)
That's a riot, Morningdj! You should be on radio.
"That's a riot, Morningdj! You should be on radio."
Yeah, that way, Carl, you could turn me off!
Franck-ly, when I go Chopin, I take a Liszt (if I'm Abel), and Czech things Orff. I try not to be Spontini-ous, as my budget un-Ravel's.
You might be surprised to know that Minnesota Public Radio has 45 stations throughout the state, plus an additional 39 translator stations.
These are roughly divided into two groups, each location has two stations... a News station and a Classical station. So the entire state is virtually blanketed with a source for classical music!
If I could only do the same with polka....
TIB
Also, Tim, my impression of the northern states, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, is that they were heavily settled by Europeans and that should make them the polka hub of the "new world".
Missouri had a small number of classical stations but I think they've all switched to religion or NPRish talk, which means women with deep voices and men with high pitched voices.
For awhile we had two good German music shows on the air with plenty of polka music, but they have disappeared.
Jill Stein is the best choice.
ArtisanRadio said: "Franck-ly, when I go Chopin, I take a Liszt (if I'm Abel), and Czech things Orff. I try not to be Spontini-ous, as my budget un-Ravel's."
OK...I give up....you bested me on that one. Plus, now I have new material!
Bach off with the puns.....
Or....I'll sic a Wolfgang on ya!!
Q: What's brown and sits on a piano bench?
A: Beethoven's Fifth Movement.
From 5th grade.
TIB
No, there's not a composer named "Jab".
You all have used all the composers except this one...
Rimsky's corsets off so he can be more comfortable.
You all have my symphony.
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