Fuck Yeah Classical: Archive

Fuck Yeah Classical

February 2010

34 posts

symphonyno2inem: MTT and the SFS have won three Grammy Award for this acclaimed recording of Mahler 8. View production footage and insights about putting this large scale work to disc.

Grammy Awards: Classical Music Winner →

symphonyno2inem: Normally don’t give a shit about the Grammys but quite happy to see MTT and the SF Symphony win. Their latest Mahler cycle was money.

January 2010

70 posts

creepykeyla: wtf Yann Tiersen. Why is your...

Another I love Classical music! reminder

send us in your creative entries on why you love classical music. The topics to compete under are here. And the rules/competition details are located here. Throw it into our ask box, or shoot Christie an email at christielouwho@gmail.com

musichistory: “La Mer: 3. Dialogue du vent et de...

just a reminder...

send us in your creative entries on why you love classical music. The topics to compete under are here. And the rules/competition details are located here.

symphonyno2inem: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -...

I love classical music, topics!

Told you we’d update you shortly! This commences the competition, which means you all can refer to the rules again before submitting your entries to the site or to my email (for files that can’t be submitted) at christielouwho@gmail.com . Just as a recap… what you will do is choose one of the topics listed below, submit a creative entry responding to it to us, and then wait for...

navigolucky: frost-at-midnight: Nocturne, Op....

I love Classical music!

We’re well over 1000 followers (in fact, we’re almost at 1200 due to FYCLASSICAL being listed in tumblr’s directory), and as a thank you for all of your dedication and love we have decided to do more than just a verbal thank you. Instead we are commencing our first ever “I love Classical music” competition. I’m sure you’re wondering what this...

Hiromi: Pachelbel’s Canon, Reinvented Pianists have long played Pachelbel’s stately Canon, but Japanese jazz player Hiromi Uehara stands out for her treatment of this classical chestnut. In the version on her new CD, Place to Be, she starts off sounding like a typical, earnest student, plunking the oft-heard melody at a deliberate pace. Then the piano takes on a weird sound —...

funwithfire: Adagio in G minor, composed by Remo...

Any lingering questions for us? →

And if you want it to one of us, just add that it’s for either Kevin or Christie!

“It’s a classical music connoisseur blog, if people are going to be civil...”

copycats: Mr. Brightside covered by Vitamin...

Just by The String Quartet Tribute to Radiohead ...

As a result of the immense love for the Lady Gaga...

would you like us to post some contemporary music done in the classical spirit? We’re more than happy to accomodate!?

hello-amorous-congress-stick: ‘Love Game’ - Lady...

musicophilia: Piano Concerto No. 3, Sz. 119: II....

navigolucky: Nocturne in b-flat minor, Op 9, No....

thisisacelliststumblr-deactivat asked: So tell me: What are your inspirations as classical music enthusiasts? How did you get into the wonderful world that is art music? What instruments do you guys play if any? What would you guys like to play? Do you guys listen to classical as much as you do any other genre? What are your favorite bands? Why the hate on Baroque? I personally find a lot of beauty in a lot of music from the baroque...

howamusicianseesit asked: My question is how do you get around the 10mb restriction that tumblr puts on audio posts? Do you use an outside host for your music? If so, what?

Church Windows: IV. Saint Gregory The Great -...

navigolucky: musicophilia: Symphony no. 1 In...

symphonyno2inem: Arthur Sullivan - Symphony in E...

everyonesahero asked: Ever heard of Joaquin Turina? You should totes post some of his crazy musics. :)

lilouette asked: To the both of you: I'm curious about your music backgrounds, as that usually influences our listening choices. What instruments do you guys play, and for how long? Or if you're just listeners, what was a memorable musical moment that shaped your love of classical? (a particular interpretation at a concert or on a cd, etc?)

Romeo and Juliet - Fantasy Overture by Peter...

troisenator asked: Do you have a favorite recording of Brahms' quartet O schone nacht?

mammalsmusicmusings asked: Whoever cares to answer: feelings on Ravel?

bumblebeebaa asked: Do you know any good four handed piano song? that's playful but not too fast? need it for a music camp. btw love ur tumblr..

jurnalfoto asked: Why did you change the theme?

authenticate asked: What's your opinion on Brahms? More Brahms? Less Brahms? Overrated Brahms? Raisin Brahms? Loving your tumblr so far - keep it up! :)

pynchonpie-deactivated20100215 asked: This is for both, or whoever gets this first: Favorite symphony by Beethoven?

We've had a lot of questions asking our musical... →

If you want to ask us a question about them, preface it with whether it’s for Kevin or Christie, and we’ll do our best to answer!!