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Title: somewhat glitzy Youtube "promo" for upcoming MTT/SFSO M8
Post by: barry guerrero on August 07, 2009, 07:33:24 AM

http://media.hmusa.com/listeningparty/sfs/

It's a bit glitzy in that MTT/S.F. way, but it does sound promising. Enjoy.

Title: Re: somewhat glitzy Youtube "promo" for upcoming MTT/SFSO M8
Post by: je-b on August 09, 2009, 01:13:27 PM

I must admit the ending of M8 / I sounds absolutely stunning in this clip!  :o With the very audible brass giving the whole thing some kind of neo-baroque splendour.
Yet, I feel that the very last chord of the entire symphony could be held just a little longer... but, well...  ::)

Title: Re: somewhat glitzy Youtube "promo" for upcoming MTT/SFSO M8
Post by: Leo K on August 09, 2009, 05:31:09 PM

I'm already getting teary eyed...can't wait for this!


--Todd

Title: Re: somewhat glitzy Youtube "promo" for upcoming MTT/SFSO M8
Post by: John Kim on August 09, 2009, 08:20:44 PM

I like it too.

But as usual with MTT his tempos sound somewhat extreme - a very fast ending to Part I. and a very slow ending to Part II. ???

John,

Title: Re: somewhat glitzy Youtube "promo" for upcoming MTT/SFSO M8
Post by: sperlsco on August 12, 2009, 05:31:05 PM

I downloaded just the Chorus Mysticus track from iTunes, just to get a feel for the ending of Part II.  It is indeed a grand drawn-out ending with VERY audible tam-tams and a powerful bass drum roll.  However, the orchestra doesn't seem to have enough "bloom" -- although perhaps the MP3 (which is a fairly high-rate vbr) limits this to an extent.   The organ could stand to be a bit better, but it seems pretty decent.  

I'll certainly order this from Amazon when it's released, but will not repeat my previous practice of purchasing through the SFSO site -- since they are selling it for $40+ (including shipping).  

Title: Re: somewhat glitzy Youtube "promo" for upcoming MTT/SFSO M8
Post by: John Kim on August 12, 2009, 05:53:35 PM

That's right. It's only $25.18 on amazon.com and the S&H is FREE!! ;D

John,

Title: Re: somewhat glitzy Youtube "promo" for upcoming MTT/SFSO M8
Post by: Russell on August 14, 2009, 04:32:05 AM

Quote from: barry guerrero on August 07, 2009, 07:33:24 AM

http://media.hmusa.com/listeningparty/sfs/

It's a bit glitzy in that MTT/S.F. way, but it does sound promising. Enjoy.

I'm getting a 'not found' error when clicking that URL.  Did they kill it?

Russell

Title: Re: somewhat glitzy Youtube "promo" for upcoming MTT/SFSO M8
Post by: Russell on August 14, 2009, 04:38:02 AM

Just found this on YouTube.  Is this the same one as the one you found, Barry?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAjmM7lcb1c

Russell

Title: Re: somewhat glitzy Youtube "promo" for upcoming MTT/SFSO M8
Post by: barry guerrero on August 14, 2009, 05:13:38 AM

Yep.