Ludovico Einaudi — Experience
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I thought this was a classical interpretation of "Where Is My Mind"
this is very pretty.
i do love the strings.
i do love the strings.
Perfect music for a quiet rainy morning
Amazing
The widely varied commentary on his music is interesting. It soothes me, always.
Overrated
dago wrote:
Einaudi`s music reminds me of modern inspirational commercials...just wanna be
Hang in there, dago.
'EXPIERIENCE' (the name of this tune), is no doubt something you will one day have.
Looking at photos my daughter texted me today as I listen to this -
She is in Europe with friends.
I think of the day she was born, and different things she said and did growing up, and what a beautiful unique individual she is.
These thoughts flow very easily to this music.
This is making me feel extra sad this morning. Said good bye to my youngest (11) who was heading to his first day of secondary school. He said he was stressed. Told him I understood but that he had all our trust and there was no reason for him to panic. Did not tell him I was feeling down as well. Scary how time has a way of creeping up on you.
I am aware that this is nothing and that we're privileged to live in a country that's at peace with a reasonably good education system. Nonetheless, not a nice a moment. I can't wait for tonight and his telling me his day. On the upside, his sis who's in her last year at the same school did text that she was going to check in on him :)
Sorry for ranting about nothing worthwhile
I am aware that this is nothing and that we're privileged to live in a country that's at peace with a reasonably good education system. Nonetheless, not a nice a moment. I can't wait for tonight and his telling me his day. On the upside, his sis who's in her last year at the same school did text that she was going to check in on him :)
Sorry for ranting about nothing worthwhile
Einaudi`s music reminds me of modern inspirational commercials...just wanna be
Proclivities wrote:
I don't particularly enjoy this guy's music but it's odd that you're getting a "fingernails-on-a-blackboard" reaction to it. It's innocuous background music; there's nothing shrill or jarring about it like that (tired) "blackboard" cliché usually implies. I'm not sure if it's his intention for his music to have any deep "substance" - it's meant to be "ambient" sound, meant for relaxation or meditation (I imagine). The repetition or monotony is there by design, criticizing it is like criticizing seascape paintings for depicting too much water. Obviously, everyone responds differently to different music. Hearing Jimmy Buffett usually gives me an adverse reaction, but other folks love his music.
The way I see it, for every song that is played on RP, at least one person will like it. That is what this station is all about, something for everyone. What more could you ask?
I don't particularly enjoy this guy's music but it's odd that you're getting a "fingernails-on-a-blackboard" reaction to it. It's innocuous background music; there's nothing shrill or jarring about it like that (tired) "blackboard" cliché usually implies. I'm not sure if it's his intention for his music to have any deep "substance" - it's meant to be "ambient" sound, meant for relaxation or meditation (I imagine). The repetition or monotony is there by design, criticizing it is like criticizing seascape paintings for depicting too much water. Obviously, everyone responds differently to different music. Hearing Jimmy Buffett usually gives me an adverse reaction, but other folks love his music.
The way I see it, for every song that is played on RP, at least one person will like it. That is what this station is all about, something for everyone. What more could you ask?
Mindless, tuneless, awful. Makes George Winston seem a savant. Instantly forgettable but that’s not soon enough.
This is one of those songs that just stops me in my tracks. I have to put everything down and close my eyes and just listen.
Beautiful
Beautiful
Boredom at highest grade, and I'm Italian.
this song reminds me of the requiem for a dream soundtrack and makes me anxious 
ruizmapa wrote:
Literally what I just said when this song started - I love this song!
I Love this song...
Ludovico Einaudi, lends me a heart replete with thankfulness
#ILoveRadioParadise
Literally what I just said when this song started - I love this song!
aspicer wrote:
Bring this to the top - not diggin' the piano couple.... ;) As someone shared - yes "classical trance" is a good way to put it!
NOW I get it. Keep the hallucinations coming. Did I say that out loud?
Bring this to the top - not diggin' the piano couple.... ;) As someone shared - yes "classical trance" is a good way to put it!
NOW I get it. Keep the hallucinations coming. Did I say that out loud?
uksminas wrote:
Bring this to the top - not diggin' the piano couple.... ;) As someone shared - yes "classical trance" is a good way to put it!
Bring this to the top - not diggin' the piano couple.... ;) As someone shared - yes "classical trance" is a good way to put it!
Nomadland soundtrack, you can see how the film is cut around the music rather than the other way around...doesn't happen often
Crazy how this make you wanna get up again and face the world, its disappointments and its joys
Excellent!!!
sunflowerbee wrote:
Agreed. I enjoy some tranquility once in awhile. It's a refreshing change and one of the reasons I listen to RP.
Agreed. I enjoy some tranquility once in awhile. It's a refreshing change and one of the reasons I listen to RP.
sirtezza wrote:
maybe enlighten us on how this is fake music, since apparently you know the difference
Stupid fake music for people who don't know the difference.
maybe enlighten us on how this is fake music, since apparently you know the difference
Stupid fake music for people who don't know the difference.
LaurieinTucson wrote:
But really then what are you doing listening to RP? This is more complex and interesting than many of the songs here. Less so than some others. You say this is not okay because it's not Philip Glass. Are you going to compare Jack White to Philip Glass? The Beatles? Does this music not get a pass because it sounds classical in a way those musicians don't have to worry about because they stick to their genres? We human beings tend to get fixed and frozen by seemingly clear categories that are not clear at all. Monet wished he could be someone who was blind and then regain his sight to be able to see the world freshly and paint it successfully. We should all aspire to something similar with our ears. Listen to each song as if it were the first you've heard. That's actually why I love and subscribe to Radio Paradise. They give you the chance to do that at every turn.
ruizmapa wrote:
Agreed. My wife turned this up on our van stereo yesterday, so it MUST be good!
Can contemporary music be classical? Like jumbo shrimp?
I Love this song...
Ludovico Einaudi, lends me a heart replete with thankfulness
#ILoveRadioParadise
Agreed. My wife turned this up on our van stereo yesterday, so it MUST be good!
Can contemporary music be classical? Like jumbo shrimp?
I used to like this guy's work, but now I am too jaded and cynical and it sounds like melodramatic Yanni
at least Philip Glass's tunes are interesting even if they are predictable
at least Philip Glass's tunes are interesting even if they are predictable
This is soo soothing... Looking at the lightning and rain at the same time with this in the background....so cool
He's great at setting a mood. Always enjoy listening to this one though I can see where some might find issues.
Does go on a bit!🐨
Where IS my mind?
Proclivities wrote:pretend music for for people that can't be bothered to find real music.
Corstiaan wrote:
Yeah, or pick your Jean-Luc Ponty piece. But seems mostly intended as music meant to make love to.
Yeah, or pick your Jean-Luc Ponty piece. But seems mostly intended as music meant to make love to.
Kaw wrote:
Do yourself a favor and don't ever listen to Philip Glass. Hahaha
Difficult looking hipsters on public piano-music.
It's the inflatable castle of music land. It fills the room but doesn't have a lot of substance.
It's the inflatable castle of music land. It fills the room but doesn't have a lot of substance.
Do yourself a favor and don't ever listen to Philip Glass. Hahaha
Difficult looking hipsters on public piano-music.
It's the inflatable castle of music land. It fills the room but doesn't have a lot of substance.
It's the inflatable castle of music land. It fills the room but doesn't have a lot of substance.
I usually like Einaudi but this just goes nowhere
einaudi è un copione, augh!
fiddler wrote:
Lots of fiddlin' going on in here. Somthing I would think Fiddler might like.
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,...
AAAARRRGHHHHH!!!!!!
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,...
AAAARRRGHHHHH!!!!!!
Lots of fiddlin' going on in here. Somthing I would think Fiddler might like.
dtown40 wrote:
Yes, beautiful, and all I've heard from them. Whatever piano was minor in that piece, and not worth the spiral of keys posted. Yeah, it looks kinda cool for a minute, but that song was mainly about strings.
His music is much like Vanilla to me. Just a little goes along way, but without it, life wouldn't taste as good. Beautiful piece.
Yes, beautiful, and all I've heard from them. Whatever piano was minor in that piece, and not worth the spiral of keys posted. Yeah, it looks kinda cool for a minute, but that song was mainly about strings.
His music is much like Vanilla to me. Just a little goes along way, but without it, life wouldn't taste as good. Beautiful piece.
jchap5 wrote:
Nicely played, can't let word play go unnoticed.
They used that for a commercial?!
Fortunately I don't watch such...
Nicely played, can't let word play go unnoticed.
They used that for a commercial?!
Fortunately I don't watch such...
drews wrote:
Nicely played, can't let word play go unnoticed.
Uplifting and pastoral, like the sensation if we were to avert a complete climate breakdown within the next decade. And I see this composer only drives one car...ein audi
Nicely played, can't let word play go unnoticed.
Music can be like poetry. It doesn't always have to be logical in a conventional sense. It's all about how it makes you feel. Think of the ocean beach. Breakers are all the same, yet each has a character of its own.
Una tortura
laverdakeith wrote:
Couldn't agree more. I also have a beef with how much Bill plays it. I feel like I hear it every time I have RP on - which is darn near daily. It's one of the few songs that will make me get up and switch over to KEXP or KUTX or Radio 6 or FIP.
The song data shows that it has been played twice in last 30 days, which is ridiculous given how many songs there are in the world. If forced to guess, it feels like it has been played twice in the last 30 min. I'd be happy with twice in 30 years....
Overall, though, Thanks Bill for doing what you do.
laverdakeith wrote:
Can't spell
Can't find the PSD button
Republican?
Durge
Can't spell
Can't find the PSD button
Republican?
Saw him in concert last week. Mystical and magical.
Gustov wrote:
I get what you mean. Einaudi's initial statement, albeit very pretty, gets repeated without much variation. It is kind of like watching Saturday Night Live sketches where you get the gag almost immediately but they keep riffing, without exploring any further, until I get angry and insulted (well, at least I do).
One might argue that this piece is a similar approach to a Bach fugue. However, Bach would put the tune through fascinating mathematical, melodic, and emotional transformations which made it divine.
IMHO, of course.
I realize my earlier comment was terse and harsh but I wrote it while the music was playing and, like another reviewer, I found the piece grating; physically uncomfortable.
It has nothing to do with the "pleasant" quality - I can see how people would find it soothing as background music. It demands nothing; it's easy. But it's those very qualities that are so disturbing.
Whatever the composer had to say comes out in the first 30 seconds after which we're offered constant repetition broken only by additional instruments doubling down on the theme. It lacks substance beyond minor amusement.
Like the fragment of a song played in a movie, sometimes the 30 seconds you get to hear are perfect in that moment and nothing else.
It has nothing to do with the "pleasant" quality - I can see how people would find it soothing as background music. It demands nothing; it's easy. But it's those very qualities that are so disturbing.
Whatever the composer had to say comes out in the first 30 seconds after which we're offered constant repetition broken only by additional instruments doubling down on the theme. It lacks substance beyond minor amusement.
Like the fragment of a song played in a movie, sometimes the 30 seconds you get to hear are perfect in that moment and nothing else.
I get what you mean. Einaudi's initial statement, albeit very pretty, gets repeated without much variation. It is kind of like watching Saturday Night Live sketches where you get the gag almost immediately but they keep riffing, without exploring any further, until I get angry and insulted (well, at least I do).
One might argue that this piece is a similar approach to a Bach fugue. However, Bach would put the tune through fascinating mathematical, melodic, and emotional transformations which made it divine.
IMHO, of course.
If you love this music, try searching "Watchtower of Turkey" in youtube, just an advice.
Uplifting and pastoral, like the sensation if we were to avert a complete climate breakdown within the next decade. And I see this composer only drives one car...ein audi
Gustov wrote:
I realize my earlier comment was terse and harsh but I wrote it while the music was playing and, like another reviewer, I found the piece grating; physically uncomfortable.
It has nothing to do with the "pleasant" quality - I can see how people would find it soothing as background music. It demands nothing; it's easy. But it's those very qualities that are so disturbing.
Whatever the composer had to say comes out in the first 30 seconds after which we're offered constant repetition broken only by additional instruments doubling down on the theme. It lacks substance beyond minor amusement.
Like the fragment of a song played in a movie, sometimes the 30 seconds you get to hear are perfect in that moment and nothing else.
It has nothing to do with the "pleasant" quality - I can see how people would find it soothing as background music. It demands nothing; it's easy. But it's those very qualities that are so disturbing.
Whatever the composer had to say comes out in the first 30 seconds after which we're offered constant repetition broken only by additional instruments doubling down on the theme. It lacks substance beyond minor amusement.
Like the fragment of a song played in a movie, sometimes the 30 seconds you get to hear are perfect in that moment and nothing else.
smackiepipe wrote:
Yep. I get the Philip Glass repetitiveness... Reminds me of a Knock-Knock Joke.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass...
Also this song: Requiem for a dream by Clint Mansell
Yep. I get the Philip Glass repetitiveness... Reminds me of a Knock-Knock Joke.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass...
Also this song: Requiem for a dream by Clint Mansell
Proclivities wrote:
Ludovico's music could be called Classical Trance Music. It's more meditative than stimulative.
Ludovico's music could be called Classical Trance Music. It's more meditative than stimulative.
I DO enjoy this guy's music, but this is NOT his best
Down from 8 to 6
Down from 8 to 6
Italian clone of Nyman. Not only in the music, but even in the title. Although, it is pleasant.
I realize my earlier comment was terse and harsh but I wrote it while the music was playing and, like another reviewer, I found the piece grating; physically uncomfortable.
It has nothing to do with the "pleasant" quality - I can see how people would find it soothing as background music. It demands nothing; it's easy. But it's those very qualities that are so disturbing.
Whatever the composer had to say comes out in the first 30 seconds after which we're offered constant repetition broken only by additional instruments doubling down on the theme. It lacks substance beyond minor amusement.
Like the fragment of a song played in a movie, sometimes the 30 seconds you get to hear are perfect in that moment and nothing else.
It has nothing to do with the "pleasant" quality - I can see how people would find it soothing as background music. It demands nothing; it's easy. But it's those very qualities that are so disturbing.
Whatever the composer had to say comes out in the first 30 seconds after which we're offered constant repetition broken only by additional instruments doubling down on the theme. It lacks substance beyond minor amusement.
Like the fragment of a song played in a movie, sometimes the 30 seconds you get to hear are perfect in that moment and nothing else.
I think the ratings tell the story for this piece very well! I gave it a solid "8" because I very much enjoy orchestral instrumentals - always have. Not for rockin' a party, but when I want to trip through "Danville" for a few minutes.
Mind numbing tripe. False drama based on volume. Navel gazing composer.
Wonderful
I DO enjoy this guy's music, but this is not his best
From me 8
From me 8
Musak with no beginning or end just a load of tedious middle. Dreadful
jambo wrote:
Frank... as in Zappa?
... not really my thing, but it was my dad's favourite over frank and that's saying something.
Frank... as in Zappa?
All you need is a xerox.
Laptopdog wrote:
I think this song is trying to hypnotize me.
scruzer wrote:
Yep. I get the Philip Glass repetitiveness... Reminds me of a Knock-Knock Joke.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass...
Love it - really magnificent stuff! His style here is a bit reminiscent of Philip Glass or Steve Reich.... (which you either LOVE or HATE)
Yep. I get the Philip Glass repetitiveness... Reminds me of a Knock-Knock Joke.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass...
I think this song is trying to hypnotize me.
beautiful segue.
i did not know that they even did a mini series on doctor zhivago. i'll check it out just on the merits of the soundtrack. hope it's as good as the original. not really my thing, but it was my dad's favourite over frank and that's saying something.
speaking of frank. bill, wouldn't hurt.
i did not know that they even did a mini series on doctor zhivago. i'll check it out just on the merits of the soundtrack. hope it's as good as the original. not really my thing, but it was my dad's favourite over frank and that's saying something.
speaking of frank. bill, wouldn't hurt.
FlatCat wrote:
I don't particularly enjoy this guy's music but it's odd that you're getting a "fingernails-on-a-blackboard" reaction to it. It's innocuous background music; there's nothing shrill or jarring about it like that (tired) "blackboard" cliché usually implies. I'm not sure if it's his intention for his music to have any deep "substance" - it's meant to be "ambient" sound, meant for relaxation or meditation (I imagine). The repetition or monotony is there by design, criticizing it is like criticizing seascape paintings for depicting too much water. Obviously, everyone responds differently to different music. Hearing Jimmy Buffett usually gives me an adverse reaction, but other folks love his music.
I can understand why people like it, but for me it's worse than fingernails on the blackboard. Hard to put my finger on why. I like some repetitive music, even EDM in small doses. And yet this drives me crazy with its monotony and portentousness. All surface and no substance.
I don't particularly enjoy this guy's music but it's odd that you're getting a "fingernails-on-a-blackboard" reaction to it. It's innocuous background music; there's nothing shrill or jarring about it like that (tired) "blackboard" cliché usually implies. I'm not sure if it's his intention for his music to have any deep "substance" - it's meant to be "ambient" sound, meant for relaxation or meditation (I imagine). The repetition or monotony is there by design, criticizing it is like criticizing seascape paintings for depicting too much water. Obviously, everyone responds differently to different music. Hearing Jimmy Buffett usually gives me an adverse reaction, but other folks love his music.
Amazing piece of music. Like classical progressive trance. How can you call this boring?
7 -> 8 - Most Excellent
I may have made a similar comment about Einaudi's music on another song, but this track, and at least one other, reminds me of the movie soundtrack composer Michael Nyman, who among movies, scored several for UK director Peter Greenaway. This track reminds me somewhat of Nyman's masterful score for The Draughtsman's Contract. Baroque tropes in a New Age style.
Tedious.
To me a strong 7 - Quite Likeable
mdfergy wrote:
I can understand why people like it, but for me it's worse than fingernails on the blackboard. Hard to put my finger on why. I like some repetitive music, even EDM in small doses. And yet this drives me crazy with its monotony and portentousness. All surface and no substance.
I'm amazed that everyone doesn't love this song... I think it's outstanding...
I can understand why people like it, but for me it's worse than fingernails on the blackboard. Hard to put my finger on why. I like some repetitive music, even EDM in small doses. And yet this drives me crazy with its monotony and portentousness. All surface and no substance.
Love it - really magnificent stuff! His style here is a bit reminiscent of Philip Glass or Steve Reich.... (which you either LOVE or HATE)
I'm amazed that everyone doesn't love this song... I think it's outstanding...
Love, love, love Ludovico. This, not so much. Meh.
Horrid. Please stop. please!
fiddler wrote:
Fiddler, you have expressed exactly what was going though my mind. Isn't it amazing how music has the ability to connect people.
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,...
AAAARRRGHHHHH!!!!!!
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,...
AAAARRRGHHHHH!!!!!!
Fiddler, you have expressed exactly what was going though my mind. Isn't it amazing how music has the ability to connect people.
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,...
AAAARRRGHHHHH!!!!!!
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,
Deidle deidle deedle deedle, deidle deidle deedle deedle,...
AAAARRRGHHHHH!!!!!!
Ludovico Einaudi
At peace with the universe....
Earns an enthusiastic '4' for four chords.
Knew who it was before i looked since it sounds like all his other stuff. This year’s muzak.
left over from The Leftovers?
A bit of a loop. Repetitive but beautiful but not cold rainy gloomy day music.
Repetitive. More music in 10s of Radiohead.
PurplePrincess wrote:
Contemplative and emotionally grabbing.
I love Einaudi, I listen to him for hours, his music puts my head in a thoughtful place.
Contemplative and emotionally grabbing.
Overflow of countless of memories and feelings ….
10
My first experience with this song...I like...
Durge
I love Einaudi, I listen to him for hours, his music puts my head in a thoughtful place.
kcar wrote:
Verily.
Lovely, driving, sorrowful.
Verily.
I Love this song...
Ludovico Einaudi, lends me a heart replete with thankfulness
#ILoveRadioParadise
Ludovico Einaudi, lends me a heart replete with thankfulness
#ILoveRadioParadise
Has a celtic feel.
Please. Just. Stop.
Transported me... sublime :)
Lovely, driving, sorrowful.
I thought this was a classical interpretation of "Where Is My Mind"
Bill actually plays one sometimes, a piano version from Maxence Cyrin