CSO Concert/Spring Film

Written by Joshua Iyer
Published: May 18, 2014 at 8:20 PM [UTC]

This afternoon from 1pm-3pm I got to see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra playing live! The theme was all of Beethoven’s works (so, symphonies 4, 5, 8, and 9, plus his violin concerto). It was also a family community concert, which educational quips in between pieces about Beethoven as a person. Each piece had a different emotion to it, which made the concert very well-rounded, and I was analyzing each piece in my head as I listened. It was also cool because up until today, I had just been listening to recordings of these pieces; to hear them live is an experience like no other, which is why I always love live orchestras. I know especially how awesome it was during the last couple of summers, seeing concerts during warm summer evenings, and I think we’re going to try to go to some concerts as a family this summer, too. :)

Also, since I’ve never really talked about this before, in Spanish class we got a ‘final project’ which is to make a film (see it below). Of course, this was right up my alley, because I love film and obviously want to become a film composer. Luckily, I got good group-mates who were as eager as me about this (one member was a really good director in planning out the film, and maybe wanted to go into directing, so I asked him to recommend me for music when he did). Anyways, we had a lot of fun recording, and after last Wednesday night, the project turned to me for editing and music. I wrote down my ideas on the piano in my notebook, then transferred them into the film, making sure each moment hit at the right accent points. It was so cool when the puzzle pieces snapped into place as I was working! Last night I had my friend edit two of the four tracks in the film. By edit, I mean put into a software he uses to make Finale’s MIDI into an amazing orchestration that sounds incredible! I hope you’ll enjoy it when you watch the film. In any case, enjoy!

On one final note, this Tuesday is our Pops Concert! This year’s theme is Classic Rock, and during the actual concert, we’re going to have, along with the orchestra of acoustic instruments, a quartet of electric instruments, electric guitar, electric bass, and drums. It’ll be a cool night, especially for the parents! Mr. Burck has been showing us his old record player and how records like the 45 work. It’s very interesting stuff, too… In a way, I think the old record players are even cooler then today’s technology, but you know.

Anyways, thanks for reading! Sorry it’s been so long since I last posted, I’ve just been so busy. Enjoy the film if you watch it! I guess I'll call it the spring film, if we're still doing something this summer.... :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0j57ESx38s

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