RE: Classical Musical Exploration: The Alternative Tuning and Just Intonation of Ben Johnston
Very good information and understanding that well tempered (Bach-well tempered clavier) music is actually out of tune or out of natural overtones. I have myself worked to find and tune music with the human nature or structure. Like the solfeggio tones of the chakras. This would work to tune the vibrations of our body and consciousness and help to elevate the spirit of the being. I know I have never had chills from a piano performance, though there are many beautiful ones played. They lay solely in stings, vocals, brass, woodwinds played at the master level. The performances that can make the micro adjustment of the pure tuning. I feel their is a correlation with the disharmonies in the world. Our music is out of tune and so is humanity. I am new here and have joined to post my compositions and to dialog with others. Music to come from me... Peace
I'll look forward to hearing your compositions!
I'm still wrapping my head around the maths involved in music, but what I'm finding is that the 12-tone system seems to be a necessary compromise that allows for key changes, and for singers and instruments to play together. It's starting to feel a bit like Godel's incompleteness theorem! But you're right, voice and strings allow us to approach "pure harmony" in a way that keyboards and fretted instruments never do.
You may love this one. It is amazingly crazy..
It makes me want to retune my harpsicord and try to play some Bach.
It is great until there is a modulation. Like you said...
Happy Holidays.
Thanks, @energikar. Just looking at that guitar makes my eyes hurt but the sound really is lovely.
Happy holidays to you as well!