Ase's Death (Grieg) | Behind the Score, Ep. 47
Added 2023-09-13 01:27:18 +0000 UTCWe're going back to some classical music this time with the second movement of the Peer Gynt Suite, No. 1 (Op. 46) by Edvard Grieg. It's a hauntingly beautiful piece that seems to be longing for what is no longer there...and he achieves this sound via the use of several augmented sixth chords that resolve in non-standard ways. The result is a sad but sublime piece. Enjoy!
Comments
Yes…that passing tone decreases the natural tension of these chords. His voicing of the chords are also quite perfect…so they sound less crunchy.
R. Douglas Helvering
2023-09-14 14:59:50 +0000 UTCReally enjoyed the breakdowns on the augmented 6th chords and the irregular resolutions. When initially listening to these, I didn't really notice this. Is it because of the passing tone in the upper voice (violins) with an inner voice (violas) in contrary motion?
Guitar Channel
2023-09-14 05:40:54 +0000 UTCA great look into this movement! I have long imagined that if opuses or the suites like this would have been albums, then this would surely have been one of the most legendary albums, packed with "hits". In addition to this movement, he has "Morning Mood" and "In the Hall of the Mountain King", which are both one of the most recognizable classical pieces of music, in addition to the great "Anitra's Dance".
Frode Korneliussen
2023-09-13 12:29:54 +0000 UTC
