From now on, this blog will be connected to my Multiply account, http://paisho.multiply.com I know this is another fruitless beginning as always and as usual. However, who knows, maybe this time around, I might be just as diligent in updating that or this, or the other blog of mine. I guess I have said all that I need to say and all of you guys need to know. Until the next time, then.
Thanatos
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Of Pianos and Violins
You know what's interesting about these two instruments? Hm. I know I am not a music critic and that I am far from one, so this one's just kind of out of the blue thinking for me. But what I like about those two is the way they contrast with each other, yet maintaining the harmony and blending required for a harmony to work out.
For me, a piano is a soft instrument. An instrument which relaxes not only the listener, but also the one playing the piece. True, there are really some over-the-top, uber-eccentric music pieces which are too strong even when played on the piano. Nevertheless, the calming effect of the piano is still there, just like the soothing hand of a mother caressing her child. (Okay, so I know I am a bit dramatic there, but still...) This is in definite contrast with that of the violin. A violin is dramatic, romantic and melancholic. Unlike the piano which whispers words to the listener, the violin pleads, begs and makes the listener feel every note of its sorrow or joy. And this, I believe is what makes the violin the most mysterious instrument. It doesn't invite you to share the same feeling the piece has, but rather, it makes you feel it, makes you touch it and takes you deeper than you could ever imagine, whether you like it or not.
Maybe they really are contrasting, given that one is the simple and basic form while the other is the complicated and twisted one. However, despite this big difference, their harmony just can't be equalled. Whether it's about one balancing the other, or just plain blending, I can't really tell. Hmm... maybe opposites really attract, eh?
For me, a piano is a soft instrument. An instrument which relaxes not only the listener, but also the one playing the piece. True, there are really some over-the-top, uber-eccentric music pieces which are too strong even when played on the piano. Nevertheless, the calming effect of the piano is still there, just like the soothing hand of a mother caressing her child. (Okay, so I know I am a bit dramatic there, but still...) This is in definite contrast with that of the violin. A violin is dramatic, romantic and melancholic. Unlike the piano which whispers words to the listener, the violin pleads, begs and makes the listener feel every note of its sorrow or joy. And this, I believe is what makes the violin the most mysterious instrument. It doesn't invite you to share the same feeling the piece has, but rather, it makes you feel it, makes you touch it and takes you deeper than you could ever imagine, whether you like it or not.
Maybe they really are contrasting, given that one is the simple and basic form while the other is the complicated and twisted one. However, despite this big difference, their harmony just can't be equalled. Whether it's about one balancing the other, or just plain blending, I can't really tell. Hmm... maybe opposites really attract, eh?
Clearing Up
In case you're wondering why all of the previous posts in here has the signature of 'Thanatos', don't worry, it's still me. It's just the 'other me'. So you better get used to 'him'. Yeah, Thanatos is definitely a guy. Hmm... so to clear things up, posts with the signature of my dearest Thanatos are mainly concentrated on things from a deeper, darker point of view. While those others that do not bear his signature will be the lighter, wackier side of me ranting about things, complaining about this and that or maybe rambling about things that are way beyond this world.. Okay, so I guess I've made my point clear. Until next time, then.
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