Metallica is quite possible the greatest musical group of all time. Since seventh grade they have been the standard by which I have judged all other music. And if you dismiss that, you are a sorry judge of music. To those unfamiliar with classical Metallica, let me tell you that the arraignments are on par with any type of music you will find. At least for this untrained ear. I still discover nuances of Metallica today. Metallica are true originals. Metallica is our Bach.
I first became interested in Johan Sebastian Bach when I read GEB. Bach is a figure of some importance in that book. I had, of course, listened to classical music like anyone else in America. So, I really didn’t give Bach much regard during the early parts of reading GEB. Slowly, I started to think that maybe I was missing something.
Amazon and The Musical Offering
I finally decided I should give Bach a try. I downloaded his famous Musical Offering from Amazon. Of course there were a couple of “offerings”. I chose the most approved; perhaps you have a better taste or another recording.
I was no short of amazed. I have grown to love the tracks. Bach is an absolute master. I compare it to a soundtrack to a movie; the greatest soundtrack to any movie ever. The themes seem to weave back in and fro. The complex compositions astound me. The fact that Bach wrote a 6 voice fugue and here it is, for anyone to listen to, is a miracle (and here it is to figure out). Its like he is just screwing around with the audience sometimes (but just a little). But not really, because as awesome as it all is, the end lacks that egocentric tone that some other composers exult.
I would wonder what Metallica, and a symphony, could do with Back’s Musical Offering? I would love to hear that!
