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In Reply to: RE: Classical WAF posted by Bill the K on March 24, 2021 at 06:38:33
I appreciate the lack of compression in most classical recordings. And varying loudness for dramatic effect, to a point. But I personally don't see the artistic merit of blowing people out of their seats with large dynamic swings, especially when they are sudden. It's a turn-off for me, so I don't enjoy the symphonies from romantic composers as much as other classical works.
I also understand the WAF problem. I cannot play a recording of a full orchestra at concert volumes when my wife or kids are around. So introducing my kids to a piece like Also Sprach Zarathustra or Beethoven's 9th requires riding the volume control.
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I'm lazy, I'll link you to the story..... But very related to the topic here.......
"But I personally don't see the artistic merit of blowing people out of their seats with large dynamic swings, especially when they are sudden."
I guess you won't like the ending of Mahler's 6th Symphony.... ... ........
I tend to prefer baroque and classical period. Bach is my favorite composer. And I generally enjoy smaller, more intimate performances than big bombastic ones. I live near Boston, so I like seeing the Boston Baroque in Jordan Hall more than the BSO at Symphony Hall.
That doesn't mean I don't enjoy a full symphony orchestra sometimes, but I keep hoping they'll play Beethoven's 6th instead of the 5th and 9th all the time.
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