Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Music Set #249 - Pachelbel - Canon

Johann Pachelbel
[ˈjoːhan ˈpaxɛlbəl]  (1653 – 1706)

Canon is a polyphonic technique in which several voices play the same music, entering in sequence. 
 
In Pachelbel's Canon, there are 3 voices (violins) engaged in canon, plus an independent 4th voice, the basso continuo 
- a voicy version
 
It experienced a tremendous surge in popularity during the 1970s, probably due to a recording by Jean-François Paillard in 1970.
* Jean-François Paillard Chamber Orchestra - a popular version
* How Where When - a lovely version

Now one of the most recognized and famous baroque compositions, it has in recent years become extremely popular for use in weddings (rivalling that of Wagner's Bridal Chorus).
* 我的野蛮女友 / 엽기적인그녀 - a courageous version
* What she was doing - a digital version
Bonus:
* Patene Commercial - a touching version
* string quartet - a funny version

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