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Right because I find it really difficult to believe he composed this at 7 years old lol

@@alessandromennini1386 1869 is when Verlaine published his poems. Yes, Debussy wrote the music based on the poems in 1903

Certainly not.. Verlaine's collection of poems, "Fêtes galantes", was first published in 1869, but Debussy completed the first book of songs set to some of these in 1891 (when he was 29).

horror???????

@@PaulVinonaama Yes Paul. Horror!

@@PaulVinonaama Classic response when a piece toys with tonality. "Sounds like a horror soundtrack".

@@davidwilde4933 I kind of understand that for the very beginning, but all the playful waltzes etc.??? (Or perhaps the commentator just listened the very opening.)

I agree, and the warbly moments of the old tape recording help a bit too. This is my first time really listening closely to this piece, and it's like Debussy was tapping into something beyond. I want to watch the ballet next, to better understand what's happening.

You are right: "Debussy was in close contact with me while composing the Jeux and often consulted with me on orchestration problems. I still consider Jeux an orchestral masterpiece, although I think some parts are »trope Lalique«." Stravinsky also said in Memories and Commentaries that Debbusy didn't understand The Rite, but he was a huge fan of Petrushka.

@@janakitic8821 Do you have a source on the quoted statement?

I think your username is having a stroke

It’s awful

I love it though. Nvm, the speed is a bit too inconsistent

I agree. Orchestra is just a bit sloppy, too.

I'm interested in other recordings of this piece - would you mind recommending your favorite performances or recordings?

Ansermet @@marquezdrums

Dhumma Vati before

On June 10th 1912 Debussy heard Stravinsky play part of "Rite of Spring" at a friend's house. He contracted with Diaghilev to compose the music for "Jeux" on June 18th.

@@herbertwinter8440 Debussy played the rite WITH Stravinsky for Diaghelev in Clarens Switzerland.

In the same time ! "Rite of Spring" was played in 1913 and "Jeux" in 1912 !

I love how your name matches your comment. I presume that was intentional.

When I see ToothlessToe in the comment section, I know that I’m listening to good music.

@@nicoloclementi1506 And reading bad comments

@@SpaghettiToaster yeah reading that again three months later mine wasn't a good thing to say

@@toothlesstoe hahahahha

Little Kiwi same! 😍

If you had money yes i guess ..

François-Joël Thiollier.

+Hassaan Bangash I always imagine a bright fluorescent city on the edge of the sea. Not at night but under an endearing gloomy navy sky with brush strokes of orange illustrated by the western setting sun.

+brainsick213 +brainsick213 Wow, thats incredibly specific! I don't see it but it's amazing how varied and stimulating interpretations can be based on life experiences and personalities. I'm glad you shared yours :) I'd be curious to know your take on some other pieces by Debussy

Hassaan Bangash Not based on any life experience. This music piece gives my imagination a field day so with it I can contemplate this specific setting. The key here is to be whimsical with one's vision.

+brainsick213 That's true, but I meant that based on your life experiences you may indirectly have a different interpretation than I (in this case brighter, more solid), meaning your personality and experiences translate into the themes around your thoughts and emotions... ok i don't know if I articulated myself, I may have just confused you even more... All I can say is I wish floating above a 19th century France landscape was one of my life experiences!

+brainsick213. Also is there any certain mindset you have to get into this "whimsical" state, as I am really interested in furthering my emotional takeaway on abstract pieces like this