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In Reply to: Classical music listening issue - high strings posted by jult52 on June 28, 2012 at 10:22:01:
I ask as that is my problem with massed strings in orchestras (violins and violas) is I don't like how string instruments sound arco style (played with a bow). Back when I liked classical music I preferred music that stressed the winds, brass and percussion sections of the orchestra.I was never a big fan of orchestral music live, preferring acoustic jazz especially big band and dixieland and blues. I also have a problem with rock music live, even though rock is my favorite style of music as it is often highly distorted live. Oops getting off subject.
In short if you don't like massed strings live in a concert hall, you may just not like massed strings.
I like the violin solos in "Sad Lisa" and "Into White" from Cat Stevens' "Tea For The Tillerman" both played arco style.
On the other hand, if you do like how massed strings sound live it could be something in your system. I second the suggestion of playing some massed strings in an analog format to compare. Or if you have access to any high resolution digital (SACD, DVD-Audio or 24 bit downloads) see if you like massed strings on them as I find them smoother in the highs.
Edits: 07/01/12
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- Do you like how the violin section of an orchestra sounds live? - Teresa 03:46:38 07/01/12 (19)
- You're Actually A Guy, Aren't You? - Mike Porper 08:21:27 07/03/12 (2)
- No, I'm a woman. - Teresa 16:27:09 07/03/12 (1)
- Hear me ROAR!~ - kuma 18:38:47 07/03/12 (0)
- Next she'll tell us she's sold all her Paavo Jarvi recordings - flyingdutchman 17:06:54 07/02/12 (4)
- Actually - Teresa 19:33:23 07/02/12 (3)
- Sorry - genungo 20:55:29 07/02/12 (1)
- Thanks //(*_*)\\ (nt) - Teresa 21:36:31 07/02/12 (0)
- RE: Actually - flyingdutchman 20:32:32 07/02/12 (0)
- RE: Do you like how the violin section of an orchestra sounds live? - flyingdutchman 17:04:42 07/02/12 (0)
- Teresa - EXPOSED FOR ALL TO SEE!! - krisjan 05:24:34 07/01/12 (7)
- Thanks I changed argo to arco. - Teresa 17:11:35 07/01/12 (2)
- Teresa - Nice to have you back - have the sanctions against you here been lifted? [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 18:52:57 07/01/12 (1)
- Been back for over a year, however - Teresa 19:00:28 07/01/12 (0)
- really? - Analog Scott 11:44:01 07/01/12 (3)
- Correct I didn't use the word "harsh" once in the post krisjan responded to - Teresa 18:57:15 07/01/12 (0)
- RE: really? - ahendler 18:29:08 07/01/12 (1)
- RE: really? - Analog Scott 23:29:29 07/01/12 (0)
- Hi Teresa - me again - jult52 04:16:45 07/01/12 (1)
- Oh well, just an idea. Back to the drawing board. (nt) - Teresa 16:53:01 07/01/12 (0)
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