Re: [xmca] For the musicians

[Carol Macdonald <carolmacdon@gmail.com>]

Yes, Steve, that's exactly what he was doing, just like a conductor, and he
is THREE!  I have to say I have never sent a "topic" out and got so many
responses.
Carol

On 25 October 2011 12:59, Steve Gabosch <stevegabosch@me.com> wrote:

> My personal experience of the video clip involved ways that watching the
> boy conductor enhanced my experience of this music, which I am very fond of.
>  I found myself reading his motions and listening to the music through his
> ears and body, especially places where he was anticipating changes - for
> example, the way he would increase the agitation of the baton and his arms
> as the music went from soft to loud in some of the great crescendo moments,
> seeming to push the music forward and to greater heights with his own
> determination and enthusiasm.  A great reminder to listen to, appreciate and
> truly feel music - and of the power of anticipation.
>
> - Steve
>
>
>
> On Oct 24, 2011, at 4:21 PM, Helen Grimmett wrote:
>
> Hi again,
>>
>> I put this link on my facebook page and Gloria Quinones commented "That's
>> what I call perezhivanie!" I'd love for you to explain what you meant by
>> that comment here Gloria - but it made me think not so much about the
>> perezhivanie of the little boy, but about our perezhivanie as we watched
>> it.
>> As a musician, my previous experiences certainly gave me a unique
>> interpretation of what was going on which would not necessarily be
>> appreciated or understood in the same way by somebody who has never been
>> conducted or tried to conduct an orchestra, yet their own experiences and
>> expertise in other areas of life would no doubt lead to other equally
>> interesting and emotionally stirring responses and interpretations.
>>
>> Whose perezhivanie were you referring to Gloria? The boy's or yours? I'd
>> love to hear about other people's perezhivanie (emotional experience) as
>> you
>> watched it and how it is informed by your previous experiences (with
>> music,
>> young children, videoing, having a runny nose in public, dropping things,
>> being in hysterics, prodigies, performing etc, etc). What resonates with
>> you
>> and why? Maybe this might help us work out what we mean by perezhivanie?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Helen
>>
>> On 24 October 2011 17:01, Helen Grimmett <helen.grimmett@monash.edu>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Priceless! It would be fascinating to know the story behind it. I could
>>> not
>>> believe how well he knows the music, and his facial expressions in the
>>> quieter, slower parts are just exquisite. Thanks for sharing Carol.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Helen
>>>
>>>
>>> On 24 October 2011 15:30, Carol Macdonald <carolmacdon@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> This little boy is a savant: he actually know the whole movement.  Watch
>>>> carefully and you will see he is not *following* the music, but
>>>> orchestrating it.  It doesn't say, but perhaps  his father is a
>>>> conductor.
>>>> Interesting, because there is not such a strong developmental
>>>> line/critical
>>>> period for music, as most composers are highly precocious.
>>>>
>>>> Enjoy it, it made my day.  I hope it makes yours.
>>>>
>>>> Carol
>>>> (P.S. He reminded us how old he is when he picked his nose!!!)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://www.choralnet.org/view/**268945<http://www.choralnet.org/view/268945>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Be mindful. Regret nothing.
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>>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>>
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