Here are the four movements of a symphony; 1st movement - allegro (fast) in sonata form. 2nd movement - slow. 3rd movement - minuet (a dance with three beats in a bar) 4th movement - allegro.
Believe it or not one of the best ways to expose yourself to classical music is through old warner brothers cartoons, Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and the like were all scored to a wide variety of classical orchestral music. That how I found my appreciation for this type if music
@@paulobrien9572 there was that Mandela effect thing where some people remember it spelt as Looney Toons, not Tunes. I remember when I saw Tunes and put two and two together
If you're lucky enough to live in a city that has its own symphony orchestra, do yourself a favor and get a ticket, get all dressed up and treat yourself to a concert sometime. Hearing this kind of music performed live in a concert hall is an incredible experience.
I second this. There is no comparison to hearing classical music live. It’s not just hearing the music, it’s seeing the musicians play as well. Just a great experience!
Luckily I grew up here in Europe in a time when we had to go to some theater and concertos. It gave me my love to Shakespeare and classical music. Unfortunately this is much reduced in the education nowadays.
Same but not gonna lie I really reaalllllly like that classical sound when it's modernized by heavy incorporation with metal. I have to be in the mood for straight up classical but with the refresh of metal elements I can listen all day every day
@@christopherperkins1733 We´re in tune brother, although I consider myself to be eclectic when comes to music and mood ofc plays a part, I feel I have to be honest since I do not agree with all classical music as I don't with all heavy metal genres... btw want to that this chance to ask Shiloh if she wants to react to BATMETAL FOREVER and PISCES by JINJER.. Stay safe all.
@@m000Theevilcow Y'all know Shostakovich? If you're into metal I can't recommend him enough. Good place to start is his 5th symphony. His history is totally connected to his music tho, so for best understanding I'd wiki the piece you're gonna listen to first for context. The way he sets up climaxes is absolutely insane.
Why wouldn’t you? I’m a metal head but it hasn’t ever prevented me from enjoying other art and other genres of well done music. The “I’m a metal head” has absolutely no bearing on anything beyond the fact that I love metal.
Symphony No. 5 Beethoven The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music and one of the most frequently played symphonies, and it is widely considered one of the cornerstones of western music. First performed in Vienna's Theater an der Wien in 1808, the work achieved its prodigious reputation soon afterward. E. T. A. Hoffmann described the symphony as "one of the most important works of the time". As is typical of symphonies during the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is in four movements. It begins with a distinctive four-note "short-short-short-long" motif: The symphony, and the four-note opening motif in particular, are known worldwide, with the motif appearing frequently in popular culture, from disco versions to rock and roll covers, to uses in film and television.Wikipedia Key: C minor Form: Symphony Composed: 1804-1808 Dedication: J. F. M. Lobkowitz, Andreas Razumovsky Duration: About 30-40 minutes Movements: Four Scoring: Orchestra Date: 22 December 1808 Location: Theater an der Wien, Vienna Conductor: Ludwig van Beethoven
every piece of beethoven is a corner stone because he constantly pushed the limits of acceptable music of his time with his final movement of symp 9 to include a chorus with collaberation of schiller.
Beethoven, Mozart and Bach.. the "Rock Stars" of their days. Absolute legends of course. Without them, you can forget Heavy Metal ever becoming a music genre.
Great to see a young person with such an open mind. There’s a whole world of classical music out there waiting for you. Enjoy the journey, it’s remarkable. ☺️
“Fur Elise”,another Beethoven piece,is worth a reaction. It’s a favorite of Peanuts character,Schroeder,who loves Beethoven and always has a bust of his head on his piano.
fun story...fur elise was literally "for elise", but had many other names...for heidi, for greta, or for the name any other woman he decided to sleep with - it was a seduction piece that settled on the name elise. beethoven was a dog.
By the time Beethoven either started or completed the 5th symphony, he was completely deaf . as you said genius . love seeing your reaction you smile makes me smile . have a magic day
Vivaldi - Four seasons Mozart - Rondo alla Turca, 40th symphony, Eine kleine nacht music Beethoven - Moonlight sonata part III, Fur Elise Bizet - Carmen Ravel - Bolero Rodrigo - Concierto de aranjuez Gil Evans - Solea, El matador Pink Floyd - Atom heart mother Frank Zappa - The Grand Wazoo, Waka Jawaka
It not only makes a person feel like they're smarter, it actually does make you smarter. Mathematically precise compositions like Beethoven stimulate neural activity. Try listening while doing a creative activity....painting, drawing, etc.
That is so cool right between classical and opera make you actually smarter. Sometimes I just listen to it while I am working and I feel so invigorated while doing it.
I love that you said “genius” - I was worried lol. listen to the 9th symphony - he was pretty much completely deaf by then. check out the 4th movement (but you should really listen to the whole thing for the full build-up)
@@bruce7223 inspired by schiller who wrotte the lyric and was through all the years in steady contact with him. ode to joy is the ultimate masterpiece because its the collaberation of minds who pushed accepted borders
I grew up listening to my mom play classical pieces on her piano. Close your eyes, lay back with headphones on and let the music take you, let it stir your emotions. It is amazing what the classical compsers were able to create. If I had to pick one form of music to have and no other I would take classical 10 out of 10 times.
@@znk0r I think P1 left a comma out. Greatest piece of music written, and by a deaf person. To clarify he saying it is the greatest piece of music ever written and by chance, he was deaf too. But critically, that accolade actually goes to the whole of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.
@@dhekelia133 symp. 9 is the greatest piece of history because the theme was written by one of the greatest writers: schiller and beethoven provide the musical cover. thats why it is and ever will be the greatest piece of music in history.
suggest Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata or Chopin's Spring Waltz......but if you really want your mind blown watch Tina S do her electric guitar version of Moonlight Sonata when she was just 17
I love the first part of moonlight sonata. I can play it on piano badly, but I'm not very experienced with piano. My dynamics aren't that great and I do usually some mistakes here and there, but it's really fun part to play. I guess many people feel the same. Then it goes crazy and haven't even tried the next movement.
Yes but I believe he started gradually losing his hearing for several years before that , one ear then gradually the other , awful thing , his father was a monster
He started losing his hearing at age 28, around 1798, and was completely deaf at around 44, around 1814 or 15. This symphony was composed in 1808, so he still had some hearing.
So many good ones by Herr Beethoven. My fav is his 5th piano concert featuring Zimerman on piano with the Wiener Philharmonic orchestra and Bernstein conducting. It is fantastic
And he wrote some of his best compositions after he was totally deaf! The greatest composer in history!!! As a youngster, my piano teacher wanted her students to have well-rounded, eclectic musical education, and from her I learned a love and appreciation for classical music!
Beethoven's Fifth is one of the more widely known symphonies. My own preference is the seventh. I first heard the Allegretto as an accompaniment to the final aging scene in the fantasy film 'Zardoz', scanned for the credits and have been a fan of the symphony ever since. Five is one of those favoured much recorded pieces, like Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Beethoven is also one of those composers who had a problem placing a full stop - period. So saying, that was only the first movement.
Quite brave to react to a classical piece out of what you normally do. Classical music is special and, in my humble opinion, something a true music lover should enjoy. It can be unbelievably emotional. You've started with a significant symphony. It's part one of four by the way.
Great reaction i was going to Hollywood Bowl before the covid hit us and listen to it live , sometimes they have fireworks during the songs its was great to see, great vid Shiloh
That is one of the best conversations between instruments I can think of without trying. His 7th is my favorite with the 9th coming in right behind it. Paganini has some incredible violin music if you want to give that a listen. Bach have us God's word, Mozart have us God's laughter, Beethoven have us God's fire. God gave us music so we may pray without words.
Solid reaction to a 200 years old piece of music, discovered by someone quite a bit younger than I am. I really like seeing people discovering classical music for the first time, as I did some decades ago. You may have started a long journey. I have what I think is a really fun suggestion, if you have not heard any fo those before: 1) Beethoven's Monlight Sonata (full version) is in 3 movements and a very interesting progression of musical expression. This is written for piano, and I am sure you can find some excellent examples. 2) After that go to the channel of Tina S and find her playing a modern version of the 3rd movement, on electric guitar. I think you might enjoy it.
I love your reactions you seem to really digest the music and have a great perspective on what you are listening too. It is refreshing that you don't just stick to one style or genre and still have an open mind and insight.
So movements in classical work come from dance suites that go fast-slow-fast-faster etc. A symphony usually has four movements, fast-slow-fastish-faster. and Beethoven sticks to that. The slow movement (not all that slow) is a breather, but you can hear the ta-ta-ta-taaaa rhythm ticking away in the background, never far away. Do the 3rd and 4th movements (they run together). The transition from the 3rd to the 4th is magical, a journey from darkness into glorious sunlight.
This wonderful music has been so overplayed on movies, ads, and, cartoons; that it can't really be used in that capacity anymore; not even comically, as it can be used, also. It is such a sonic cliche at this point; that you really have to listen to the whole symphony, which is well worth it.
I like to think that some of these reaction people (including Shiloh) do go back and listen to the whole piece on their own. It's just a little too long for a reaction video.
Hey just before some jerks tell you this, it’s more accurate to say « piece » rather than « song » . Those pieces are usually structured (depends on the timeline actually but at least until the 20th century roughly speaking) with classical forms as sonata, symphonie, concerto etc ... Classical Music is split in what we call « repertoire » (orchestral music, opera, lied, chamber music, choir and sacred music, maybe even film music etc ...) which all have their own characteristics and masterpieces. So here the piece you ve heard is an orchestral work written in symphonie form (3 movements fast/slow/fast) from the beginning of the Romantic period. (Btw classical actually refers to a precise period of time (Mozart, Haydn...) which follows the baroque one (Haendel, Bach, Vivaldi...) and ends with romanticism, which is said to begin with Beethoven) . But the best way to get into it is only to listen more, so i hope you ll enjoy your journey in the world of classical music 😉 NB: One suggestion for next reaction : Beethoven entire Moonlight sonata (ua-cam.com/video/cOIa_Cm74TE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=TraumPiano) NB: Also in general be careful to always avoid any kind of MIDI music or IA stuff for classical music (which usually sounds robotic, uniform and horrible). Listening to real recordings is important)
Imagine classical music as you would a book, and each movement is like a chapter of the larger work telling a story musically. Orchestrally without words the music uses the interplay of different instruments and when you hear it you experience it differently than a song with words. Close your eyes and let your mind "see" where it takes you, an amazing experience.
yes he was def toward the end of his life and he was still composing ( creating music ) by placing his hand on the piano to feel vibration , true and amazing genious he was when it came to music compostition
Beethoven's piano/violin Concerts Rock . Ralph Vaughn Williams' ...'The Lark Ascending' , will put you as close to heaven as is musically possible . Also , Aaron Copland : Appalachian Spring - and his other works . Bach , Brahms , Mendelssohn's symphonies and violin concerto is sublime .
Your personality really shines. You always cheer me up if I’m having a bit of a downer day because your happy and excited nature is contagious. Thanks for being you and thanks for making these videos sharing it!
Metaphor: think of a classical music work as an “album” or a “novel” and each movement as a “track” in the album or a “chapter” in the novel. I strongly suggest to listen to Beethoven 5 in its entirety... it is an emotional rollercoaster!
In order to fully understand the spirit of Beethoven i suggest to always choose a performance by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the conductor Herbert von Karajan. Not only iconic...
Good stuff. A very good intro to Classical Music. People went to the concert back then for a night out. Good composers were really popular and a new composition was looked forward to similar to a new album these days. Beethoven was The Man! The 4th movement Ode to Joy from his 9th Symphony is considered by many to be the ultimate piece of music ever written. So the story goes, Beethoven was totally deaf when he wrote the concerto. when it was performed for the first time with him conducting, badly and out of time a singer had to turn him round so he could see the audience reaction and ovation. 24 minutes well spent imo.
If you ever have the chance. Please see it performed by a live orchestra. The sound gets you different, and it is to easy to forget, that every single voice making up this piece is a Person and their instrument. Beautiful pick for a reaction anyway :)
Wonderful reaction to wonderful music 🎶❤️🎶 At this time he created new standards. His play and composing was outstanding. Well done 👍 Guys like Beethoven, Mozart and Bach were ahead of their times and created masterpieces. True legends of music 🎶🎶🎹🎻
I enjoy country, bluegrass, jazz, blues, pop and rock and some rap, but classical was my first love. My first trip to the symphony was in third grade and I was hooked.
My first time hearing this song was thangs to Looney Toons Buggs Bunny lol. I'm not much on classical, though I do listen to it sometimes when in a rare mood. I really want to go to a live orchestra though. I remember going to one at my brothers high school, he played violin, I thought it sounded amazing, like most live music.
Ludwig van Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. Beethoven remains one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music; his works rank amongst the most performed of the classical music repertoire. His works span the transition from the classical period to the romantic era in classical music. His career has conventionally been divided into early, middle, and late periods. The "early" period, during which he forged his craft, is typically considered to have lasted until 1802. From 1802 to around 1812, his "middle" period showed an individual development from the "classical" styles of Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and is sometimes characterized as "heroic". During this time he began to suffer increasingly from deafness. In his "late" period from 1812 to his death in 1827, he extended his innovations in musical form and expression.Wikipedia Born: Bonn Baptised: 17 December 1770 Died: March 26, 1827, Vienna Occupation: composer, pianist
You've probably heard the Ode To Joy of his 9th Symphony. This is 1st Movement of 4 is what you're listening to. It's the most famous portion of the symphony. Eventually Beethoven went deaf. The 3rd and 4th movements would probably interest you. The 5th is known for its 4 beat motif. " Duh, Duh, Duh Dun" that occurs all throughout the symphony itself.
Beethoven was deaf. I’m pretty sure all people into classical music would know that and when he was composing the music he played it so loud there was a vibration in the room when he composed. One of the best classical composers of all time if not the most. Legend to the classical scene👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥⭐️⭐️.
Classical music puts me in the mood to twist my moustache and go shopping for bowties, top hats, pocket watches and monocles. If you haven't yet heard them, you should check out Scarborough Fair (can't remember the composure) played on acoustic guitar. It is short but relaxing. Also Beethoven's Fur Elise either on piano or bass guitar. The Bass is really impressive. I can see if I can find the specific video examples as I had heard/watched a few years ago. Mozart is another classical composure i have always liked. Fun Fact, Eddie Van Halen named his son "Wolfgang" after Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
A few things you might not be aware of. 1st - the first 4 notes: 3 short, 1 long, in Morse code denote the letter V which was used by the British to denote V for V in the 2nd world war between the axis(Germany, Japan, and Italy) and allies( pretty much the rest of the world). 2nd - There are 4 movements to the 5th symphony, of which this is only the first. If you wish to listen to more of Beethoven's symphonies, I would recommend his 6th as it is a bit more listenable for beginners of Classical music.
"I went to put on my hat but could not find my head". This was a quote from a man in the audience after hearing this symphony conducted by Beethoven himself. Maybe you could just check out the final movement which will have you conducting along because it is very exciting!
Fantasia is wonderful. Absolutely beautiful. It introduced me to Vivaldi's four seasons which I adore to this day. Disney's Sleeping Beauty also introduced me to Tchaikovsky which I still think is so beautiful. One of the sweetest things you'll ever see is a clip of a toddler hearing a recital of Midnight Sonata, seriously the most adorable thing I've ever seen.
A Symphony has 4 movements and is performed by a full orchestra . A Sonata also has 4 movements but is for a solo instrument while a Concerto has 3 movements but is for a solo instrument accompanied by orchestra. There are many other forms of Classical music but these are the ones most often performed.
im a orchestra person, loved you reaction, you really listened and didnt paused the music for ''comentaries'', 1st movement is like a ''chapter'' of a book, , usually sinfonies have 4 or 5 movements, people usually listen the complete work in concert halls , but during 1 hour or more...Try another: "Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante with Candida Thompson" (only the first 13 minutes of the video, the first movement of this mozart music)
4:08 Yes! Classical music tends to do that, I think because it shows what potential we have as humans, and what majesty we can create if we be better than we normally are. Masters live after their deaths while 99% of us will never live on. It's because they strove, fought, and thought their way to greatness. We can all be that if we keep the focus long enough,
You can think of a movement as a chapter, and the whole symphony as a novel! Each movement is more or less an independent piece that *can* be listened to on its own, though the intention and expectation is that all four will be listened to in sequence, to create the full journey. In the case of Beethoven's fifth symphony actually, it's a little unusual in that the third movement runs straight into the fourth movement without pause, so once you reach the third movement, you have to strap in for the whole thing. But it's very very worth it, all four movements are awesome!
I forgot to mention that in the Late '70's, there was a DISCO Version of this Song. It was Called "A Fifth of Beethoven" By Walter Murphy. ua-cam.com/video/4MFbn8EbB4k/v-deo.html
one of my violin tecahers i had in university orchestar told me something uniquely interesting about this. the notes at the beginning of the song, the 4 notes, which also come back and re-occur throughuot, was him representing a door knock.
It's the knock on the door in terms of Macbeth. The horror of a moral authority catching up with you. Woody Allen also referred to it in 'Whatever Works."
If you want to learn more about Beethoven in a light manner, watch "Immortal Beloved" in DVD format. You will learn more about his music and about his life.
You should check out the disco version of this that is called A Fifth of Beethoven. Its from 1976 and performed by Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band!
Now imagine you're deaf and virtually blind and through memory create this masterpiece. The harmonies, point and counterpoint solely by remembering the sounds of instruments you no longer hear
If you ever can , enjoy classical music in a concert hall. The acoustic is just made for it. Yes, it may be stiff people in stiff clothes, but you will really FEEL the music.
Beethoven's 9th "Ode to Joy", Mozart's "Lacrimosa", and Edvard Grieg's "Halls of the Mountain King" and "Morning Glory." Those are my recommendations. They are all pieces that everyone have heard because they are so frequently referenced in movies and pop-culture.
There's tons of GREAT symphonic music out there. My other favourite composers are Sibelius and Vaughan-Williams, but they're just the tip of a really good BIG iceberg.
Now, now you must listen to his 9th symphony. The greatest piece of music in history. Enjoy. Don’t be afraid of the goose bumps and being moved to tears.
You are right that this was only the first movement. Most symphonies are in four movements, but the early symphonies were in three, and some symphonies, including Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, have five movments or even more. The first movement of this is in 'Sonata Form', where the first part, or Exposition, presents all the thematic material for the movement. It is repeated, so that's why you heard it twice. After that is the Development section, where the thematic material is broken down and rearranged in different keys, voicings, and variations that make the journey more exciting. Then comes the Recapitulation, which is the almost the same as the Exposition but with a few tweaks. The ending section is the Coda (7:38) where everything comes to a conclusion. The majority of Classical and Romantic-era symphonies have the Sonata form in their first movments, but can also be in the finales or other movements.
Shiloh, there are some videos on UA-cam with orchestra members arriving in one's and twos until the whole orchestra is there doing Beethoven's 9th Symphony. The Ninth is widely considered Beethoven's best. He was completely deaf when he wrote it...he heard it in his head and never actually heard it performed. The version of this video taken in Tokyo is a really good one and I recommend that you look for it. BTW, the Ninth Symphony features singers and an entire chorus as well as the orchestra. You should be prepared to have your socks blown off with it.
Shiloh I ran into your video just going based of my recommended list, and surprised to see you do reaction one of Beethoven's renowned symphonies. Knowing this video was posted like last week, I REALLY REALLY REALLY want you to do a reaction of "Beethoven's 3rd symphony - movement 4." you will probably be amazed as well
There are normally four movements in a symphony around Beethoven's time. Roughly fast-slow-medium fast-faster. A movement is like a section of the piece.
The most spectacular Beethoven video on UA-cam is a Japanese performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony performed by 10,000 Japanese singers entitled on UA-cam "10000 Japanese singing Beethoven's Ode to Joy in Osaka Japan-Oda a la alegria". A delightful movie version can be found on UA-cam from the 2006 movie Copying Beethoven. This version highlights the fact that Beethoven was deaf when he wrote his 5th and 9th symphonies. On You Tube is is entitled "Copying Beethoven/cut HD-the best part of the movie".
As a non novice lover of classical music I have to say this. In the 5th grade I had a music teacher use an analogy for this movement. Imagine a male and female deer in forest and meeting fir the first time. Protecter of area, curious of the new, love, hate and future. The music will fill in the blanks.
Please do the 4th movement of this symphony. It is absolutely amazing. I don't think anyone has reacted to it yet and I would love to see your reaction to it. ❤️
Keep in mind, he may have partially deaf when he wrote this. From DW.com "What's certain is that the symphony was written at a time when Beethoven was already hard of hearing and suffering from tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. His condition began in 1798, and it took 16 years until he was completely deaf." Hence why he is considered a musical genius. Much of this song was probably heard in his head, not the actual sounds.
Symphony no. 9, Ode To Joy, breath taking and he was deaf when he wrote it. Outstanding.
And the reason cd roms are the listening length they are.
Here are the four movements of a symphony;
1st movement - allegro (fast) in sonata form.
2nd movement - slow.
3rd movement - minuet (a dance with three beats in a bar)
4th movement - allegro.
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That's the symphony that I fell in love with Classical Music. and symphony no. 9 is a MASTERPIECE !
The 9th is my personal favorite.
Believe it or not one of the best ways to expose yourself to classical music is through old warner brothers cartoons, Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and the like were all scored to a wide variety of classical orchestral music. That how I found my appreciation for this type if music
Yes Paul , that's probably were I first found classical music as well
They were called Looney “Tunes” cuz of the background music.
@@MikeB12800 Correct sir but it was also a play on the word cartoon
@@paulobrien9572 there was that Mandela effect thing where some people remember it spelt as Looney Toons, not Tunes. I remember when I saw Tunes and put two and two together
"Kill the wabbit" 🤣🤣
If you're lucky enough to live in a city that has its own symphony orchestra, do yourself a favor and get a ticket, get all dressed up and treat yourself to a concert sometime. Hearing this kind of music performed live in a concert hall is an incredible experience.
I second this. There is no comparison to hearing classical music live. It’s not just hearing the music, it’s seeing the musicians play as well. Just a great experience!
Luckily I grew up here in Europe in a time when we had to go to some theater and concertos. It gave me my love to Shakespeare and classical music. Unfortunately this is much reduced in the education nowadays.
Im a metal head and still enjoy listening to classical music, that is a reason why it´s called CLASSical
Same but not gonna lie I really reaalllllly like that classical sound when it's modernized by heavy incorporation with metal. I have to be in the mood for straight up classical but with the refresh of metal elements I can listen all day every day
@@christopherperkins1733 We´re in tune brother, although I consider myself to be eclectic when comes to music and mood ofc plays a part, I feel I have to be honest since I do not agree with all classical music as I don't with all heavy metal genres... btw want to that this chance to ask Shiloh if she wants to react to BATMETAL FOREVER and PISCES by JINJER.. Stay safe all.
@@m000Theevilcow Y'all know Shostakovich? If you're into metal I can't recommend him enough. Good place to start is his 5th symphony. His history is totally connected to his music tho, so for best understanding I'd wiki the piece you're gonna listen to first for context. The way he sets up climaxes is absolutely insane.
Why wouldn’t you? I’m a metal head but it hasn’t ever prevented me from enjoying other art and other genres of well done music. The “I’m a metal head” has absolutely no bearing on anything beyond the fact that I love metal.
@@lord_haven1114 Congrats dude
Symphony No. 5
Beethoven
The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music and one of the most frequently played symphonies, and it is widely considered one of the cornerstones of western music. First performed in Vienna's Theater an der Wien in 1808, the work achieved its prodigious reputation soon afterward. E. T. A. Hoffmann described the symphony as "one of the most important works of the time". As is typical of symphonies during the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is in four movements. It begins with a distinctive four-note "short-short-short-long" motif: The symphony, and the four-note opening motif in particular, are known worldwide, with the motif appearing frequently in popular culture, from disco versions to rock and roll covers, to uses in film and television.Wikipedia
Key:
C minor
Form:
Symphony
Composed:
1804-1808
Dedication:
J. F. M. Lobkowitz, Andreas Razumovsky
Duration:
About 30-40 minutes
Movements:
Four
Scoring:
Orchestra
Date:
22 December 1808
Location:
Theater an der Wien, Vienna
Conductor:
Ludwig van Beethoven
every piece of beethoven is a corner stone because he constantly pushed the limits of acceptable music of his time with his final movement of symp 9 to include a chorus with collaberation of schiller.
You can think of a “movement” within a Symphony as being like a “chapter” within a book...or asLike a “scene” within a movie.
A note is a frame, a phrase is a scene, a movement is an act, and the symphony is the movie
Or a song on an album.
Beethoven's 7th symphony is my personal favorite. The 2nd movement is very emotional, especially if you are at a live performance.
Beethoven, Mozart and Bach.. the "Rock Stars" of their days. Absolute legends of course. Without them, you can forget Heavy Metal ever becoming a music genre.
So Beautiful Shilo, you are now becoming quite cultured! AWESOME!
Without these composers and classical music there would be no pop music as we know it today.
Great to see a young person with such an open mind. There’s a whole world of classical music out there waiting for you. Enjoy the journey, it’s remarkable. ☺️
“Fur Elise”,another Beethoven piece,is worth a reaction. It’s a favorite of Peanuts character,Schroeder,who loves Beethoven and always has a bust of his head on his piano.
fun story...fur elise was literally "for elise", but had many other names...for heidi, for greta, or for the name any other woman he decided to sleep with - it was a seduction piece that settled on the name elise. beethoven was a dog.
I didn't know that it was written by him, too.
I thought it was from Chopin.
Edit: It 's even possible to learn with yt, it depends on the channel. 😉
Sounds like a soundtrack for a war movie. Typical German martial music.
@@kdsuibhne The soft lulls in between and whimsical string parts would make it more like an episode of Hogan's Heroes...
@@bravacanay6428 None of that is true. Beethoven must most decidedly unlucky in the love department.
By the time Beethoven either started or completed the 5th symphony, he was completely deaf .
as you said genius .
love seeing your reaction
you smile makes me smile .
have a magic day
Tchaichovski's 1812 Overture! You can find a video of the Marine Corps band playing it, complete with artillery accompaniment! 😎😁
Vivaldi - Four seasons
Mozart - Rondo alla Turca, 40th symphony, Eine kleine nacht music
Beethoven - Moonlight sonata part III, Fur Elise
Bizet - Carmen
Ravel - Bolero
Rodrigo - Concierto de aranjuez
Gil Evans - Solea, El matador
Pink Floyd - Atom heart mother
Frank Zappa - The Grand Wazoo, Waka Jawaka
It not only makes a person feel like they're smarter, it actually does make you smarter. Mathematically precise compositions like Beethoven stimulate neural activity. Try listening while doing a creative activity....painting, drawing, etc.
That is so cool right between classical and opera make you actually smarter. Sometimes I just listen to it while I am working and I feel so invigorated while doing it.
I love that you said “genius” - I was worried lol. listen to the 9th symphony - he was pretty much completely deaf by then. check out the 4th movement (but you should really listen to the whole thing for the full build-up)
Haha I worry myself sometimes 😂😭 phew ! Lol 😆 okay I’ll check it out ! Thanks John!
@@SincerelyShiloh lol no prob - you’ll probably recognize the basic tune
You should also be reminded that this 'Genius' wrote every note, for every instrument in the orchestra !
@@bruce7223 inspired by schiller who wrotte the lyric and was through all the years in steady contact with him. ode to joy is the ultimate masterpiece because its the collaberation of minds who pushed accepted borders
Please listen to the whole 5th Symphony! You just heard the 1st movement so far! There are 4 movements in total! 😁
I grew up listening to my mom play classical pieces on her piano. Close your eyes, lay back with headphones on and let the music take you, let it stir your emotions. It is amazing what the classical compsers were able to create. If I had to pick one form of music to have and no other I would take classical 10 out of 10 times.
Listen to "Ode to Joy" from his 9th Symphony, the greatest piece of music written by a deaf person.
That does not sound like a great compliment.
@@znk0r I think P1 left a comma out. Greatest piece of music written, and by a deaf person. To clarify he saying it is the greatest piece of music ever written and by chance, he was deaf too. But critically, that accolade actually goes to the whole of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.
@@dhekelia133 I know that, this is why I'm pointing it out because it's currently worded in a way you'd see in a Ben Stiller movie.
@@dhekelia133 symp. 9 is the greatest piece of history because the theme was written by one of the greatest writers: schiller and beethoven provide the musical cover. thats why it is and ever will be the greatest piece of music in history.
suggest Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata or Chopin's Spring Waltz......but if you really want your mind blown watch Tina S do her electric guitar version of Moonlight Sonata when she was just 17
Wow okay! Sounds awesome , I’ll check it out !☺️
I love the first part of moonlight sonata. I can play it on piano badly, but I'm not very experienced with piano. My dynamics aren't that great and I do usually some mistakes here and there, but it's really fun part to play. I guess many people feel the same. Then it goes crazy and haven't even tried the next movement.
@Gabbie Rocks Yes, I love it too, but I'm nowhere near at the skill level to play it. :)
I will definitely second your suggestion of Moonlight Sonata (the full version played on piano).
@@ManWithoutThePants I love the 3rd movement, it is musical fireworks.
Did you know Beethoven started loosing his hearing at the young year of 20 and by the time he composed this he was deaf
Yes but I believe he started gradually losing his hearing for several years before that , one ear then gradually the other , awful thing , his father was a monster
He started losing his hearing at age 28, around 1798, and was completely deaf at around 44, around 1814 or 15. This symphony was composed in 1808, so he still had some hearing.
...and virtually blind
@@davidparr6567 And again I tell you ... He was never blind 🤦♂️
Did you know the BMW logo is a propeller cutting through the sky? BMW started out making plane engines.
So many good ones by Herr Beethoven. My fav is his 5th piano concert featuring Zimerman on piano with the Wiener Philharmonic orchestra and Bernstein conducting. It is fantastic
Mine is the 5th symphony with Bon Karajan conducting.
That's just the first movement, young lady. You ABSOLUTELY have to listen 2nd and 3-4th. Tears of joy guaranteed !
He’s not kidding! As great as the first movement is, the remainder of the symphony is over the top! I’m talking about full blow-your-socks-off !
Classical is the greatest music that exists, and Beethoven is the best classical composer. I'm partial to his 7th symphony myself.
And he wrote some of his best compositions after he was totally deaf! The greatest composer in history!!!
As a youngster, my piano teacher wanted her students to have well-rounded, eclectic musical education, and from her I learned a love and appreciation for classical music!
That moment y'all when the music is like super serious and then goes to light, and she say "genius"
Funny I just read your genius comment about two seconds before she said it
did you know..the first part of his malody is his interpretation of DEATH knocking on his door .. how nice is that ! ^^
Wow! You really jumped into the deep end here! Love it!! 😄🌹
Beethoven's Fifth is one of the more widely known symphonies. My own preference is the seventh. I first heard the Allegretto as an accompaniment to the final aging scene in the fantasy film 'Zardoz', scanned for the credits and have been a fan of the symphony ever since. Five is one of those favoured much recorded pieces, like Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Beethoven is also one of those composers who had a problem placing a full stop - period. So saying, that was only the first movement.
Dvorak - Symphony no9 is beautiful to
Quite brave to react to a classical piece out of what you normally do. Classical music is special and, in my humble opinion, something a true music lover should enjoy. It can be unbelievably emotional. You've started with a significant symphony. It's part one of four by the way.
Great reaction i was going to Hollywood Bowl before the covid hit us and listen to it live , sometimes they have fireworks during the songs its was great to see, great vid Shiloh
I am by no means any kind of expert with classical music but this is a piece I can recognize in the 1st 4 notes! Truly iconic.
Just think of being able to write all this for all these instruments. The 5th is 30-40 minutes. The 9th is over an hour. Incredibly complex.
That is one of the best conversations between instruments I can think of without trying. His 7th is my favorite with the 9th coming in right behind it. Paganini has some incredible violin music if you want to give that a listen. Bach have us God's word, Mozart have us God's laughter, Beethoven have us God's fire. God gave us music so we may pray without words.
Mad props to you for reacting to this. 💪🏻
Solid reaction to a 200 years old piece of music, discovered by someone quite a bit younger than I am.
I really like seeing people discovering classical music for the first time, as I did some decades ago.
You may have started a long journey.
I have what I think is a really fun suggestion, if you have not heard any fo those before:
1) Beethoven's Monlight Sonata (full version) is in 3 movements and a very interesting progression of musical expression. This is written for piano, and I am sure you can find some excellent examples.
2) After that go to the channel of Tina S and find her playing a modern version of the 3rd movement, on electric guitar.
I think you might enjoy it.
I love your reactions you seem to really digest the music and have a great perspective on what you are listening too. It is refreshing that you don't just stick to one style or genre and still have an open mind and insight.
Def!! Check out what it do daves reaction to queen of the night aria - he's loooving it 😃
So movements in classical work come from dance suites that go fast-slow-fast-faster etc. A symphony usually has four movements, fast-slow-fastish-faster. and Beethoven sticks to that. The slow movement (not all that slow) is a breather, but you can hear the ta-ta-ta-taaaa rhythm ticking away in the background, never far away.
Do the 3rd and 4th movements (they run together). The transition from the 3rd to the 4th is magical, a journey from darkness into glorious sunlight.
I’m really really proud of you, for listening to this.. when I go camping!! I listen to this
As a violinist I appreciate and love this!
This wonderful music has been so overplayed on movies, ads, and, cartoons; that it can't really be used in that capacity anymore; not even comically, as it can be used, also. It is such a sonic cliche at this point; that you really have to listen to the whole symphony, which is well worth it.
I like to think that some of these reaction people (including Shiloh) do go back and listen to the whole piece on their own. It's just a little too long for a reaction video.
You can react to anything, and it will be a great review. 😀 keep on reacting.
Hey just before some jerks tell you this, it’s more accurate to say « piece » rather than « song » . Those pieces are usually structured (depends on the timeline actually but at least until the 20th century roughly speaking) with classical forms as sonata, symphonie, concerto etc ... Classical Music is split in what we call « repertoire » (orchestral music, opera, lied, chamber music, choir and sacred music, maybe even film music etc ...) which all have their own characteristics and masterpieces. So here the piece you ve heard is an orchestral work written in symphonie form (3 movements fast/slow/fast) from the beginning of the Romantic period. (Btw classical actually refers to a precise period of time (Mozart, Haydn...) which follows the baroque one (Haendel, Bach, Vivaldi...) and ends with romanticism, which is said to begin with Beethoven) . But the best way to get into it is only to listen more, so i hope you ll enjoy your journey in the world of classical music 😉
NB: One suggestion for next reaction : Beethoven entire Moonlight sonata (ua-cam.com/video/cOIa_Cm74TE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=TraumPiano)
NB: Also in general be careful to always avoid any kind of MIDI music or IA stuff for classical music (which usually sounds robotic, uniform and horrible). Listening to real recordings is important)
Yes. Definitely the Monlight Sonata.
Imagine classical music as you would a book, and each movement is like a chapter of the larger work telling a story musically. Orchestrally without words the music uses the interplay of different instruments and when you hear it you experience it differently than a song with words. Close your eyes and let your mind "see" where it takes you, an amazing experience.
yes he was def toward the end of his life and he was still composing ( creating music ) by placing his hand on the piano to feel vibration , true and amazing genious he was when it came to music compostition
Beethoven's piano/violin Concerts Rock .
Ralph Vaughn Williams' ...'The Lark Ascending' , will put you as close to heaven as is musically possible .
Also , Aaron Copland : Appalachian Spring - and his other works .
Bach , Brahms , Mendelssohn's symphonies and violin concerto is sublime .
Your personality really shines. You always cheer me up if I’m having a bit of a downer day because your happy and excited nature is contagious. Thanks for being you and thanks for making these videos sharing it!
Metaphor: think of a classical music work as an “album” or a “novel” and each movement as a “track” in the album or a “chapter” in the novel. I strongly suggest to listen to Beethoven 5 in its entirety... it is an emotional rollercoaster!
In order to fully understand the spirit of Beethoven i suggest to always choose a performance by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the conductor Herbert von Karajan.
Not only iconic...
I would suggest you completely avoid Karajan, his stilted tempo's are an anathema
to Beethoven
Good stuff. A very good intro to Classical Music. People went to the concert back then for a night out. Good composers were really popular and a new composition was looked forward to similar to a new album these days. Beethoven was The Man! The 4th movement Ode to Joy from his 9th Symphony is considered by many to be the ultimate piece of music ever written. So the story goes, Beethoven was totally deaf when he wrote the concerto. when it was performed for the first time with him conducting, badly and out of time a singer had to turn him round so he could see the audience reaction and ovation. 24 minutes well spent imo.
If you ever have the chance. Please see it performed by a live orchestra. The sound gets you different, and it is to easy to forget, that every single voice making up this piece is a Person and their instrument. Beautiful pick for a reaction anyway :)
Wonderful reaction to wonderful music 🎶❤️🎶
At this time he created new standards. His play and composing was outstanding. Well done 👍
Guys like Beethoven, Mozart and Bach were ahead of their times and created masterpieces.
True legends of music 🎶🎶🎹🎻
I love how you stayed with it to the end. The 110 member orchestra was a new medium. Beethoven used it to define the revolutionary romantic period
Antonio Vivaldi’s “Summer” from John Wick is an incredible piece as well.
Makes me wanna go hunt some bad guys. Or zombies 🧟♂️
Or all the four seasons, maybe the ones performed by The Voice of Music with the original instruments
Chopin ballade in g minor is a masterpiece
I enjoy country, bluegrass, jazz, blues, pop and rock and some rap, but classical was my first love. My first trip to the symphony was in third grade and I was hooked.
My first time hearing this song was thangs to Looney Toons Buggs Bunny lol. I'm not much on classical, though I do listen to it sometimes when in a rare mood. I really want to go to a live orchestra though. I remember going to one at my brothers high school, he played violin, I thought it sounded amazing, like most live music.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. Beethoven remains one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music; his works rank amongst the most performed of the classical music repertoire. His works span the transition from the classical period to the romantic era in classical music. His career has conventionally been divided into early, middle, and late periods. The "early" period, during which he forged his craft, is typically considered to have lasted until 1802. From 1802 to around 1812, his "middle" period showed an individual development from the "classical" styles of Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and is sometimes characterized as "heroic". During this time he began to suffer increasingly from deafness. In his "late" period from 1812 to his death in 1827, he extended his innovations in musical form and expression.Wikipedia
Born:
Bonn
Baptised:
17 December 1770
Died:
March 26, 1827, Vienna
Occupation:
composer, pianist
Omg Sean you are AWESOME for this ! Thank you !!!☺️👏🤣
You've probably heard the Ode To Joy of his 9th Symphony. This is 1st Movement of 4 is what you're listening to. It's the most famous portion of the symphony. Eventually Beethoven went deaf. The 3rd and 4th movements would probably interest you.
The 5th is known for its 4 beat motif. " Duh, Duh, Duh Dun" that occurs all throughout the symphony itself.
Beethoven was deaf. I’m pretty sure all people into classical music would know that and when he was composing the music he played it so loud there was a vibration in the room when he composed. One of the best classical composers of all time if not the most. Legend to the classical scene👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥⭐️⭐️.
Classical music puts me in the mood to twist my moustache and go shopping for bowties, top hats, pocket watches and monocles. If you haven't yet heard them, you should check out Scarborough Fair (can't remember the composure) played on acoustic guitar. It is short but relaxing. Also Beethoven's Fur Elise either on piano or bass guitar. The Bass is really impressive. I can see if I can find the specific video examples as I had heard/watched a few years ago. Mozart is another classical composure i have always liked. Fun Fact, Eddie Van Halen named his son "Wolfgang" after Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
A few things you might not be aware of. 1st - the first 4 notes: 3 short, 1 long, in Morse code denote the letter V which was used by the British to denote V for V in the 2nd world war between the axis(Germany, Japan, and Italy) and allies( pretty much the rest of the world). 2nd - There are 4 movements to the 5th symphony, of which this is only the first. If you wish to listen to more of Beethoven's symphonies, I would recommend his 6th as it is a bit more listenable for beginners of Classical music.
Simply fantastic! Thank you for verturung into the world if Classical Music! Your reaction was superb! Here's to your next one! 🙏🙂❤️
"I went to put on my hat but could not find my head". This was a quote from a man in the audience after hearing this symphony conducted by Beethoven himself. Maybe you could just check out the final movement which will have you conducting along because it is very exciting!
Fantasia is wonderful. Absolutely beautiful.
It introduced me to Vivaldi's four seasons which I adore to this day. Disney's Sleeping Beauty also introduced me to Tchaikovsky which I still think is so beautiful.
One of the sweetest things you'll ever see is a clip of a toddler hearing a recital of Midnight Sonata, seriously the most adorable thing I've ever seen.
My dear, you give me hope! Your simple love of music is so very refreshing.
The most iconic musical motif theme ever written in music , Ludwig , guys !! Strong and Epic !
Pop songs are like commercials. Beethoven's symphonies are like full on movies.
A Symphony has 4 movements and is performed by a full orchestra . A Sonata also has 4 movements but is for a solo instrument while a Concerto has 3 movements but is for a solo instrument accompanied by orchestra. There are many other forms of Classical music but these are the ones most often performed.
im a orchestra person, loved you reaction, you really listened and didnt paused the music for ''comentaries'', 1st movement is like a ''chapter'' of a book, , usually sinfonies have 4 or 5 movements, people usually listen the complete work in concert halls , but during 1 hour or more...Try another: "Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante with Candida Thompson" (only the first 13 minutes of the video, the first movement of this mozart music)
4:08 Yes! Classical music tends to do that, I think because it shows what potential we have as humans, and what majesty we can create if we be better than we normally are. Masters live after their deaths while 99% of us will never live on. It's because they strove, fought, and thought their way to greatness. We can all be that if we keep the focus long enough,
You can think of a movement as a chapter, and the whole symphony as a novel! Each movement is more or less an independent piece that *can* be listened to on its own, though the intention and expectation is that all four will be listened to in sequence, to create the full journey. In the case of Beethoven's fifth symphony actually, it's a little unusual in that the third movement runs straight into the fourth movement without pause, so once you reach the third movement, you have to strap in for the whole thing. But it's very very worth it, all four movements are awesome!
Remember hearing a disco version of this from Saturday night fever soundtrack a fifth of Beethoven. Lol
I forgot to mention that in the Late '70's, there was a DISCO Version of this Song. It was Called "A Fifth of Beethoven" By Walter Murphy.
ua-cam.com/video/4MFbn8EbB4k/v-deo.html
one of my violin tecahers i had in university orchestar told me something uniquely interesting about this. the notes at the beginning of the song, the 4 notes, which also come back and re-occur throughuot, was him representing a door knock.
It's the knock on the door in terms of Macbeth. The horror of a moral authority catching up with you. Woody Allen also referred to it in 'Whatever Works."
If you want to learn more about Beethoven in a light manner, watch "Immortal Beloved" in DVD format. You will learn more about his music and about his life.
You should check out the disco version of this that is called A Fifth of Beethoven. Its from 1976 and performed by Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band!
You’re so funny!! Makes you feel smarter...wanting to serve hors d’oeuvres...😂🤣🌹
Now imagine you're deaf and virtually blind and through memory create this masterpiece. The harmonies, point and counterpoint solely by remembering the sounds of instruments you no longer hear
Beethoven was never blind 🤦♂️
If you ever can , enjoy classical music in a concert hall. The acoustic is just made for it. Yes, it may be stiff people in stiff clothes, but you will really FEEL the music.
Beethoveb was Queen in his time period.
Beethoven's 9th "Ode to Joy",
Mozart's "Lacrimosa",
and Edvard Grieg's "Halls of the Mountain King" and "Morning Glory."
Those are my recommendations. They are all pieces that everyone have heard because they are so frequently referenced in movies and pop-culture.
Try Pachebel's "Canon and Gigue in D Major".
May be the most beautiful piece of music ever written.
Dit Dit Dit Dah Morse Code for the Letter V. This is why this is called the Victory Symphony although Beethoven never gave it that nickname.
What is a picture of Mozart doing in your intro?
Omg yes. My fav of all his songs is a love song he wrote to a woman name Elise. Fur Elise is beautiful.
Tchaikovsky 1812 overture is one of my favorites too,I recommend it 👌
There's tons of GREAT symphonic music out there. My other favourite composers are Sibelius and Vaughan-Williams, but they're just the tip of a really good BIG iceberg.
Now, now you must listen to his 9th symphony. The greatest piece of music in history. Enjoy. Don’t be afraid of the goose bumps and being moved to tears.
The music i listen to whenever I want to unwind
You are right that this was only the first movement. Most symphonies are in four movements, but the early symphonies were in three, and some symphonies, including Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, have five movments or even more. The first movement of this is in 'Sonata Form', where the first part, or Exposition, presents all the thematic material for the movement. It is repeated, so that's why you heard it twice. After that is the Development section, where the thematic material is broken down and rearranged in different keys, voicings, and variations that make the journey more exciting. Then comes the Recapitulation, which is the almost the same as the Exposition but with a few tweaks. The ending section is the Coda (7:38) where everything comes to a conclusion. The majority of Classical and Romantic-era symphonies have the Sonata form in their first movments, but can also be in the finales or other movements.
Shiloh, there are some videos on UA-cam with orchestra members arriving in one's and twos until the whole orchestra is there doing Beethoven's 9th Symphony. The Ninth is widely considered Beethoven's best. He was completely deaf when he wrote it...he heard it in his head and never actually heard it performed. The version of this video taken in Tokyo is a really good one and I recommend that you look for it. BTW, the Ninth Symphony features singers and an entire chorus as well as the orchestra. You should be prepared to have your socks blown off with it.
Shiloh I ran into your video just going based of my recommended list, and surprised to see you do reaction one of Beethoven's renowned symphonies. Knowing this video was posted like last week, I REALLY REALLY REALLY want you to do a reaction of "Beethoven's 3rd symphony - movement 4." you will probably be amazed as well
There are normally four movements in a symphony around Beethoven's time. Roughly fast-slow-medium fast-faster. A movement is like a section of the piece.
The most spectacular Beethoven video on UA-cam is a Japanese performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony performed by 10,000 Japanese singers entitled on UA-cam "10000 Japanese singing Beethoven's Ode to Joy in Osaka Japan-Oda a la alegria". A delightful movie version can be found on UA-cam from the 2006 movie Copying Beethoven. This version highlights the fact that Beethoven was deaf when he wrote his 5th and 9th symphonies. On You Tube is is entitled "Copying Beethoven/cut HD-the best part of the movie".
As a non novice lover of classical music I have to say this. In the 5th grade I had a music teacher use an analogy for this movement. Imagine a male and female deer in forest and meeting fir the first time. Protecter of area, curious of the new, love, hate and future. The music will fill in the blanks.
Please do the 4th movement of this symphony. It is absolutely amazing. I don't think anyone has reacted to it yet and I would love to see your reaction to it. ❤️
Keep in mind, he may have partially deaf when he wrote this.
From DW.com "What's certain is that the symphony was written at a time when Beethoven was already hard of hearing and suffering from tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. His condition began in 1798, and it took 16 years until he was completely deaf." Hence why he is considered a musical genius.
Much of this song was probably heard in his head, not the actual sounds.
The German and Russian composers were the heavy metal of the day. Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," OMG.....