Friday, 14 August 2015

Writing Music: A Flat

Ever since I first discovered Lindsey Stirling and Taylor Davis on YouTube, I’ve been in love with violin music. It’s such a versatile instrument, able to play both classical and contemporary music beautifully. Many of my favourite pieces of music to write to are played on the violin. So it’s only natural that today’s writing music is another amazing violin piece, A Flat. This time it’s from a musician I’ve only just discovered, violinist Black Violin.

To me, A Flat has an edgy, urban feel to it. There’s an undercurrent of tension right through the piece, especially evident through the repeating themes of scurrying notes. This piece makes me think of darkened city streets with crackling tension in the air as if something big is brewing in the background. This piece would be good for city scenes set in the darker part of town, or possibly even a dystopian story.


What is your favourite piece of music featuring a violin, classical or contemporary? Have you ever listened to Black Violin before? What is your favourite piece of his? What are you listening to this week? Recommend me some new music!
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10 comments:

  1. Abigail Lennah15 August 2015 at 14:20

    Ooh, Black Violin! My brother went to a performance of their's when they came into town; when I heard this song, it does remind me of a city scene, perhaps one where there is a masquerade ball and a girl running away after attending...

    xoxo Morning

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    1. Unknown19 August 2015 at 19:41

      That would have been a pretty awesome performance to go and see. I could just imagine that scene playing out to the accompaniment of this piece. Maybe like an urban Cinderella...

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  2. Jamie16 August 2015 at 13:10

    This is so cool! I've never of these guys before, but they put a nice twist on the violin sound!

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    1. Unknown19 August 2015 at 19:41

      It's so cool to see how people are taking classical instruments and putting a new spin on their music. I for one am loving it. Thanks for visiting. Jamie.

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  3. Candice16 August 2015 at 14:30

    I love this music! Thanks for sharing it! I haven't been listening to a lot of violin music lately, but I've enjoyed pieces by Sarah Chang, David Garret, and Lindsey Sterling, all pretty different musicians, but they are each so good at what they do!

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    1. Unknown19 August 2015 at 19:44

      I absolutely love Lindsey Stirling's music. It helps me with everything, from writing to exercise. I haven't heard any music by Sarah Chang or David Garret yet, but I think I shall have to look them up now.

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  4. Noor17 August 2015 at 02:46

    This is so cool! Lindsey Sterling is my obsession right now but I think this might be my next <3

    ~Noor

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    1. Unknown20 August 2015 at 14:27

      Lindsey Stirling's music is so amazingly good, isn't it? I listen to it all the time when I'm away from my computer. I'm glad you enjoyed Black Violin too.

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  5. Heather18 August 2015 at 01:24

    Ooh you're right, this does sound rather urban! I think it provides a very interesting sound, especially compared to other violin artists I typically listen to. Thanks for sharing. :)

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    1. Unknown20 August 2015 at 14:29

      It's interesting to see how different violinists use their instrument in different styles. Black Violin, Taylor Davis, and Lindsey Stirling have three very distinct types of music, and I'm sure there are many more waiting for me to discover too. I'm glad you liked the music!

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