Women Composers – Part 4
Elizabeth Moonlight takes us on a journey through music history to discover some remarkable women composers. In part four the romantic era.
Music is a big part of our virtual worlds. In this section we try to highlight some music pieces that have featured in one of the 3DX venues or that have some special significance otherwise. We also try to delve into some of the more obscure corners of musical history for your entertainment. If you have a suggestion for a music topic, please let us know.
Women Composers – Part 3
Elizabeth Moonlight takes us on a journey through music history to discover some remarkable women composers. In part three the classical era.
Women Composers – Part 2
Elizabeth Moonlight takes us on a journey through music history to discover some remarkable women composers. In part two the Baroque period.
Women Composers – Part 1
Elizabeth Moonlight takes us on a journey through music history to discover some remarkable women composers.
SOS
Beethoven? Abba? Morse? Help! SOS. A previous blog describes how Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony starts with the famous rhythm ta-ta-ta-taaa (♪♪♪ ♩), which in Morse Code symbolises the letter ‘V’. Of course, Beethoven did not use the Morse Code to inspire his composition, as Morse Code was invented some 30 years after Beethoven wrote this symphony. Probably...
Pachelbel’s Canon
This is the second entry in our series of articles that explores the connection between modern pop, rock and metal songs with the world of classical music. In this article we will explore the influence of Pachelbel’s Canon on some modern pop and rock songs. https://youtu.be/Pppexz-KKig?feature=shared How Pachelbel’s Canon left a mark on modern pop and...
