05-22-2022, 10:39 PM
What surprised me is that it was only written in the 1930's. Musically, it has such an old feel. It also has such influence. Some of the little flourishes sound like bits from Star Trek TOS - particularly Vulcan-ish (maybe Amok Time). Some part are so sweet. Others so powerful I hear bits of Carmina often. Even in this:
Someday, I'll go back and re-read the texts...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmina_Bu...Orff)#Text
--tg
Someday, I'll go back and re-read the texts...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmina_Bu...Orff)#Text
Quote:The selection covers a wide range of topics, as familiar in the 13th century as they are in the 21st century: the fickleness of fortune and wealth, the ephemeral nature of life, the joy of the return of Spring, and the pleasures and perils of drinking, gluttony, gambling, and lust.
--tg