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G.G. wrote:
“She shows the irony of the harp, an instrument of the wealthy and noble…”
Well… I am neither wealthy or noble, so obviously this person is not talking about me or my music…. I’d like to know which harpists who contribute to this forum are wealthy and noble…..
Hi Ann,
I stated I did not hear this number because I really don’t have a first hand opinion about this particular composition.
But…. I’ve been to about a dozen AHS and WHC conferences, and try to go to the “new music” or “experimental music” harp performances. From MY experiences, ALL, and I repeat ALL, the music in this category has been absolutely awful. I also want to say that absolutely ALL the harpist were fabulous.
The most popular comment I hear about the composer is “that’s clever”. There usually is a small group of ladies who must follow this music, as I’ve seen them at the concerts and they seem to find merit in the music. I have not found any merit, but I’ve been blessed by hearing some great harpists.
Lavinia,
I’m really glad you responded. I did not see this work performed. I’m sure you were fabulous! It’s the context of bad music I have seen at these performances that I object to.
Your response kind of explains the uncomfortable feeling I have about applauding. I ALWAYS applaud for the performer. Sometimes it takes a great performer to perform a piece of trash. But then I am uncomfortable, because my applause is always for the harpist, NOT the composer.
I’d still like to see some legitimate harpists-composers who have other accomplishments, such a movie scores and TV, write new music.
This is a great conversation, mainly because this subject has perplexed me for years. I can only imagine how bad the above so-call new composition is, judging on all the “new music” I have heard at AHS and WHC conferences.
I am not easily offended unless the intention is to hurt someone. For example, I am offended when I receive an email joke that make fun of people for their god-given attributes, such as jokes targeting handicap people.
I agree with David:
>>”I can’t define pornography,” one judge once famously said, “but I know it when I see it.” (Justice Stewart in Jacobellis v. Ohio 378 US 184 (1964).I’m hoping Emily decides to compose for harp. Oh my God! This is pure, unabridged talent!
Bonnie,
I found a VERY short clip of this scene. It’s about 20 seconds into the movie preview. Don’t blink or you will miss it!
The sequel is even better! It’s much more harpistic.
Check this out and l”.
I question the integrity of an individual when they use a pseudonym such as “A Harpist”. Very likely, this could have been the composer, the artistic director, or the programmer…. most likely someone from the world of academia.
I’m going to try to transcribe for harp the following composition from “NORA” as seen on YouTube and submit it as an anonymous composition for WHC in Vancouver.
David you are brilliant.
Now everyone… open two windows and play both of these together with the sound on.
… even pianist have their lunatic composers. Check this out. If I did this at work, I’m sure someone would call 911.
David,
I haven’t laughed that hard in years! It kind of reminds me of “Kolors With A ‘K'” at the WHC in Switzerland six years ago.
If the “artistic director” or someone with influence from WHC is reading this, I’d like to make a suggestion that for one conference, staff members of academia are ineligible to create new music, and candidates must have actual commercial credentials composing music to participate.
