Incredibly random thought, but I just thought someone who is capable should consider doing the astrological math of it… Also, when I hear/see old-folks reaction to some of Simon’s most beautiful works/collaborations I can’t help but think of the scene in the movie ‘Amadeus’ where one of those old British folks response to Mozart’s work is “Too many notes!” That response is exactly what ground-breaking music should get from the masses. That’s all really. Thanks to everyone at Twisted for the beautiful, mind-expanding soundscapes.
I hope not, because the only good thing Mozart ever wrote was the Requiem, when he finally realized that life was kind of serious (his final psychedelic moment, so to speak)
If you really want to compare Simon Posford to any classical composer, you’d rather compare him to Debussy or Rachmaninof. A serious musician, not Mozart, please.
Mozart was maybe the Michael Jackson of his time - hysterically hyped pop music…
Dude, as much as i love posford’s work this is ridiculous comparison to make…
I think he’d agree with you. In terms of artistry, I think an argument could be made that the great 18th century composers reached heights of conceptual excellence that no subsequent artist- in any field- has ever matched. Additionally, the only real equals said composers may have had were a few masters of the Italian Renaissance.
If you really want to compare Simon Posford to any classical composer, you’d rather compare him to Debussy or Rachmaninof.
Dissing of Mozart aside (buddy can’t even defend himself all mouldering in his crypt!), I will extend the parameters of my previous posting to include 19th century composers (whose oeuvres may have extended into the 20th) as well
You guys are so brutal. While I would never equate anyone with Mozart (or any other great composer from J.S.Bach to Nikolai Medtner), I understand the OP’s point. I consider Simon P. to be one of the greatest composers living today (if not the greatest, but until I hear them all I cannot say).
Does nobody have a liking for Beethoven? The guy was a frigging genius.
I love Beethoven! I have to play the piano part of the “Spring” violin sonata for my daughter’s violin teacher during her next recital, so I was playing that all morning today. Some of my favourite pieces to play are Beethoven’s: Finale of the Tempest, 1st movement of the op.111, the entire op.109, finale of the op.27 no.2… Amazing music.
Though my heart will always be with Chopin, especially the sublime Ballade in F minor: Part 1 Part 2
Guys. Just try to do this one thing. Don’t use the word “psychedelic” for anything and everything that seems “good”. There has to be a way for Mozart to have made excellent music without making it psychedelic, or have experienced anything psychedelic in any way whatsoever.
Now; our friend Simon is virtually unmatched in our time’s writing of music. There’s a vision for music within him that truly is impressive.
Guys. Just try to do this one thing. Don’t use the word “psychedelic” for anything and everything that seems “good”. There has to be a way for Mozart to have made excellent music without making it psychedelic, or have experienced anything psychedelic in any way whatsoever.
Now; our friend Simon is virtually unmatched in our time’s writing of music. There’s a vision for music within him that truly is impressive.
Unmatched? Hardly.
Checkout Argaman, Nagual Sound Experiment, or Outolintu if you want to hear artists that are at least equal to Posford’s talent.
As much as I love the music of Shpongle, the amount of brown-nosing here is astounding.
