Not sure if you like classical? (Classical in general)

Member Name: pebbles

Product:	Classical in general
Date:	10/10/01 (83 review reads)
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Advantages: calming, peaceful

Disadvantages: not trying it sooner

Well this was me not so long ago! I had
memories of school and being forced to listen and appreciate, enjoy it's melody, harmony and chords! What on earth did the music teacher do to me? It was as if I switched off as soon as I heard any hint of classical. I'm sure I speak for many out there.

That changed when my husband, who has enjoyed classical for many years introduced me to it;gently of course. He brought me a CD called 'Unforgettable classics'(by EMI) the themes from advertisements. At first I could only picture the advert, but the more I listened the more the picture on the tv disappeared and I had my own image. If only the music teacher led us in gently too.

It includes well known tracks such as Bach's Air on a G string (causes many a titter I'm sure) this is used for the Hamlet ad, and Tchaikovshy's Dance of the Reed Flutes (from the 'Nutcracker' ballet) this was used for the infamous Cadbury's Fruit and Nut advert. Mozart, Verdi, Holst and Beethoven are introduced amongst the tracks.

In the past I would have shuddered at the thought of listening to them, but the tunes are delightful and I guess it's never too late to learn and gain new expereinces. 'From many an acorn an oak tree grows', and you move on to listen to other classical symphonies wihtout the horror of the music lesson from school.

Anyone who is or was like me, it's worth trying a gentle approach, shut your eyes and enjoy.

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