Requiescat in Pace

Hello, I'm a cellist who struggles to make a living/career out of it. But I do hope that it'll work out in the end. This used to be a blog that posted music from time to time, but I've gotten enough warnings from the Tumblr staff that I had to stop...

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A brief history of the Internet being suspicious of Ted Cruz’s identity

A "Maury" look-alike was just the latest entry in a three-year-old conspiracy theory that questions whether the Republican presidential candidate is really who he claims to be.

Give it up Ted, stop running from who you really are

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this is the kinda shit that keeps me up at night

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here we are ten minutes later and my brother asks me “are you still laughing at that lizard”

[dukebaluk]

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZbJOE9zNjw)

Pretty stoked to learn Shostakovich Symphony 10! This second movement is too good. 

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The Effect of Snow, Sunset, Eragny by Camille Pissarro

(via @lonequixote)

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people have so much time on their hands bye?

[dukebaluk]

I know I want to go to conservatory for graduate studies, but I sometimes wonder if I'm even dedicated enough to music. I keep wanting to take days off practicing, which makes me feel both relaxed and frustrated.

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Happy Third Birthday, Music Theory Augmented!!

We’re really glad nobody gave us this cake:

…which we transcribed and graded:

Click the play button at the top of this post to hear what it sounds like.

[saramcclarinet]

lesson: be very careful when trying to be nice to a musician. 

[dukebaluk]

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sycH-zf6_J0)

I think I’m going to have an Icelandic Hymn phase.. 

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Maul

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Hasn’t he suffered enough yet?

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anime boy kiss suddenly guitar

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please youtube do not tempt me

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“Never forget the days I spent with you. Continue to be my friend, as you will always find me yours.” 

“Nothing is more intolerable than to have admit to yourself your own errors.” 

“I shall seize fate by the throat; it will never bend me completely to its will.”

“Applaud my friends, the comedy is over… [on his death bed]”  ― Ludwig van Beethoven

http://youtu.be/QDViACDYxnQ?t=14m26s

I’ve just been reading quotes by Beethoven on the internets (can’t really confirm if they’re actually what he’s said/written), and my impression of him is that he was someone who struggled in society, but if you were his friend, he was fiercely loyal to you (regardless of what color or gender you were) - he didn’t care for petty small talk or conform to social etiquette. Instead, my impression is that he wore his heart on his sleeves, and he only valued a deeper and much more meaningful friendship. There is even that famous story of him refusing to accept an apology/dedicate a violin sonata to a violin virtuoso (I forget his name) because he insulted one of Beethoven’s lady friend. 

Today, Beethoven probably has the biggest figure/influence in classical music, casting a huge shadow over everybody else. When we begin to learn his music, I think there is a bit of hesitation for a lot of us simply because his music carries a lot of weight, and to carry that responsibility can be daunting. But I feel that if we put in all our effort to learn and play his music honestly and loyally, then he would let you into his inner circle of friends; he would never betray you, never put you down for the lack of your skills, and never allow anyone else to insult you. 

Of course, these are only my impressions, something I thought about just by reading some of his quotes. I may have completely misread his character, but as of right now, he’s quickly becoming one of my role models. I will never be the genius he was, but I definitely aspire to have some his qualities, like being a loyal friend: encouraging them with their studies, talking and listening to them to give help and support, and never letting anybody else say anything about them otherwise. 

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HAPPY 245TH BIRTHDAY FOR BEETHOVEN!

Reblogging what my thoughts were of him from 2 years ago, and honestly, my opinions haven’t changed.

I’ve had wonderful opportunities to play some of his orchestral pieces since writing this post, including his Violin concerto and symphonies 4, 9 and (currently) 2.

I also really like that quote of his, “seize fate by its throat; never bend completely to its will.” I’ve come to terms with my own musical abilities and decided that it doesn’t matter that I’m not a musical prodigy or not superbly talented with it; I’d rather practice hard and get to where I want to be rather than leaving it up to fate.