I've read disparagements of Lang Lang's style, but its impossible for me NOT to find his energy, obvious enjoyment and effortless skill really a pleasure to listen to and witness.

Classical music is always a discipline that begs for new blood to wake it up and remind it that people like Bartok and others were crazy individuals who would no-doubt slap out these pieces when they themselves played, and that emotion was of significant importance.

I love how Twentieth century music is getting popular on videosift. Bartok and Stravinsky are next. Right? Right?

Why can't I vote for this? Did I run out of votes today?

Stealth promoter on the prowl... Hey Kronie!

Thank you, bruddah!

In reply to this comment by kronosposeidon:
*promote

Nobody appreciates Bartok anymore

Hi, my name is Arvid, and I live in Oslo, Norway. I have just finished a degree in physics from the University of Oslo, but I can't seem to let go of the student life just yet. I enjoy sifts that mess with my head, such as these.

I discovered VideoSift because Fedquip kept referring to it on his old AOL blog. I lurked here for over a year before finally signing up this autumn. For a norwegian, I have an almost unhealthy interest in american politics, and I deeply regret the decline and death of http://newsbloggers.aol.com.

On my freetime I am a musician. I have played the Euphonium since I was eight, but have in recent years switched mostly to Trombone. I mostly play and listen to jazz, first and foremost in a Big Band. I was a member of a now dead 30's swing band, and I am soon starting a new band to play some more modern jazz. I sing in a choir as well. My muscial heroes are among others Bach and Bartok, Carla Bley and Steve Swallow, Pink Floyd and Steely Dan.

I read both fantasy and classics, and my favourite authors are Kurt Vonnegut jr., George R. R. Martin, Tolkien, Dostoyevski and Gert Nygårdshaug. My username is a witness to my geeky past, as it is the Sindarin translation of my real name.

I catch onto minor hobbies sporadically as well. I used to game a lot, but this has cooled off lately. I was an avid Guitar Hero player, and got to be pretty good. I have been into sailing. I have been into fencing. I enjoy walking and skiing in the majestic norwegian mountainscape. In the summer I play with the Diabolo. My latest fad is Origami, which I used to do when I was a teenager and have just now picked up again. I have also been an extra in some norwegian music videos and minor film productions. I am the emo-looking guy playing accordion in this video.

I follow both norwegian and international politics with interest, and I have a blog in norwegian about politics and science which I update very sporadically.

Oh, and I am the older brother of Haldaug, who has a higher integrity as a sifter than me. That is why I have higher ranking than him, even though he has been a member longer than me. So go to his pqueue if you want to find some musical/thoughtful/absurd gems.

edit: Forgot to mention my favourite beverage, Brakspear Oxford Gold organic ale. Try it out.

>> ^choggie:
sounds like Bartok.....anyhow-hey, those clover needs some nitrogen-spots on the leaves-great footage, man- stock lens?- that means the macro function on the glass or the camera what came with it, ...both???


built in macro function, I loves it!

sounds like Bartok.....anyhow-hey, those clover needs some nitrogen-spots on the leaves-great footage, man- stock lens?- that means the macro function on the glass or the camera what came with it, ...both???

bartok-ish indeed. i think it's safe to say, you know the... score.

Awesome. This is a brilliant bit of commentary on Disney and Copyright laws. Another bit of delicious irony is that the film was made entirely on Disney equipment. (The film-maker was an employee at the time)

The music at 2:19 blows my mind. The combination of 'Part of Your World' with the Bartok-ish strings and that creepy walking bass line is pretty striking, and the double meaning of the lyrics in this context is perfect.

"I just don't see how a world that makes such a wonderful things could be bad."