Sunday, December 11, 2011
"little" Fugue in G minor by J.S. Bach (1685 - 1750)
This has been one of my favorite fugues of all time, but it wasn't really until we studied fugues in theory class that I realized how amazing they were. Then, when I began playing organ at my church (not very well mind you), I realized how impossible the pedal parts would be, especially when you're keeping other parts of the fugue going in the hands. Drummers are impressive because they can keep all their limbs independent and free of each other, but they've got nothing on organists who can play any of Bach's fugues. The subject of the fugue is one of the most recognizable, since by the time each of the four voices enter you can hum the tune back. The fugue is called "little" because there is another fugue by Bach in G minor that is longer in length. It makes me want to practice more on the organ. Oh if only I had 5 hours more in the day than anyone else...or, perhaps I could get trapped in an endless cycle like the movie "Ground Hog Day" where I am forced to keep reliving the same day over and over again. I would use that time to work on musical stuff, or at least that's my plan when that happens to me. Yeah, I'm kind of tired right now, but at least this blog is getting some really unfiltered free writing from my mind right now, eh?
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