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Frédéric Chopin — Nocturne No. 01 in B flat minor
Album: The Complete Nocturnes & Impromptus (Claudio Arrau, piano)
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Released: 1833
Length: 5:40
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This guy is a hack, a shill, a wannabe.  I give it a 10.
 zon00460 wrote:

The 18th century were horrible music times but the 19th cenrury did it much better.
Satie, Debussy and lots more.


What a load of cock.  The greatest composer of all time (JS Bach) was active in the 18th century, as were Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart and countless others whose shoes Satie doubtless would himself agree he is not fit to polish.
Welp, from the garden in the mountains of Michoacan on an early October Sunday afternoon, I can only say...thanks for playing that, William.
 chiplueck wrote:

Ok, this track has made me seriously re-evaluate my "I'm not into Chopin" stance.



Nice!
 Edweirdo wrote:
I used to play this piece (sadly not within a hundred miles of the quality of Arrau's interpretation )


But how nice, regardless, to be able to play this piece!
The shifts in dynamics with this pianist are sometimes a little jarring, but I appreciate that he's going for it. 
Sublime
 Patersg wrote:

I see 12 listeners have voted this a "1". What sort of dullard do you have to be to vote that way for a masterpiece? Geez



As Mr. T would say, "Pity the fools."
Spectacular. Ran through at least "fitty" emotions while listening.
Can you imagine being somewhere in the neighborhood when Chopin was composing this and, maybe, hearing it for the first time as it wafted out the open window and into your ears as he was working it out?  What a moment that must have been, eh?  'Cause it still gives goosebumps today.  Good music...it's timeless isn't it?

Highlow
American Net'Zen
 Proclivities wrote:

In 1833 it was only released as a digital download.  The vinyl and CD weren't released until 1836.



Thanks, I would never have even though to look this up
 Phoenix68 wrote:

Who is actually playing the piano here? I don't think we managed to have access to an actual recording of Chopin himself playing  his own Nocturne! I will try to find the album cover somewhere and see whether I can find out a bit more...



Album: The Complete Nocturnes & Impromptus (Claudio Arrau, piano)
Any song still playing after almost 200 years gets an automatic 10 in my book!
Well that was a seamless segue from Rag'n'Bone Man's "Human". Well done.
 john_m_hopkins wrote:
Also available on 15"/15ips reel-to-reel?
 
It's all they had in 1833
Well, you got me. I adore anything by Chopin. Wonderful, thank you so much.
I recently read that Poland is dealing with controversy that there's speculation that Chopin was actually gay and had letters of romance written to male companions at the time. Poland being one of the worst countries for LGBTQ awareness and support...it's a shame that it matters. Love is love...and beautiful music is beautiful music no matter what a composer's orientation is. Chopin should be known for his compositions...not companions.
I used to play this piece (sadly not within a hundred miles of the quality of Arrau's interpretation )
Ok, this track has made me seriously re-evaluate my "I'm not into Chopin" stance.
 cob427uk1 wrote:
Breathtaking to throw this into the mix. As ever Bill not an expected turn musically but so refreshing and cleans the palate for the following track. cant wait.
 
On this particular Friday 9/4/20 - it's "Good Vibrations" by the Beach Boys.  Interesting segue indeed.
 zon00460 wrote:
The 18th century were horrible music times but the 19th cenrury did it much better.
Satie, Debussy and lots more.
 

You are a romantic perhaps?
 zon00460 wrote:
The 18th century were horrible music times but the 19th cenrury did it much better.
Satie, Debussy and lots more.
 
They were just what was trending at the time really...
What a transition! Rag'nBone Man's Human into the leading notes of one of Chopin's masterpieces.
Utterly sublime, Have to stop work and let it flow over me... 
The 18th century were horrible music times but the 19th cenrury did it much better.
Satie, Debussy and lots more.
Also available on 15"/15ips reel-to-reel?
Chopin is not showy.  His music always feels more about emotion than bravado.  But sometimes you listen and wonder how one person can be playing both parts.
my words cannot express how I love this one
Gotta love his signature. Very Ben Franklin.
This is the definition of "Godlike"
Masterful connection with the piano from I'm only human!
Really makes me think of Keith Jarrett.
thanks for some culture beside R&B ...sometimes.
I have this very CD, it is a delightful -73 minutes.
Pure bliss, especially right after "Human." :-)
Breathtaking to throw this into the mix. As ever Bill not an expected turn musically but so refreshing and cleans the palate for the following track. cant wait.
Ahh, such a perfect change into this from Human (Magic Garden Sessions) (artist: Rag'n'Bone Man), I really did think that the outro for that song is this song. 
The sun is coming up on a Cornish coastline and Chopin completes the idyll.
Exquisite
 Kicks schreef:


 

Oof, nice segue Bill, from Human by Rag'n'Bone Man, keytastic!
 Proclivities schreef:

In 1833 werd het alleen vrijgegeven als een digitale download. Het vinyl en de CD werden pas in 1836 uitgebracht.
 

GOTTA LOVE CHOPPING
Always makes me think of the public radio gift my parents got ages ago - a pad of note papers with "Chopin Liszt" written on the top.  
 idiot_wind wrote:
Ohhhh, for crying out loud!

Chopin...for a Friday afternoon?   Really?

What happen to RnR? You know. Get us pumped up for the weekend!
 
Perhaps you should pump yourself.
Ohhhh, for crying out loud!

Chopin...for a Friday afternoon?   Really?

What happen to RnR? You know. Get us pumped up for the weekend!
What a great segue from Rag'nBone Man's "Human" to this!
I can see the dancers...and I rest...magical, from the past and the present, the future...this will last forever.
wow
Soooooooo many thanks!!!!!
Nothing wrong with the piece, but this recording?
This breathing(?) noise constantly took away my attention.  And don't tell me I'd hear it in a live concert too!
GOTTA LOVE CHOPPING
 Patersg wrote:
I see 12 listeners have voted this a "1". What sort of dullard do you have to be to vote that way for a masterpiece? Geez
 
"Too many notes" for them.
I see 12 listeners have voted this a "1". What sort of dullard do you have to be to vote that way for a masterpiece? Geez
Chopin is my favorite classical composer. Artur Rubinstein was the best performer of Chopin's works IMHO.
Outstanding.
 Proclivities wrote:
In 1833 it was only released as a digital download.  The vinyl and CD weren't released until 1836.
 
What about the 8-track?
 Noé wrote:
Chopin, Satie hummmm what a pleasure time !!! But are you sure the album is 
Released in 1833 ??  {#Stupid}  {#Yell}
 
In 1833 it was only released as a digital download.  The vinyl and CD weren't released until 1836.
 Noé wrote:
Chopin, Satie hummmm what a pleasure time !!! But are you sure the album is
Released in 1833 ??  {#Stupid}  {#Yell}
 


This music is like a gentle, tender caress.
Chopin, Satie hummmm what a pleasure time
Thank you for this
Chopin, on my way to a farewell.
Oh shoot... I thought this was Debussy!

My faux pas!
 
Chopin is one of my favorite composers.  Giving this an 8.  First time I've heard on RP.
Perfect, just what I needed.

 
 ch83575 wrote:
I believe that the piano is one of mankind's greatest achievements.
 
They're as intimidating as hell, but, yes, I agree.
Incredible that you can be listening to this while reading comments on it and LOL.
Splendid!
PSD'd into a lovely other world.
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Well, it's no Limp Bizkit, but I guess it's OK.
When does the drum solo kick in?

 
{#Roflol} Which puts me in mind of the Spinal Tap scene, where Nigel Tuffnell is playing a thoughtful piano number, then the interviewer asks him what it's called and he says "Lick my love pump".
I made a wisely segued PSD from a Death Cab for Cutie drone about a passenger seat to a first-class ticket on this timeless glorious classical wayback machine. 
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Well, it's no Limp Bizkit, but I guess it's OK.
When does the drum solo kick in?

 
{#Stop} {#Roflol}

No one emoticon can capture my horror and laughter. 
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
A little more classical in the RP mix would be good.

 
Agreed.
A little more classical in the RP mix would be good.
This is not in my taste range for music but I have to say, I am enjoying listening to it right now
BILL / REBECCA - Simple Sister & Nocturne No. 1 in the SAME SET!  This is why I pay to listen to this radio station.  And into Tori Amos - nice.  There is nothing on the radio that comes close to 'Paradise' - ergo the name.  Thanks as always...g
 
Any complaints about the music, please address them to Zeus, Buddha, God or your choice of Creator appellations. 
BRAVO RADIO PARADISE {#Clap}
My wife prefers Shoppin'...
 
 luisrey wrote:

fine by me too

 
nice injection of musical genius to my morning!

{#Hearteyes}
Well, it's no Limp Bizkit, but I guess it's OK.
When does the drum solo kick in?
 ScottN wrote:

Fine by me! {#Cheers}

 
fine by me too
 westslope wrote:
Beautiful. RP could double the time allocated to classical music and I would view that as an improvement.

Reckon that most hard-core prog rock fans would feel the same.   

 
Fine by me! {#Cheers}
Beautiful. RP could double the time allocated to classical music and I would view that as an improvement.

Reckon that most hard-core prog rock fans would feel the same.   
 rashad wrote:

Who's this guy? Needs to change his publicist and maybe his label - kinda nice, but they seriously need to rebrand him maybe, snappy name and a one word title for that k'board piece.

 Naw, it'll never catch on...


{#Roflol}And such an uncool name as Frédéric is a definite loser ;-)
 GeorgeMWoods wrote:
Gorgeous! What a classy radio station!

 
Couldn't agree more
Floating away
{#Flamed}
Night, now, flat minor I am, And this exactly now. May be evolution is all about encountering the perfect sound at this random moment
 ladron wrote:
Many of the classical music selections on Radio Paradise feel out of place to me. Not this, though.

 
totally agree with these words.
Somehow this blends wonderfully into the mix...
Many of the classical music selections on Radio Paradise feel out of place to me. Not this, though.
Gorgeous! What a classy radio station!
 fitzworld wrote:
I dated Chopin in high school but he dumped me for a bassoon player.


 
His over-the-moon with the goofy bassoon ended all too soon for that boozy buffoon!

His sister Kate was hot I tell you. 

My favorite Nocturne. I see images of country estates at dusk when I hear this. 
Have to love RP; thanks for the great mix Bill, enjoying in Kyoto.
I believe that the piano is one of mankind's greatest achievements.
Wonderful combo!
Right Said Frederic!
Thank you Bill. Chopin's Nocturnes are wonderfully uplifting and relaxing. Pure genius.
Love the "Nocturne" theme! Maybe something from Nick Cave's album Nocturama is next?
Chopin always sounds good. Thanks!
Beautiful!  More Chopin please Bill. {#Sunny}
Stunned at the beauty.
Tori Amos also performed well this thing
 glen1n1m wrote:

That is due to the dynamic range compression used here.  You will notice the noise floor (hiss) getting louder during quiet passages, then going away once there is a crescendo.  I personally don't prefer this but it makes sense for ipods and car listening as all of the music gets presented to you at about the same volume. 
Sorry Bill,  this is a soapbox issue for me.
 
The overuse of compression has become a plague. Some compression is absolutely necessary, but the current tendency is to super compress everything. I think you are right, in that car and ipod listening has had a good deal to do with this, but the tendency seems to have gained a momentum of it's own and gotten completely out of hand. It's just bad audio engineering.
I'm drawn. I'm captivated. This is so beautiful. Love Chopin.
 lathyris wrote:
Oh wow. Why oh why did I stop playing piano to play guitar? My guitar can't do this.
 
If it's any consolation: pianos cost a lot more, and they're much harder to carry around. 
Beautiful music.
Beautiful music to start the day, thanks Bill :-)

Who's this guy? Needs to change his publicist and maybe his label - kinda nice, but they seriously need to rebrand him maybe, snappy name and a one word title for that k'board piece.

 

Naw, it'll never catch on...


 pelucid wrote:


Yes. I can hear it too. But for some reason it makes it pretty cool to hear. Nice to imagine the pianist playing this so passionately.

 
That is due to the dynamic range compression used here.  You will notice the noise floor (hiss) getting louder during quiet passages, then going away once there is a crescendo.  I personally don't prefer this but it makes sense for ipods and car listening as all of the music gets presented to you at about the same volume. 
Sorry Bill,  this is a soapbox issue for me.


The pianist Claudi Arau, was a Chilean who lived an interesting life
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Arrau

 romeotuma wrote:


Frédéric François Chopin — February 22, 1810 — October 17, 1849... incredible virtuoso... this music is soooo good for the ears...

 
 
I sort of went away during this song - what a wonderful place to which it transported me! I was sorry to come back. Please play more of this!! TOTAL RadioParadise... {#Meditate}
Man, given the song you just played,(Harlem Nocturn) you are just badass music programmin' sons a guns. This is why I listen to 'rp'.
Thanks.
Play more Fred.
Arrau is sans pareil in this music. (Plus he's been around a long time, judging by the release date).

iNCREDIBLE SEGUE FROM hARLEM nOCTURNE~
Oh wow. Why oh why did I stop playing piano to play guitar? My guitar can't do this.
simply beautiful!
 quietman wrote:
Thanks, Bill. The classical nearly always makes me stop, pay attention, and smile. It's also fun to contemplate the segues before and after; how classical connects into and intermeshes with the other more current selections you play here. Simply beautiful.