Antonio Vivaldi — Allegro, Concerto in G Major, Op 4 No 3
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I scored a 9? what the hell is wrong with me? dial it up, allegro, boy.
On_The_Beach wrote:
LOL! Too funny!
Not many people are aware that Vivaldi pioneered the "shredding" and "tapping" techniques, popularized centuries later by Eddie Van Halen and others.
Was often heard to say before performing a new composition, "Check this shit out, homies".
Was often heard to say before performing a new composition, "Check this shit out, homies".
LOL! Too funny!
Not many people are aware that Vivaldi pioneered the "shredding" and "tapping" techniques, popularized centuries later by Eddie Van Halen and others.
Was often heard to say before performing a new composition, "Check this shit out, homies".
Was often heard to say before performing a new composition, "Check this shit out, homies".
westslope wrote:
Yes. I Agree.
What a terrific way to start the morning!
Yes. I Agree.
What a terrific way to start the morning!
COVER TUNE
TheKing2 wrote:
That is a nice cover of this Deep Purple track.
That is a nice cover of this Vivaldi track.
That is a nice cover of this Deep Purple track.
pvg44 wrote:
What? Perhaps entire concertos could be played, but in regards to this particular piece, I think it fits wherever it is heard. it's a beautiful piece of music to be listened to. Like toys that should be played with rather than put on a shelf, classical music should be played wherever possible and not considered some intimidating relic of aristocracy that can't possibly be understood by the great unwashed.
This is part of a great segue playing right now: Ruben Gonzalez "Cumbanchero" -> David Lindley "Gimme Da 'Ting" -> Happy Mondays "Step On" -> Vampire Weekend "A-Punk" -> Vivaldi -> New Pornographers "Moves."
Try playing those songs in that order on YouTube or Apple Music or Spotify. Those with more musical knowledge/ability will describe the commonalities better than I can, but most of us will catch on just by listening.
Bill's a genius at this. When RP is on a roll, it expands your musical horizons like a good FM station could do in your teens.
What? Perhaps entire concertos could be played, but in regards to this particular piece, I think it fits wherever it is heard. it's a beautiful piece of music to be listened to. Like toys that should be played with rather than put on a shelf, classical music should be played wherever possible and not considered some intimidating relic of aristocracy that can't possibly be understood by the great unwashed.
This is part of a great segue playing right now: Ruben Gonzalez "Cumbanchero" -> David Lindley "Gimme Da 'Ting" -> Happy Mondays "Step On" -> Vampire Weekend "A-Punk" -> Vivaldi -> New Pornographers "Moves."
Try playing those songs in that order on YouTube or Apple Music or Spotify. Those with more musical knowledge/ability will describe the commonalities better than I can, but most of us will catch on just by listening.
Bill's a genius at this. When RP is on a roll, it expands your musical horizons like a good FM station could do in your teens.
That is a nice cover of this Vivaldi track.
rocklandlove wrote:I LOVE RP and its gorgeous sets!
Except... hate to say this, but...
(( face palm )) achh... you guys are SO awesome at segues, but when you go from an iconic piece like Eleanor Rigby to a completely generic baroque piece by Vivaldi (not one of his better ones) I feel the whole thing gets cheapened.
"Classical music" is not just segue material. It is a whole universe unto itself, and while it can be beautifully mixed in to rock/free-form sets, I feel that it requires a little more sophistication in its use. It's more, in other words, than just how it sounds in that set. Please use with care!
pvg44 wrote:
What? Perhaps entire concertos could be played, but in regards to this particular piece, I think it fits wherever it is heard. it's a beautiful piece of music to be listened to. Like toys that should be played with rather than put on a shelf, classical music should be played wherever possible and not considered some intimidating relic of aristocracy that can't possibly be understood by the great unwashed.
Well, that, and they both have cellos and violins in them so there is that commonality ...
thollenbeck wrote:
I can just imagine William recording a Vivaldi warning :)
And then suddenly, and without warning, some Vivaldi. I love this station!
I can just imagine William recording a Vivaldi warning :)
Vivaldy, Ozzy great...grand daddy !
Released: 1712
Now I'm picturing people in 18th century Italy and Germany running to the shops to get the newest woodcut record album of Vivaldi.
I love hearing baroque tuning (A=415 Hz) on pieces from this era. Vivaldi is always a great choice. More please!
Simply stupendous. Thanks to RP for dropping classical gems like this one from time to time. Music does not get better than this imo.
ah oui mais là c'est italien :) So italian :)
What a fucking genius Vivaldi was
Rockit999 wrote:
I AGREE!!!
Come on guys & gals...this is IT! Out of this world music. Listen & Love!
10
I AGREE!!!
Come on guys & gals...this is IT! Out of this world music. Listen & Love!
10
10
hutstar wrote:
And Again ;) but totally fits
Interesting, a month later, the same segue from Elbow to Vivaldi...
Interesting, a month later, the same segue from Elbow to Vivaldi...
Roguewarer wrote:
Interesting, a month later, the same segue from Elbow to Vivaldi...
wow.
Segue from Elbow to this.
RP is freaking MAGICAL!!!
Segue from Elbow to this.
RP is freaking MAGICAL!!!
Interesting, a month later, the same segue from Elbow to Vivaldi...
wow.
Segue from Elbow to this.
RP is freaking MAGICAL!!!
Segue from Elbow to this.
RP is freaking MAGICAL!!!
TrevorWGoodchild wrote:
This is Heads above Elbow.
This is an excellent transition from One Day Like This by Elbow, different genres, but the tonality, timbre and melodies matched well enough for a smooth track change to a slightly different genre. 2 thumbs up on song order here.
This is Heads above Elbow.
This is an excellent transition from One Day Like This by Elbow, different genres, but the tonality, timbre and melodies matched well enough for a smooth track change to a slightly different genre. 2 thumbs up on song order here.
garyalex wrote:
No, he wasn't.
There was.
Unfortunately for those hoping to topple things, the collusion was those claiming there was some sort of collusion.
No, he wasn't.
There was.
Unfortunately for those hoping to topple things, the collusion was those claiming there was some sort of collusion.
aelfheld wrote:
Except the NO COLLUSION guy was right.
No, he wasn't.
Except the NO COLLUSION guy was right.
No, he wasn't.
kingart wrote:
Except the NO COLLUSION guy was right.
You sound a bit like that bloviating what's his name guy who keeps howling NO COLLUSION.
Except the NO COLLUSION guy was right.
I listened to this song like 10 years ago on RP... I bought the disc ! in the Audi TT car that was awesome on french roads ! :D
Just like my second favorite music streaming source Keep Real Variety in Music.
Vivaldi followed by the Four Tops
Keep the magnificent variety coming Bill love it
Yodester wrote:
My kind of guy. Great music sounds better when it's shaking your bones.
These guys are playing very violently...
My dad used to play this full volume until the house shook! :)
My kind of guy. Great music sounds better when it's shaking your bones.
These guys are playing very violently...
kingart wrote:
You sound a bit like that bloviating what's his name guy who keeps howling NO COLLUSION.
You sound a bit like that bloviating what's his name guy who keeps howling NO COLLUSION.
thewiseking wrote:
You sound a bit like that bloviating what's his name guy who keeps howling NO COLLUSION.
This SUCKS. Play more FRIGGIN FLOYD MAAAAAAAN!
You sound a bit like that bloviating what's his name guy who keeps howling NO COLLUSION.
thewiseking wrote:
Ha ha! You sound like a petulant teenager, perhaps that is how you want to sound. You forgot to bang the door as you walked out of the room! <SLAM>
This SUCKS. Play more FRIGGIN FLOYD MAAAAAAAN!
Ha ha! You sound like a petulant teenager, perhaps that is how you want to sound. You forgot to bang the door as you walked out of the room! <SLAM>
I keep thinking the harpsichord is a rhythm guitar. And it still works perfectly.
Variety is the spice of life. And music. Bravo !!
This SUCKS. Play more FRIGGIN FLOYD MAAAAAAAN!
Long Live Radio Paradise
My rating is 9 -OUTSTANDING
My rating is 9 -OUTSTANDING
My dad used to play this full volume until the house shook! :)
And then suddenly, and without warning, some Vivaldi. I love this station!
That is beautiful!
Made this rainy day more beautiful than it already was, magnficent RP!
Outstanding - thank you!
GarageDragon wrote:
HA! How refreshing to be able to read this comment after wading through the predictably stuffy holier-than-thou comments that proliferate once Bill plays something classical.
It's hard to hear this song without also hearing the voice over for "The Lexus sign and drive event."
HA! How refreshing to be able to read this comment after wading through the predictably stuffy holier-than-thou comments that proliferate once Bill plays something classical.
pvg44 wrote:
What? Perhaps entire concertos could be played, but in regards to this particular piece, I think it fits wherever it is heard. it's a beautiful piece of music to be listened to. Like toys that should be played with rather than put on a shelf, classical music should be played wherever possible and not considered some intimidating relic of aristocracy that can't possibly be understood by the great unwashed.
With bottom lip quivering, I say my new all time favourite reviewer has been found
What? Perhaps entire concertos could be played, but in regards to this particular piece, I think it fits wherever it is heard. it's a beautiful piece of music to be listened to. Like toys that should be played with rather than put on a shelf, classical music should be played wherever possible and not considered some intimidating relic of aristocracy that can't possibly be understood by the great unwashed.
With bottom lip quivering, I say my new all time favourite reviewer has been found
Nice!
thewiseking wrote:
Comment +100
C'mon reviewing this would be like reviewing The Grand Canyon
Comment +100
A bit of Vivaldi that's not The Bloody Seasons. Great!
Shame that only a single moment was played though as it really doesn't work for Baroque concertos.
Shame that only a single moment was played though as it really doesn't work for Baroque concertos.
thewiseking wrote:
C'mon reviewing this would be like reviewing The Grand Canyon
rocklandlove wrote:
What? Perhaps entire concertos could be played, but in regards to this particular piece, I think it fits wherever it is heard. it's a beautiful piece of music to be listened to. Like toys that should be played with rather than put on a shelf, classical music should be played wherever possible and not considered some intimidating relic of aristocracy that can't possibly be understood by the great unwashed.
I LOVE RP and its gorgeous sets!
Except... hate to say this, but...
(( face palm )) achh... you guys are SO awesome at segues, but when you go from an iconic piece like Eleanor Rigby to a completely generic baroque piece by Vivaldi (not one of his better ones) I feel the whole thing gets cheapened.
"Classical music" is not just segue material. It is a whole universe unto itself, and while it can be beautifully mixed in to rock/free-form sets, I feel that it requires a little more sophistication in its use. It's more, in other words, than just how it sounds in that set. Please use with care!
Except... hate to say this, but...
(( face palm )) achh... you guys are SO awesome at segues, but when you go from an iconic piece like Eleanor Rigby to a completely generic baroque piece by Vivaldi (not one of his better ones) I feel the whole thing gets cheapened.
"Classical music" is not just segue material. It is a whole universe unto itself, and while it can be beautifully mixed in to rock/free-form sets, I feel that it requires a little more sophistication in its use. It's more, in other words, than just how it sounds in that set. Please use with care!
What? Perhaps entire concertos could be played, but in regards to this particular piece, I think it fits wherever it is heard. it's a beautiful piece of music to be listened to. Like toys that should be played with rather than put on a shelf, classical music should be played wherever possible and not considered some intimidating relic of aristocracy that can't possibly be understood by the great unwashed.
C'mon reviewing this would be like reviewing The Grand Canyon
rocklandlove wrote:
I LOVE RP and its gorgeous sets!
Except... hate to say this, but...
(( face palm )) achh... you guys are SO awesome at segues, but when you go from an iconic piece like Eleanor Rigby to a completely generic baroque piece by Vivaldi (not one of his better ones) I feel the whole thing gets cheapened.
"Classical music" is not just segue material. It is a whole universe unto itself, and while it can be beautifully mixed in to rock/free-form sets, I feel that it requires a little more sophistication in its use. It's more, in other words, than just how it sounds in that set. Please use with care!
free your ears, your mind will follow. it's the crappy beatles tune that's corrupt, out of place and cheap filler. Except... hate to say this, but...
(( face palm )) achh... you guys are SO awesome at segues, but when you go from an iconic piece like Eleanor Rigby to a completely generic baroque piece by Vivaldi (not one of his better ones) I feel the whole thing gets cheapened.
"Classical music" is not just segue material. It is a whole universe unto itself, and while it can be beautifully mixed in to rock/free-form sets, I feel that it requires a little more sophistication in its use. It's more, in other words, than just how it sounds in that set. Please use with care!
rocklandlove wrote:
Thank you. You have captured exactly how I feel as well, but couldn't find the words to express.
I LOVE RP and its gorgeous sets!
Except... hate to say this, but...
(( face palm )) achh... you guys are SO awesome at segues, but when you go from an iconic piece like Eleanor Rigby to a completely generic baroque piece by Vivaldi (not one of his better ones) I feel the whole thing gets cheapened.
"Classical music" is not just segue material. It is a whole universe unto itself, and while it can be beautifully mixed in to rock/free-form sets, I feel that it requires a little more sophistication in its use. It's more, in other words, than just how it sounds in that set. Please use with care!
Except... hate to say this, but...
(( face palm )) achh... you guys are SO awesome at segues, but when you go from an iconic piece like Eleanor Rigby to a completely generic baroque piece by Vivaldi (not one of his better ones) I feel the whole thing gets cheapened.
"Classical music" is not just segue material. It is a whole universe unto itself, and while it can be beautifully mixed in to rock/free-form sets, I feel that it requires a little more sophistication in its use. It's more, in other words, than just how it sounds in that set. Please use with care!
Thank you. You have captured exactly how I feel as well, but couldn't find the words to express.
It's hard to hear this song without also hearing the voice over for "The Lexus sign and drive event."
rocklandlove wrote:
+1 Insightful
I LOVE RP and its gorgeous sets!
Except... hate to say this, but...
(( face palm )) achh... you guys are SO awesome at segues, but when you go from an iconic piece like Eleanor Rigby to a completely generic baroque piece by Vivaldi (not one of his better ones) I feel the whole thing gets cheapened.
"Classical music" is not just segue material. It is a whole universe unto itself, and while it can be beautifully mixed in to rock/free-form sets, I feel that it requires a little more sophistication in its use. It's more, in other words, than just how it sounds in that set. Please use with care!
Except... hate to say this, but...
(( face palm )) achh... you guys are SO awesome at segues, but when you go from an iconic piece like Eleanor Rigby to a completely generic baroque piece by Vivaldi (not one of his better ones) I feel the whole thing gets cheapened.
"Classical music" is not just segue material. It is a whole universe unto itself, and while it can be beautifully mixed in to rock/free-form sets, I feel that it requires a little more sophistication in its use. It's more, in other words, than just how it sounds in that set. Please use with care!
+1 Insightful
Interesting phrasing, feels like a waltz.
Wow. This is elevating, and instilling me with bright eyes and a smiling heart in my cubicle this gray, cloudy Friday.
I LOVE RP and its gorgeous sets!
Except... hate to say this, but...
(( face palm )) achh... you guys are SO awesome at segues, but when you go from an iconic piece like Eleanor Rigby to a completely generic baroque piece by Vivaldi (not one of his better ones) I feel the whole thing gets cheapened.
"Classical music" is not just segue material. It is a whole universe unto itself, and while it can be beautifully mixed in to rock/free-form sets, I feel that it requires a little more sophistication in its use. It's more, in other words, than just how it sounds in that set. Please use with care!
Except... hate to say this, but...
(( face palm )) achh... you guys are SO awesome at segues, but when you go from an iconic piece like Eleanor Rigby to a completely generic baroque piece by Vivaldi (not one of his better ones) I feel the whole thing gets cheapened.
"Classical music" is not just segue material. It is a whole universe unto itself, and while it can be beautifully mixed in to rock/free-form sets, I feel that it requires a little more sophistication in its use. It's more, in other words, than just how it sounds in that set. Please use with care!
I LOVE THE STUFF YOU'RE PLAYING TODAY, BILL!
Kudos, all the way from Pakistan
Kudos, all the way from Pakistan
spettacolare complesso nella sua maestria ~ evviva! 
Godlike ! I love being surprised by those classical pieces on RP :)
wonderfull :)
godlike
LOVE this.
Proof that great music never goes out of style.
Proof that great music never goes out of style.
averybadcat wrote:
Classical music is precisely what one needs for rush hour traffic.
Help me, I'm in a stanley kubrick movie and I can,t get up
Friday afternoon rush hour? Really?
Friday afternoon rush hour? Really?
Classical music is precisely what one needs for rush hour traffic.
After hearing this earlier I tweeted: I think "Vivaldi" must be Italian for "music that makes me happy."
hencini wrote:
Ditto. Guess that makes the four of us.
Huh. I don't remember rating this. But I agree with myself that it is outstanding.
Ditto. Guess that makes the four of us.
Help me, I'm in a stanley kubrick movie and I can,t get up
Friday afternoon rush hour? Really?
Friday afternoon rush hour? Really?
Ah, yes. Vivaldi after Eleanor Rigby. Witness the genius sublime threads that weave the sonic fabric of RP.
If you're not already a "supporting listener" you need to step up!!
I'm glad I did!
If you're not already a "supporting listener" you need to step up!!
I'm glad I did!
Was just getting up from my desk to go do something. I'll have to wait a few minutes.
Nice...
Nice...
Vivaldi !! My main man. No violinist would want to leave home without him.
Thanks for playing Vivaldi -- keep it classy San Diego.
Thanks for playing Vivaldi -- keep it classy San Diego.
BRILLIANT segue from Eleanor Rigby to Vivaldi!
Bob Marley - Kaya
Ibrahim Ferrer - Bruca Manigua
Xavier Rudd - Follow the Sun
Vivaldi - Allegro, Concerto in G Major, Op 4 No 3
This is why I listen to RP. Programming genius.
Ibrahim Ferrer - Bruca Manigua
Xavier Rudd - Follow the Sun
Vivaldi - Allegro, Concerto in G Major, Op 4 No 3
This is why I listen to RP. Programming genius.
ottojschlosser wrote:
Amen and ditto. And this magnificence only compounds that view. This, or the 7,479th blast -- just this last month -- of Sweet Emotion Stairway to Heaven Bennie and the Jets?
Yesterday, as I walked to the train station, I passed several cars with the windows open. They were listening to classic rock radio stations playing the same tired crap they play every day. This little incident reminded me afresh why I love RP. You folks go on playing whatever the heck you feel like playing. I'd rather get pelted with Bjork occasionally than be consigned to Classic Rock Hell.
Amen and ditto. And this magnificence only compounds that view. This, or the 7,479th blast -- just this last month -- of Sweet Emotion Stairway to Heaven Bennie and the Jets?
It's been said that Vivaldi, The Red Priest, only wrote one concerto and freely rearranged it for the rest of his life. Horse hockey. This is too lovely.
Huh. I don't remember rating this. But I agree with myself that it is outstanding.
Most excellent and much needed at the end of the week!
Brilliant
Excellent follow up to the Beatles Bill.
That's what I'm talking about!!! 
Sweet Googlie Mooglie, but that was really tasty.
Yesterday, as I walked to the train station, I passed several cars with the windows open. They were listening to classic rock radio stations playing the same tired crap they play every day. This little incident reminded me afresh why I love RP. You folks go on playing whatever the heck you feel like playing. I'd rather get pelted with Bjork occasionally than be consigned to Classic Rock Hell.
that was wonderful!
Helmholtz wrote:
You're primitive.....
What's not to like?
not rating, but PSD. Call me a primitive, if you want....
You're primitive.....
What's not to like?
not rating, but PSD. Call me a primitive, if you want....
Thank you, I just needed that!
GeorgeMWoods wrote:
You mean RP. ...
I thought I knew classical music but I'd never heard that one before. Count on contemporary radio to bring me up to date. You guys are great!
You mean RP. ...
Very nice
So so delicious! Fun, sassy, vibrant and ALIVE! I feel my sinews dancing and my eyes are ripe with tears. YUMMY! Thank you RP...for a Vivaldi booster. 
Brilliant!!
Nice music to start my day
Magnificent when played LOUDLY. Very, very good otherwise.
Ditto; ditto; ditto!!
craighoog wrote:
I agree! Hope you are having a great time right this minute...
Absolutely marvelous!!
I agree! Hope you are having a great time right this minute...
Absolutely marvelous!!
Yum - it doesn't get any better than Vivaldi. At least for me...
Holy sh>> this is good. Instant 10.
msymmes wrote:
msymmes wrote:
Turning up the current to the transducers on this rainy Friday afternoon in Toronto !
marvelous...
Turning up the current to the transducers on this rainy Friday afternoon in Toronto !
Thanks.
Everybody in my church loves this magnificent music...
Simply amazing.
jpfueler wrote:
He's Baroque and certainly needs fixin'
Zing!
He's Baroque and certainly needs fixin'
Zing!
I thought I knew classical music but I'd never heard that one before. Count on contemporary radio to bring me up to date. You guys are great!
A masterful work, done very well.
CamLwalk wrote:
He's Baroque and certainly needs fixin'
Baroque Obama
He's Baroque and certainly needs fixin'
Wow. Just wow.
The entire CD is marvelous. I am amazed to hear it spliced in among somewhat more contemporary works.
Oh, thank you Bill, for appreciating that Antonio Vivaldi was probably the world's first rocker. Feel free to do that some more.
Now this is outstanding not many artists on here reach 8:7 on rating... my faith is restored on fellow lisateners. :-) No negative comments.
ziakut wrote:
I agree completely!
Excellent segue from Eleanor Rigby to this. Only on Radio Paradise!
I agree completely!
CamLwalk wrote:
Now that is funny!
Baroque Obama
Now that is funny!
Beautiful, and technically flawless, rendition ... uplifting ... refreshing ... I will go and kiss my lady now ... 
Baroque Obama
Excellent segue from Eleanor Rigby to this. Only on Radio Paradise!
Hannio wrote:
You know, as much as I like Vivaldi, or maybe because of it, I think you do have a point. It's a shame to condense Vivaldi, Bach or Beethoven down to a three miinute sound bite.
But it's a good way of introducing classical music to people who would otherwise never have the chance to listen to it. A 15 second snippet in a commercial is too short; but 3 minutes on a music station like RP is enough to think: 'hey, this is great!' And they'l be a happier person ever after....
You know, as much as I like Vivaldi, or maybe because of it, I think you do have a point. It's a shame to condense Vivaldi, Bach or Beethoven down to a three miinute sound bite.
But it's a good way of introducing classical music to people who would otherwise never have the chance to listen to it. A 15 second snippet in a commercial is too short; but 3 minutes on a music station like RP is enough to think: 'hey, this is great!' And they'l be a happier person ever after....