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Throughout the ages, art has evoked strong feelings. Feelings that are divided into drama, peace, deep sadness and great joy. The beauty of music is that composers can use notes to express their own deep emotions. And when we listen to this music, even after 200 years, we tune in to the same wave and understand what the composer is feeling or what he is trying to convey. So, with that in mind, welcome everyone and join in the fun by playing the new sensational game, Guess the Mood. Yes, this is the same exciting competition where we listen to a piece of music and try to guess what the composer meant. Helping us today is Julie Spangler at the piano. The beauty of the piano is that a pianist can convey the creative genius of a composer on an instrument that
seems to be made specifically for it. So, let's begin. Here's how it works. Julie will play a piece of music. We will close our eyes and then try to identify the emotion Maestro, can you share with us our first sentiment, please? Such peace. Give me a hint. Julie, who is the composer? French composer Satie. Oh, yes, the great French composer of the 19th century. It's so cozy. It's like a pillow. Rest. Okay, I understand. These French people, they love their water lilies so much. This is a pond with ripples. Yes. It's called " Swan".
Swan. It sounds like a graceful swan making lovely circles as it glides across a mirrored pond. jin, I guessed first. We continue. What's next, Julie? Ovva. Something very dramatic is happening. This is not a swan. There's a lot of action here. Maybe it's a girl tied to the railroad tracks. A train, a train is approaching, or something terrible like that. What makes it so exciting? And who wrote it? I just came up with this.
I just wanted it to sound like one of those old silent movies. Do you remember these? This is incredible. Yes. It's like someone is about to get hit by a train. This is a small child screaming for help. But then a hero appears and saves the day. Okay, Julie, let's have another one. This is really fun. OK. Let's go. Oh, enough of the crazy drama. That sounds so sad. And we know it. It's like, it's like the saddest piece you can ever Someone died. How do you make it sound so sad Well, it's in a minor key.
Oh, yes. Minor. This is the order of sadness. Who wrote this? This is Chopin. And it's called " Funeral March". " Oho. Julie, give us another demonstration of musical emotion, and maybe not so sad. Okay, no funerals here. This is what makes me dance. What makes it so fun? It's a fast pace and a cheerful tone. energy. Who is our cheerful composer? This is the French composer Offenbach, known for his lively dance melodies, and this is his famous can-can. Cancan? It's like a carnival, so much fun. Ladies and gentlemen, in 6 or 7 minutes, thanks to the emotional range of great composers and the piano, Julie made us relax, get scared, get sad, and become truly happy. Thanks for playing, and join us next time we
play another round of America's favorite music game, Guess the Tune.
