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Ludwig van Beethoven is the smartest musician in the above list.
I would probably have picked Mozart, too. ;-)Chi Meson said:What an odd collection. If you're going to include Hayden and Bach and Hendrix, where the heck is Boy George?
I had to pick Bach, but really he's #2.
Chi Meson said:I had to pick Bach, but really he's #2.
humanino said:I think if you really would like to compare them, you would have to compare where they took music from, and where they brought it to. It seems to me in this regards, although I love Hendrix, his contribution to music is negligible compared to the classical guys. Now, it also seems to me Bach has most contributed in the history, at least within this list. But it's hard to tell.
Does Gene Krupa do anything for you?turbo-1 said:Percussion: Buddy Rich or John Bonham (can't decide)
Freeman Dyson said:For songwriters I would agree with Dylan. I also really like Paul Simon and Neil Diamond.
Yup, as does Max Roach. In bands, I was generally guitar+vocals, though I would occasionally sit in on drums. Somehow, when I listen to Led Zep, I usually find myself following Bonham, though. He was the heart of that band, IMOdlgoff said:Does Gene Krupa do anything for you?
turbo-1 said:Electric guitar: Robben Ford
Vocals: Bobby Bland
Songwriter: Bob Dylan
Percussion: Buddy Rich or John Bonham (can't decide)
His leads are just a bit "off" though. He ranges through some odd scales that don't fall into the minor pentatonic pattern, except incidentally. The deviations are small, but significant.chaoticflow said:Robben Ford has got to be the king of blues phrasing though. His stuff is amazing.
turbo-1 said:His leads are just a bit "off" though. He ranges through some odd scales that don't fall into the minor pentatonic pattern, except incidentally. The deviations are small, but significant.
Ford is one-of-a-kind. He might base much of his music on blues/fusion, but the odd runs that he uses don't fit the mold. If you try to write down his leads, you'll see runs of notes that are separated by single, double, single, double steps (fret positions).chaoticflow said:Yeah, he borrows notes from around the scale but those borrowed notes make his playing much more expressive. Any other players in the same league turbo?
turbo-1 said:Ford is one-of-a-kind. He might base much of his music on blues/fusion, but the odd runs that he uses don't fit the mold. If you try to write down his leads, you'll see runs of notes that are separated by single, double, single, double steps (fret positions).
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential composers in the history of Western music. He was born in 1770 and his musical career spanned from the classical to the romantic era.
Beethoven is considered the smartest musician in the battle because of his unmatched talent and genius in composing music. He was able to push the boundaries of traditional music and create groundbreaking works that still continue to inspire and influence musicians today.
Beethoven is often ranked among the top musicians of all time, alongside other greats such as Mozart, Bach, and Brahms. His compositions are highly acclaimed for their technical mastery, emotional depth, and innovation, solidifying his place as one of the greatest musicians in history.
Some of Beethoven's most famous works include his nine symphonies, such as the iconic "Symphony No. 5" and "Symphony No. 9" (also known as the "Choral Symphony"), as well as his piano sonatas, such as the "Moonlight Sonata" and "Pathetique Sonata". He also composed numerous string quartets, concertos, and choral works.
Beethoven's gradual loss of hearing, starting in his late twenties, had a profound impact on his music. Despite his deafness, he continued to compose and create some of his most famous works, expressing his emotions and ideas through his music. His deafness also led him to experiment with new techniques and forms, resulting in some of his most innovative and groundbreaking works.