Bainbridge

The first time I listened to Simon Bainbridge's Ad ora incerta, I thought it was wierd and creepy. Because it is. But I didn't think I'd voluntarily listen to it all that much.

And now I am. and I'm liking it more and more. despite, and maybe even because of the creepiness.

I was working on my vocal piece, and I was suddenly inspired to listen to this piece. My piece is not nearly so strange or out as Bainbridge's, but it is maybe a little more out for me (least I think so). especially like the opening of the second movement, the high bassoon and voice makes it sound like two voices, I think it's great, and I'm going to try to use it.

On a side note, I have the music from the fire-engine scenes of Fahrenheit 451 stuck in my head, which I just looked up and it's Bernard Herrmann. go figure.