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Gunter Raphael (1903-1960) - Duo Sonata, Op. 47, No. 4: II. Sehr fliessend und gleichmassig ·
Julia Rebekka Adler, viola & Thomas Ruge, cello
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Luigi Gatti (1740-1817) - Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Viola in A-Major, I. Allegro aperto. Performed by Paolo Ghidoni, violin, and Alfredo Zamarra, viola, on period instruments.
#luigi gatti#classicism#classical music#violin#viola#strings#period performance#period instruments#sonata#chamber music#rarely performed composers#violinist#violist#duo#duet
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@budsintoyland I know I literally just tagged you in my shit yesterday, but I finally settled on a design for this character! Okay so this is Sonata Keys, and she is the gf of my other budsintoyland oc Zia Stardust. I based her design off this zebra piano toy I found. Sonata is Deaf, but she can read lips. When Zia first met her, she tried to get her attention and hit on her, she legitimately thought Sonata just didn’t like her, but later Quinn was like “You know she’s like deaf right?” After she found out Zia made sure to talk to her directly when she’s facing her, and eventually they end up together. They met eachother because their assigned kids are literally siblings and both musically gifted. While Zia is really loud and more upbeat, Sonata is really sweet and calm. Zia was a little relieved that Sonata couldn’t hear how annoying and loud she is, but unbeknownst to her Sonata loves her excited personality and while she can’t actually hear Zia’s music, she finds the vibrations from her loud DJ music to be soothing. Sonata is Pan and Zia is Lesbian (shes the og space dyke)
#artists on tumblr#my ocs#Sonata Keys#Zia Stardust#Budsintoyland ocs#TFW your hitting on a hot girl and she’s literally deaf but you think she’s just ignoring you because your annoying as fuck#Iconic duo ship: loud bitch and quiet bitch#Zia is a giant galactic lesbian#my art#original characters#i drew this with my finger#digital art#fan oc#artists of tumblr#art#artwork#im using all the tags#try and stop me
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it's gremlin hours
#my art#oc art#saturn valentino#sonata dubois#sonny and saturn#yes they're an angel and demon duo#she's his guardian angel lmao#akuma weekdays#<- the tag for this series cuz it's the only unique way i can describe it#i'll probably explain this series more later at some point
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Moonlight Sonata 1st Mov. L.v.Beethoven CARisMA Guitar Duo
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Aquarelle flute and piano, James Rae
#youtube#chamber music#duo#flute#piano#pianoforte#sonatina#sonata#aquarelle#seoyoung park#nelly lipuma#trier#treviri#rae
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Concert review, ★★★★½, Veriko Tchumburidze, Can Çakmur @ Aula, Zurich University, 2022-11-11 (Musik an der ETH und UZH) — Mozart: Sonata No.32 for Piano and Violin in B♭ major, K.454; Liszt: Fantasy and Fugue on the Theme B-A-C-H, S.529/2; Schumann: 3 Romances, op.94; Saint-Saëns: Violin Sonata No.1 in D minor, op.75
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#rolfsmblog#concert review#concert#concert photography#duo recital#recital#mozart#sonata#violin sonata#violin#piano#schumann#romances#liszt#saint saëns#schubert#sonatina#veriko tchumburidze#tchumburidze#can çakmur#çakmur#musical discovery#orphanhealthcare
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Hello I know it's been a whiiiiile...I took a bit of a break and when I got into my game today I completely forgot I had been working on this preset + gameplay preset duo named Sonata. So! I'm uploading it now, hope you all enjoy (and thanks for being here 🥹)
Very important info + links below
Sonata Gshade preset:
Sonata Gameplay:
You will need to DL gshade here
It comes with all the necessary shaders, but I also suggest downloading quint
I use lighting mods to make my game look the way it is. 1. Sunblind by softerhaze 2. Northernsiberianwinds In-Game Lighting (Aver. Saturated)
should work on reshade but I'm unsure it will look the same!
DOWNLOAD | Patreon or G.Drive ❤️
@maxismatchccworld, @mmfinds, @sssvitlanz, @mandy-ccfinds
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៹ ࣪˖ —{ ❤} My new Hazbin Hotel OC ! ☕
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៹ ࣪˖ Elizabeth 🥀
(de Beaumont)
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• Age: 29-30 years old (Died in 1935)
• Elizabeth is a French woman who was born into an Aristacratic family in Paris. (Her roots are French and Italian)
• Kin to describe her personality: Sonata/Rarity (Equestria Girls)
• At first glance, she will seem distracted, frivolous and carefree — she clearly enjoys floating with the flow of chaos. But some examples of her shortcomings include: not picking up on sarcasm, talking openly with someone about other people's secrets, without worrying that she might get in trouble.
• In the past, she was one of the strongest Overlords (but not among the top ten), along duo with Husker, who took this title much later. But despite this, they combined Husk's Casino and Elizabeth's Fashion Runway together, as this would allow them to expand their "Empire".
• But everything changed when the Radio Demon came and offered a deal - to play poker for an all-or-nothing bet. In a fit of pride, both Overlords put their souls on the line, and eventually lost. (Alastor's collection has been replenished! God loves the trinity, right?)
• Moth demon tends to forget about the main goals, perhaps hinting that she is no longer as obsessed with power as she used to be in the role of Overlord.
• She often argues with Vaggie over nothing, especially for the title of the best hotel manager (moth and the former extraminator are fighting for this), because she was on Charlie's side, and Elizabeth was on the side of her "boss" (we still know who Husk's boss is, right?)
• Nevertheless, despite this, she still shows a remarkable level of cruelty, as she seems to enjoy belittling Vagatha, which has become a kind of routine. But it also seems that the demon moths are never bothered, or at least show no remorse when it comes to carrying out evil plans.
•This lady is definitely best friends with Niffty! (What holds them together is that they both like bad boys and love pain! YAY! PAIN!)
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So far, that's it! There are some more facts in my draft that I can comment on if you are suddenly interested, dear reader! :DD
Plus do not hesitate to ask questions - I will answer everything within the bounds of decency!
(The version without pearl bracelets on the legs)
#hazbin hotel#hazbin hotel oc#helluva boss oc#original character#moth art#artists on tumblr#hazbin hotel headcanon#overlord husk#hazbin hotel alastor#hazbin hotel ocs#hazbin hotel original character#overlord!husk#hazbin hotel x reader
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chapter 1: perv
summary: When a new serial killer prowls the streets of Gotham and murders politicians in Gotham, Batman is forced into unraveling the city's dark secrets. Only, he didn't expect to team up with you. What an unlikely duo...
pairing: Batman x Reader
word count: 2k
warning: spoilers for The Batman (2022)
note: no use of (y/n) and enjoy!
Sonata in Darkness: ... [2]
“Thursday, October thirty-first…
The streets are crowded for the holiday, but hiding in the chaos… is the element. Waiting to strike at the decent… the vulnerable…
But I’m there too. Watching.
Two years of nights have turned me into a nocturnal animal. It’s a big city, I can’t be everywhere… but they don’t know that.
We have a signal now. When that light hits the sky, it’s not just a call… It’s a warning.
Fear is a tool.
They think I’m hiding in the shadows…
But I am the shadows.
I am vengeance.”
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“Watch where you’re going, pipsqueak.”
The man who backed into you spat, grumbling as he stumbled away. Sighing, you rolled your eyes but kept your composure and continued on your way with a covered tray in your hands. Luckily the bastard didn’t make you drop it.
The dim club obscured most features of a person, but the colorful lights revealed everything with a flash or blink. You were dolled up in your work attire: glamorous makeup, a slutty dress, heels, the whole works. Men and women alike found you irresistible—a real catch.
You approached the table with a friendly smile as you set the tray down and revealed its contents: drops. The partiers cheered and clamored to get their hands on the drugs presented before them. With a wink you left the group, all while ignoring the stares and occasional whistles. Slipping behind the bar you saw the bartender waving to get your attention.
“What’s up?”
“Drops. Mr. Cobblepot wants these—“ He pointed to another tray, this time with a thick envelope and a fresh drink, “—delivered to him upstairs.”
“Sure thing,” you said as you gathered the item and sauntered out of the underground club. The almost calming blue light of the 44 Below was immediately erased by the harsh, flashing red lights of the club upstairs. If you weren’t so used to it, it would have given you a headache. You were almost there when suddenly-
“Selina?”
“Oh hey, my little mouse, haven’t seen you all night,” Selina purred with a smile. “Where’re ya off to?”
“Oz. He requested some samples from below.”
She hummed in understanding. “Want me to come with? I’m not doing much.”
“Yes, please.”
Your night just got slightly better. Selina was a friend of yours—your best friend, actually. You guys were sharing an apartment at the moment to save on some cash, but you didn’t mind. The only thing that drove you a little crazy was that she’d seemingly turn up with a new stray cat almost every few days. As long as they didn’t start stinking up the apartment, you didn’t really care. At least they were cute.
You guys linked arms and laughed as you made your way past the crowd and to his office, heels clicking on the cold metal floor. Selina took the tray from you to hold it herself—how sweet. Getting closer to his office, you could hear men talking in low tones. Making your way inside, the men silenced themselves. Oz was sitting on his couch while a man clad in a black suit stood in front of him. He looked very… menacing as he stared you and Selina down.
“Hey, it’s okay, baby,” Oz thankfully interrupted. “Mr. Vengeance don’t bite.”
Recognizing the man as the one and only caped crusader did not calm your nerves in the slightest. ‘The Batman’ was only a slightly new figure in Gotham, known for taking justice into his own hands—his reasons unknown. ‘Maybe he flunked out of the Police academy,’ you had thought humorously at one point. Figuring it was only a matter of time before he tried to involve himself in Penguin’s business, it was still surprising to see him in your boss’ office.
He was still staring at you—no—into you. His harsh blue eyes never wavered from yours, even as your friend gave him a pointed look and delivered the tray to Oz. He finally looked away when he heard Oz ruffling through the money in the envelope and setting a stash of drops on the tray. As Selina set down the drink onto the table, you too had looked away from the dark man, and your eyes fell onto the photograph before her. It was Annika being escorted by Mayor Mitchel, no doubt, but you could also make out you, Selina, and Oz standing behind the couple talking. Selina gave you a look.
“Thank you, honey,” Oz said, breaking you out of your spell. You smiled hesitantly and turned to leave, daring to look back at the black crusader, but he was already looking your way. Linking arms with Selina again, you hastily made your way out of there and back into the main club area. Before you could though, she yanked you back and pressed herself against the nearby wall, urging you to do the same.
“That was Anni.”
“Yeah, I saw. Why’d he have a picture of her?”
“I’m not sure,” Selina said. “But it can’t be good. Shh, now listen.”
You couldn’t see what your friend saw, but suddenly she gave a sharp turn and started rushing away.
“Go, we have to leave. He saw us.”
An indescribable feeling swelled inside you, but you obediently slinked away after her. After grabbing your belongings and coats from the locker rooms, Selina grabbed your hand and led the way outside.
“Taxi!”
However, it wasn’t long after when you clambered in the backseat of the car that Selina got a phone call. “Hey, it’s me. What’samatter, baby? Slow down, I can’t—on the news? No, wait for us, we’re on our way home. We’re gonna get the hell out of here, I promise…if we have to go sooner, we’ll go tonight!” Selina gave you an uneasy look. “Look, sweetie, we’re just a block away, I‘ll be there soon. Love you.”
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The rain pelted against the man’s back as he peered into some windows with his binoculars atop a nearby building. A woman with short, blonde hair was a wreck and sobbing at the TV. Not long after, two more women, the very same he saw earlier in the club, rushed in to comfort. The dark haired one stayed behind to reassure her as he watched you slip into the back rooms to pull out a bodysuit. You looked around, paranoid in your own home but saw nothing, so you hastily shimmied out of your club dress and into your new apparel–a catsuit. The man moved to get a better look; his eyes lingered a little too long before jumping back to the two other women. By the time you finished getting dressed, the other woman he saw you with was gearing up and you two were sliding out the window. The now-pixie haired woman flipped over the railing and onto the ground while you slid down a nearby pole. Reaching the bottom, you made your way to the garage and hopped on a motorcycle that the woman was operating. The man rushed after the pair, worried that he’d lose them. Climbing onto his own bike, he pursued the women and gave chase.
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The rope was thin and light, but just sturdy enough to carry a person. Once your partner in crime made it down through the skylight, you tossed down the lock picking kit to her and lowered yourself down. It took some investigating, but after a while Selina ran her hands along a rather large painting and managed to find a button. Pressing it made the painting retract and allowed the safe to eject.
Silently working as one, you assembled the tool until it was completed and Selina could look through the scope. As she was deep in concentration, deciding to look around the room wouldn’t hurt. It was a nice, big office, only fit for a mayor. As your eyes wandered, you couldn’t help but notice a shadow flicker overhead. “Cat?” you whispered.
The split second it took to look over at her gave the shadow enough time to materialize just as Selina cracked the safe.
“You’re pretty good at that.”
Instantly your body went into fight mode. A flurry of kicks and spins forced the stranger to make space between you and the safe. As you were fighting, Selina rummaged through the iron box until she found what she was looking for—the passport. Interested in what was in her hand, the man made a bold move and grabbed your leg that was coming for him, twisting the appendage and throwing you away as he stalked after her. Leaping to your feet, Selina called out, “Catch!”
Smoothly catching the book and zipping it away in your front breast compartment, you joined your friend in attacking the assailant. With his back facing you, you jumped on top and wrapped your legs around his face, choking him between your thighs. His breath turned ragged and he wheezed frantically; his hands went straight to trying to get you off. In return, he took multiple blows from Selina from the front. Finding it almost impossible to knock you off first without dealing with your partner, he delivered a calculated punch that rendered her breathless before he flung her across the room. Gasping, he finally got a hold and heaved you over his head and onto a table. One of his hands immediately went to your throat to hold you down; your hands met with it at once. His grip was strong and unrestricted; it felt like he could kill you if he pressed down a little harder. Seeing the fight leave your body as your eyes bulged and glistened in fear, he took a moment to examine you. Your hands were still furiously pawing at the glove around your throat as you struggled to gasp for breath. He wouldn’t budge.
Giving you a glare as he drank in air, his gaze fixed themselves onto the front of your suit. Sliding his free hand down, he unzipped the breast pocket and fished out the little passport. He struggled as you fought for breath. His hand on your throat disappeared, leaving you gasping as you collapsed to the ground, body hunched over itself as you started a coughing fit. He flipped open the book.
He stood in front of you, panting, “Kosolov, Annika… He hurt her? That’s why you killed him?”
He gave you a while to respond. Rising to your feet and rubbing your neck, you choked out, “What? We didn’t kill anybody.” Selina rose to her feet.
A door creaked open just as you went to swipe the book in his hand. Effortlessly, he pulled you into his chest and spun around the corner, his hand covering the lower portion of your face. Panic swelled inside of you; was he going to choke you again? But the pressure remained consistently light as he shushed you, so you took the chance to take deep breaths to calm your racing heart. You could almost feel yourself melting into his embrace. Echoing footsteps slowly paraded around the room you had previously occupied—Selina must have hid. Thoughts trampled around in your mind until the sound of the door squeaking shut awakened you. You broke free from his grasp.
“Rat?” Selina whispered out as she crawled out of her hiding space. Whispering back, she slinked into the room.
“I swear, you’ve got the wrong idea, okay? We didn’t kill anybody-“
“He thinks we murdered someone?” Selina asked, even more pissed off at the accusation
“-We’re taking back what was stolen. Mayor Mitchel took it from her when all she’s trying to do is leave this dump of a city.”
“What does she know?” The Batman asked, face highlighted by the skylight from above.
“Whatever it is,” interjected Selina, “it’s got her so spooked she won’t even tell me.”
“She did seem upset.” Your eyes widened, ‘What?’
“Back at your place,” he continued. “Let’s go talk to her.” Meeting hesitant looks, he offered the passport back to your friend who gladly snatched it out of his hand.
Sneaking out of the apartment undetected, he followed behind to where your bike was—his was parked right beside it. Climbing onto the passenger seat of Selina’s bike, you called out to him. “Hey…how much did you see at our place?” His eyes darted to your figure but failed to meet your eyes before busying himself with his own bike. Was that…bashfulness?
“Perv.”
#batman#the batman#bruce wayne#reader#reader insert#selina kyle#oswald cobblepot#the penguin#the riddler#edward nygma#dano riddler#battinson#batman x reader#the batman 2022#sonata in darkness
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Morph Sans origins
Morph was born in the au Morphtale which I’m still working on it Morph is 3rd Daughter of Morphtale’s Gaster who is the royal and her mother Abode Sonata a musician her and her siblings where experimented on and had their with human souls for Morph she was given the soul of kindness and the soul of fear giving her the power of healing and creating lifelike illusions Morpb had a close bond to her mother and her younger sister Flora, her and Flora where always together having fun and having a bond similar to the classic duo we love while both looked down on the oldest sister aka Sancy who is similar to the original sans in personality and was vey lazy her soul is perseverance and determination though sadly she given up and lost her determination making her soul weaker then her sisters and Morph would play pranks on her older sister Amber who was always so serious one day when Morph was playing she saw her mother and father fighting you see her mother Abode found out about her husband’s experiments on their children and out of pure pushed Abode into core and poor Morph only 10 years old at the saw the whole thing after 8 years of grueling experiments and tests she is escaped and started to travel the AUs with her siblings but her illusions made people hate her and view her as a villain later at the age of 21 she joined the bad sanses for around 3 years she worked for nightmare and his goons but her psyche was fractured but one day she got fade up of nightmare and joined the star sanses and now she is a finally truly happy
If you read this and her is here is work in progress of her redesign
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The Sound of the Force: A Study on Han Jisung's Perception of the Force as it Relates to the rest of Stray Kids.
Jokes aside, below is a list of what I think the Force might sound like to Hannie in my fic, and some notes on the way I've written it. (note: Art transcends the artists, and the curtains aren't always blue. This music stuff is NOT my forte, so I always welcome other interpretations)(This list will be updated)
Disclaimer: as much as I've attempted to learn, my knowledge of music/music theory/techniques is very limited. I am not musically inclined. Still, I'm going to do my best to find real life examples of some of the stuff I reference.
Before we dive into each member, I wanted to outline some of my reasoning/ideas/thoughts that I have when I choose what instrument someone will sound like:
Does this make sense with their personality/character?
What is the overall purpose of this instrument/sound in a musical setting? Is it meant as a bassline or melody? Is it versatile? Is it meant to evoke a certain emotion?
How does it play/harmonize with the other characters? Are there any duos that stick out?
What does it mean to Han? Is there an IRL element to the choices?
With that out of the way, let's get into it. (I'll be returning to add duos later)
Chan (Piano):
Chan (along with Changbin) was the first one I decided on, and since the piano is one of the most versatile instruments, I thought it would be fitting for him. It's also one of the key instruments for composition with a lot of range and expression of emotion, which I felt fit the leader of SKZ well.
Examples (paired with emotions/chapters when applicable):
Happy/Content: Coffee Jazz (the best music for studying IMHO), or Nocturne op.9 No.2 (Chopin)
Sad/Nostalgic: Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven)
Anxious/Angry: Rush E (the meme one)
Minho (Vocals):
Setting aside his beautiful IRL vocals, his Force, I think, is one of the more difficult ones to describe. However, in 1.5 I mentioned that, to Han, vocal accompaniment is special and carries a certain weight. You'll find I have two people in the group (Minho and Jeongin) who both have vocals as their Force. (Will also note that, obviously, any lyrics to these songs are not in his Force. It's more about the sound, notes, and the vibes)
Examples (paired with emotions/chapters when applicable):
Happy/Content: Ode to Joy (specifically the version from Evangelion because I'm a weeb)
Sad/Nostalgic: Haven't found a good one yet 🤷♀️
Anxious/Angry (as in the Ord Pardron Interlude or in the Inquisitor fight): Dies Irae Requiem (Verdi) or Duel of the Fates (Williams)
Changbin (Cello):
And here we get to a bit of a problem (not really). Changbin's instrument was formulated more with his personality and role in the group in mind rather than a specific song. There are a few that I've found that may fit, but overall this is more a case of 'he's the glue/he's the one people lean on/he's the one that serves as the team's emotional support'. So, while I'm sure there are cello pieces out there, the instrument is typically focused on the harmony role to let others shine.
Examples (paired with emotions/chapters when applicable):
Contemplative/Content: Cello Suite No.1 in G (Bach)
Sad/Nostalgic: 🤷♀️
Anxious/Angry: I haven't found a good solo example yet in a song, but this is typically pizzicato
Hyunjin (Woodwinds):
A little bit of yet another problem - Han has not heard the full range of Hyunjin's Force due to them HATING each other at this point. That will change with time, but for now, Han has only heard the flute/piccolo in his Force. There wasn't much rhyme or reason to this choice other than I needed something high and nasally and generally annoying to start that downwards spiral of the typical 'Rap better, dance better' duo, and woodwinds seemed like a good choice.
Examples (paired with emotions/chapters when applicable):
Annoyed (because this is all he's heard thus far): Baby Elephant Walk (Mancini) (specifically the solo parts at 2:30) and Viva Italia (Rossini and Verdi)
Felix (Percussive Instruments):
Ah, the duality of man. He can go high, he can go low, he can go in the middle, he can go dee- ahem. Like Changbin, Felix just generally seems like an emotional support person, like the glue to their team, and as such, I gave him percussion. There are so, so, SO many different instruments in the percussive category, harmony, melody, and rhythmic alike, and I thought it fit pretty well.
Examples (paired with emotions/chapters when applicable):
Happy/Content: Usually represented as a triangle, chimes, or something else in the higher register. Also, anything jazzy probably.
Nervous: Usually represented by a snare drum, with a snapping noise.
Anxious/Angry: Whiplash Solo or the Percussive section of the 1812 Overture (Tchaikovsky)
Seungmin (Guitar):
For now, this is acoustic, but I might branch out into more electric versions. The biggest factor here is specifically Han's affection and admiration for guitars, their versatility, and the fact that I wanted something to connect him to Changbin (both string boys). Was originally thinking about vocals or violins, but I thought this suited him better. Since his was finalized pretty recently, I don't have many examples...
Examples (paired with emotions/chapters when applicable):
Nostalgic: The opening riff of Disenchanted by MCR or Good Riddance by Greenday
Jeongin (Vocals):
And finally the Maknae! Like Minho, his Force sounds like vocals to Han, but unlike Minho and unbeknownst to Han, it sounds like Trot! This was the easiest decision for me to make, and didn't take long because it just makes sense to me. His Force sounding like trot will come up later with a tiny bit of angst and a lot of homesickness, but I digress.
Sad/Nervous: Camellia Girl or Busan Seagull (sung by I.N)
I'm still a little new to trot, so forgive me, but I don't have any other examples OTL
And that's it! I'll keep this updated if I run into anything else that I think would work!
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-88) - Sonata for Viola and Harpsichord in g-minor, WQ 88, I. Allegro moderato. Performed by Henrik Frendin, viola, and Anna Paradiso, harpsichord, on period instruments.
#carl philipp emanuel bach#rococo#classicism#viola#violist#period performance#period instruments#viola sonata#sonata#harpsichord#chamber music#strings#bach#duet#duo
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Crash course into Finnish music.
So you've listened to Käärijä and you're curious about what other kinds of music Finland has to offer? I'm here to help.
First off, learn to use Lyrics Translate. A lot of Finnish song lyrics have been translated there, so you don't have to wonder what the song is about.
TL;DR: Here's a Spotify playlist by Japanese-Finnish comedian Gen Takagi of Finnish music where you can start from. It has some classics like Tiktak and Maija Vilkkumaa, but also newer hits like BESS's Ram pam pam and Benjamin's Hoida mut. It's also very hiphop-leaning which is good because that's one of the genres that I'm not super familiar with.
I also have a playlist of Finnish music that I've collected, but it's mostly my personal favourites. Expect some metal and rock.
I also invite my fellow Finns to add and shamelessly promote their favourite bands on this post. I'm just one person and I only listen to the genres that I like lol. That leaves me huge holes in my genre repertoire.
Also noting that I'm limiting this post to Finnish artists and bands who sing in Finnish. We all know about Nightwish, Darude, Children of Bodom, Poets of the Fall and Sonata Arctica already.
I'm going to shamelessly start with my own fave: Sara. They usually play alternative metal, but their last 3-4 albums have included some synths too. Here's a Spotify playlist of my personal fave songs from them, but if you don't have three hours to spare, check out these three songs:
Momentum
Ainoat hereillä
Sileä tie
Aikakone (or later known as Aika) doesn't make new music anymore, but they're still close to my 90's kid heart. I especially like how a lot of their lyrics has a scifi or fantasy vibe, I totally recommend reading translations of the lyrics if you look into them. Here's a spotify playlist, but if you don't have two hours, here's three highlights:
Tähtikaaren taa
Keltainen
Magiaa
CMX plays very melancholic rock with deep, evocative lyrics.
Kain
Melankolia
Auringon kultainen kaupunki
Korpiklaani plays very lively folk metal. If you've heard a metal version of Ievan polkka, chances are you've already heard them! I've talked about them and their unique style of lyrics before. I also have a Spotify playlist for them.
Viima
Harmaja
Rauta
PMMP was a duo of two women with an unconventional take on pop. Their music was very harsh and sometimes aggressive and they didn't shy away from tough subjects like domestic violence or female sexuality. They also made an album covering Finnish children's songs, which I 100 % didn't see coming from them.
Niina
Lautturi
Matkalaulu
Värttinä does folk music. One of their songs was in an episode of Arthur, I think. They also composed the music for a Lord of the Rings musical.
Linnunmieli
Haltijan hallussa
Kylä vuotti uutta kuuta
Viikate is also a metal band. What sticks out to me personally is the majestic way they use guitars and the deep, smooth voice of the singer.
Ah, ahtaita aikoja
Pohjoista viljaa
Ei enkeleitä
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Former NIGHTWISH Vocalist ANETTE OLZON Releases Music Video For New Solo Single 'Hear My Song'
Anette Olzon, the former powerhouse vocalist of NIGHTWISH and one half of the dynamic duo behind THE DARK ELEMENT alongside former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen, has released the official music video for her new solo single, "Hear My Song". It is taken from her third solo album, "Rapture", which is being released today (Friday, May 10) via Frontiers Music Srl.
Set to captivate audiences worldwide, "Rapture" promises to deliver an electrifying blend of heavy melodies and soaring vocals that solidify Olzon's esteemed status as one of the premier female voices in the metal genre.
Following in the footsteps of her critically acclaimed second solo album, "Strong", Anette once again teams up with acclaimed Swedish guitarist and producer Magnus Karlsson to craft a musical experience that pushes boundaries and excites the senses. Together, they have curated a collection of songs that showcase Anette's unparalleled vocal range, complemented by Karlsson's masterful riffs and the addition of growls by Johan Husgafvel, adding a dynamic layer to the album's sound.
"Rapture" seamlessly navigates through various musical genres, from symphonic to melodic power metal, with hints of melo-death, while maintaining an irresistibly catchy and melodious essence. Olzon's performance on this album is her most versatile yet, proving her ability to evolve and innovate while staying true to her signature style.
Renowned mixer Jacob Hansen, known for his work with PRETTY MAIDS, VOLBEAT and THE DARK ELEMENT, returns to the fold to ensure that "Rapture" achieves the perfect balance between heaviness and hookiness, resulting in an album that is both impactful and memorable.
"Rapture" is set to unleash its sonic fury upon the world, cementing Olzon's status as a force to be reckoned with in the metal music scene. Prepare to be swept away by the sheer power and beauty of Anette Olzon's "Rapture".
"Rapture" track listing:
01. Heed The Call 02. Rapture 03. Day Of Wrath 04. Requiem 05. Arise 06. Take A Stand 07. Cast Evil Out 08. Greedy World 09. Hear My Song 10. Head Up High 11. We Search For Peace
Recording linup:
Anette Olzon - Vocals Magnus Karlsson - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards Anders Köllerfors - Drums Johan Husgafvel - Growls
The Swedish-born singer originally joined NIGHTWISH in 2007 and recorded two studio LPs with the band before being dismissed in 2012 in the middle of the group's North American tour. She was replaced by former AFTER FOREVER frontwoman Floor Jansen.
Olzon reflected on her time with NIGHTWISH in a 2021 interview with Finland's Chaoszine. Asked how she looks back on the entire five-year experience, she said: "Well, it's mixed emotions. It was a hell of a ride. You know how it was with the media in Finland. And for me, I didn't understand what was happening because I didn't know how big the band was, since I don't live in Finland. So it was really fun the first years with everything and also crazy. I wasn't home a lot. They did their heaviest touring when I joined. All of a sudden, they wanted to do so many long weeks [on the road]. I remember just that I had a five-year-old son [and] I came home after five weeks. I was home one week. I didn't almost have time to unpack my bags before I went off again for four weeks. So I don't remember everything, to be honest. There are so many things that I don't remember. And also, of course, the last years where it wasn't such a nice atmosphere between us. And I had my third child, and things happened.
"So I remember it both with really happy, happy feelings, but also with very, very negative and sad feelings," she explained. "But, of course, it was an amazing experience, and it was my dream that came true to be a full-time singer in an amazing big band. And they are a super-good band. So I bless the albums that we did and will always cherish that time, of course."
Not long after Olzon was fired from NIGHTWISH 11 years ago, she claimed that an argument arose between her and NIGHTWISH when she asked for an Australian tour to be postponed during her pregnancy. Keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen suggested that Jansen should front the band on a temporary basis, but Olzon said no.
Anette explained in a 2014 interview: "I would have been too pregnant to go to Australia, so I wanted to push the dates back, but Tuomas didn't want that. Discussions about a substitute came up, and at first, I was, like, 'Yeah, well, okay.' But when they mentioned Floor, it was an automatic 'no' from me. I didn't think it was a good idea, because I knew what would happen — I knew the fans would love Floor, because she's a metal singer and I'm a pop singer, and I wanted to keep my job."
A year after NIGHTWISH fired Olzon, the band released a statement denying that she was dismissed because of pregnancy or illness. "We discovered her personality didn't fit this work community, and was even detrimental to it," the group said. NIGHTWISH went on to say that Anette was initially receptive to the idea of hiring a temporary replacement if she couldn't "manage everything," but that she later "took back her decision, and the difficulties really started. Fear of losing money and position seemed obvious." The band also insisted that "Anette and her company" were "paid a fifth of everything that was done during her time" with NIGHTWISH.
Since the end of her stint with NIGHTWISH, Olzon also formed THE DARK ELEMENT with Liimatainen. The group's self-titled debut album was released in 2017; a follow-up, "Songs The Night Sings", came out in 2019.
Olzon and noted progressive metal vocalist Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X, ADRENALINE MOB) released a collaborative album titled "Worlds Apart" in March 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. The project was issued under the moniker ALLEN/OLZON. A follow-up album, "Army Of Dreamers", arrived in 2022.
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