Ahhh, the original emo. This will be short, cause I'm not sure how many devastatingly depressing pieces there are. I was trying to pack with these pieces playing in the background, but it was practically impossible. How about that.
1) Schubert - Der Leiermann
Heard of it only because of In Bruges (another personal favorite). This version really sets the tone for the bleak parts of the movie.
2) Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata
Chances are you've heard this one before. After 8 years of piano instruction, this is maybe the only song I still remember how to play.
3) Chopin - Funeral March
Isn't the name obvious enough? Turns out the song was played at Chopin's own funeral. What a baller.
Where you've seen it: Some NES game's game-over screen
4) Mozart - Lacrimosa (from Requiem in D minor)
Lacrimosa is Latin for "weeping." It's said that Mozart, as he was composing it in his crappy dying condition, teared up when he heard the first few bars.
Where you've seen it: Amadeus, 30 Rock's spoof of Amadeus (S2E13 "Succession")
5) Barber - Adagio For Strings
Quite possibly the saddest song ever. Drags on and on, so you can truly wallow in your depression. Way to go, Tiesto, for making it upbeat.
Where you've seen it: Platoon [SPOILERS]. You try being more dramatic than that.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Essential Classical - Pt. 2: Emo
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Mmm I've been listening to these since last night and this morning for a soothing effect.
Adagio for strings is killer. We had our quartet in highschool play it as a last performance.
Moonlight Sonata always gives me the creeps. But the good creeps. The kind you get when you find out the bad guy's evil plan (Watchmen?). That "omgad that's terrifying, but brilliant" feeling.
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