I am relatively certain that the above title is the appellation by which we call this beautiful composition.
I've surely never been a musical guru or assiduous enthusiast . . .

. . . but this song must be the greatest of man's works. It's so pleasant to the ear.

What would you consider the greatest endeavor or product of humanity?

Pachelbel's Canon...

From Johann Pachelbel.

Yes, Pachelbel's Canon is really a piece of art.

As for the greatest work of man ... I can't say man has done anything that would qualify as the "greatest" over all things in this world. I prefer nature's beauty. I find the more beauty in the elegant and fierce lines of a falcon's wings than in anything [insert artist here] could do. But occassionally some things do come by that catches my eye. :)

beethoven's 9th. not that i think it's the best ever. i just like it:D

I am trying really hard to figure out why someone would think Mozart wrote Pachelbel's Canon...

While "greatest of work of man" is probably too broad for anything to fit, be it music, visual art, or whatever, the Canon is a strong candidate for the most perfect form of Baroque Music. The only other piece that comes close is Albinoni's Adagio in G.

Originally posted by %BlueSoulRobot%
Yes, Pachelbel's Canon is really a piece of art.

As for the greatest work of man ... I can't say man has done anything that would qualify as the "greatest" over all things in this world. I prefer nature's beauty. I find the more beauty in the elegant and fierce lines of a falcon's wings than in anything [insert artist here] could do. But occassionally some things do come by that catches my eye. :)

Humans are a product of - and part of - nature. Ergo, all human works are works of nature.

Pachelbel's Canon is really just a progression of 8 chords repeated over and over again, with various melodies overlayed.

It is a nice piece, and beautiful because of its simplicity. It's also catchy because it's easy to follow. A similar example is Ravel's <i>Balero</i>. Ravel once said he regretted ever writing the piece, because he had written much more complex music, but still many people knew him only for that one piece. (Few people, I imagine, could name another piece by Pachelbel.)

I wouldn't put Pachelbel's Canon on my list of the greatest works of man. I'm not saying it isn't good, but in terms of sheer effort required to create it and the scope of the achievement it embodies, it's not really up there.

Compare, for example, Rachmaninov's piano concerti, Beethoven's symphonies, Mozart's operas, etc.

And if you want to move beyond music, look at Shakespeare's plays, Dickens' novels, Michelangelo's sculptures, Rubens' paintings...

Originally posted by %BlueSoulRobot%
Yes, Pachelbel's Canon is really a piece of art.

As for the greatest work of man ... I can't say man has done anything that would qualify as the "greatest" over all things in this world. I prefer nature's beauty. I find the more beauty in the elegant and fierce lines of a falcon's wings than in anything [insert artist here] could do. But occassionally some things do come by that catches my eye. :)

Blue, I agree with you, nature's beauty is irresistible...everything is in harmony....man has not reached that pinnacle yet...:cool:

Holst is cool. I wouldn't know where to begin, actually.


beethoven

Ahhhh!! I'm going nuts! Every time I see this word I think of that terrible movie with a dog named beethoven in it! Arhghhh! Losing sanity...must...hang...on, no let it go, would be nicer that way, without things to consider...ahgghhhhH!

Listen to The Future Sound Of London's rendition of it on the Lifeforms double CD---one of the best ambience CD's of all time! Also check out FSOL's Dead Cities CD---awesome!

Originally posted by Northwind
Humans are a product of - and part of - nature. Ergo, all human works are works of nature. Nature redefined through human perception. True, humans are part of nature, and in an ideal world everything should be beautiful. But we <i>are</i> human, and that means we can interpret.

I'm very surprised that Northwind has good taste in music. Albinoni's Adagio is brilliant.

Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings is also excellent.

I'm really a Contemporary/contemporary Jazz lover, but...

Pachelbel's Canon...pleasant, but repetitive, static, and ultimately uncreative (just consider the descending line...) Sorry...


Originally posted by Circe
Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings is also excellent.
YES! One of my favorite Classical pieces ever.

I also love Maurice Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit and Jeux D'eau.

I agree with everything James R. said.

*uses reverent tone* the Canon is my favorite classical piece, i have many different versions of it...one includes ..and, i'm not kidding, that guy Zamvir guy(the one who does those pan flute types of songs) . i rarely listen to that version though..something about it kinda weirds me out.

Originally posted by Adam
I'm very surprised that Northwind has good taste in music. Albinoni's Adagio is brilliant.

I beg your pardon?

Originally posted by James R
Pachelbel's Canon is really just a progression of 8 chords repeated over and over again, with various melodies overlayed.

It is a nice piece, and beautiful because of its simplicity. It's also catchy because it's easy to follow. A similar example is Ravel's <i>Balero</i>. Ravel once said he regretted ever writing the piece, because he had written much more complex music, but still many people knew him only for that one piece. (Few people, I imagine, could name another piece by Pachelbel.)

I wouldn't put Pachelbel's Canon on my list of the greatest works of man. I'm not saying it isn't good, but in terms of sheer effort required to create it and the scope of the achievement it embodies, it's not really up there.

Compare, for example, Rachmaninov's piano concerti, Beethoven's symphonies, Mozart's operas, etc.

And if you want to move beyond music, look at Shakespeare's plays, Dickens' novels, Michelangelo's sculptures, Rubens' paintings...

All of which is totally irrelevent. The complexity of a piece of music has nothing to do with its beauty when played. A more complex piece might pose a greater challenge to the musician, but that has nothing to do with the reaction it causes in the listener. Complexity does not equate to greatness.

ROFL!! "Pacabel Canon," written by Mozart... yikes, I couldn't have said something funnier if I had tried.

- Warren

<i>All of which is totally irrelevent.</i>

Really? All of it? Oh well... I promise to try harder for relevance in the future.

<i>Complexity does not equate to greatness.</i>

I did not claim that it does.

Sorry, I should have said that I'nm surprised anyone here shows such good taste. That music rocks. It's my favourite.

This subject is easy.
The greatest accomplishment of man to date was the tv series "the upright citizens brigade".
From episode 1 to episode 30 this unparralelled brilliance makes "the matrix" look like "slam dunk ernest" and "fight club" look like an untalented child's drawing.

Beethoven's Symphonies......but two favourite of all times are
Brahms and Lizst...............:D

Originally posted by chroot
ROFL!! "Pacabel Canon," written by Mozart...
- Warren

Sorry, but I didn't know what the title meant. As I said, I'm no great scholar of music.

How about the Romance from The Gadfly.. Op97a.

A private dinner... candles... a good wine ... Heheeee...

Putty in your hands... Heheeeeee

A Shostakovich number..

Originally posted by IXL777
Beethoven's Symphonies......but two favourite of all times are
Brahms and Lizst...............:D

maybe Tchaikovsky..with a touch of Mozart.....and 2 bottles of wine!!:)

Yes ...

I like to get Brahms and Lizst quite often..

Originally posted by IXL777
maybe Tchaikovsky..with a touch of Mozart.....and 2 bottles of wine!!:)

Brahms and Liszt ..rhyming slang for getting drunk...:)

Originally posted by IXL777
Brahms and Liszt ..rhyming slang for getting drunk...:)

Glad that you told me ... Born in Lewisham.. registered in Deptford.. where everybody is either Brahms or Lizst..

Originally posted by adam2314
Glad that you told me ... Born in Lewisham.. registered in Deptford.. where everybody is either Brahms or Lizst..

It was for the wider audience Adam.......most Aussies know the Rhyming slang....bees and honey...:)

Circe, well said! Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings is amazing. I would consider it the best work ever.

why would canon be the best work by man:shrug: when there are wonderful pieces written by such masters as bach my two most favirote pieces are albinonis adagio in g minor and bach double violin concerto (the secon movement)

I agree. That and "Trigga Happy Nigga", by the Geto Boys.

E=MC2

(:rolleyes: in my opinion...)

The greatest musical work is undoubtly Beethoven's 9th. If Heaven existed i imagine that would be the kind of music that you would hear if you were up there in Elysium. What an emotional scope this work has... :bawl: (cry of joy)

About Pachelbel's Canon, not the greatest, but one of the greatest musical works ever written. And have you heard Hexachordum Apollinis? F****** amazing! :eek:

whilst i agree that beethovens ninth is fantastic i think the prelude from carmen is much nicer and if any people like opera out there try sky arts channel channel 267 ;)

Most classical music is limited and formulaic. "You Put a Spell on Me" by Screamin' J. Hawkins is the best musical work ever created.

In that case i prefer "The show must go on" by Queen, classical rock, always classical music :D

no rock or pop music can ever be the best work of all time it is not proper music whilst i agree it can be entertaining it will never be remembered like proper music eg beethoven:mad::mad:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JdxkVQy7QLM