Classical music lover tries out "pop" for the GU

[DanielS]

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An extract:

"I am sent upstairs to a seated area, relieved not to be standing below, where later the repressed rhythmic nodding and jerky movements of the audience will resolve themselves into terrifying, ricocheting leaps. There are women here, but the vibe is deeply male. Nothing could have prepared me from the musical attack, the violent assault of sound that ensues. There does seem to be an upper line going on, but what is mostly in evidence is a grinding bass. I experience this evening as an unpleasant vibration between the sternum and jaw bone.

 

Occasionally, something melodic reveals itself. On Master of Puppets, the title track of their 1986 album, I note decorated, descending sequences that sound like something Vivaldi could have written. I wonder what this would sound like transcribed for the harpsichord. More restful, certainly. Finally, I can escape and cycle home (metal fans tend not to be cyclists). The following morning, after a night of nauseous, pounding dreams, my ears are still ringing. "

 

Metallica on the harpsichord - would love to hear that.

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