What do you think of when you hear music? Many people think of the pitches, many think of the tone of the instrument, however there is an element that many do not notice, unless trained to notice it. Without this element, one could dislike, almost detest a song, but not know why. This element is dynamics. There was a time, however, when dynamics were just a twinkle in the musician's eye.
Tommaso Banchieri was born on September 3, 1568. In 1590 he became a monk and changed his name to Adriano. He lived in Italy where he studied the organ and composition with his teacher, Gioseffo Guami, at the monastery. In 1596 Banchieri published the piece "La Organistina Bella" for the organ. This was the piece of music that brought the unknown element that made music more beautiful, and hence appreciated. This was the first piece to ever include dynamics. Over his lifetime, Adriano Banchieri composed many more pieces, that were unexpected, yet loved by his audiences. Banchieri died in 1634.
Many musicians, if you can call them that, dislike dynamics because they are difficult to master. Others, like myself, find them challenging, yet enthralling. Dynamics are what give the audience the feeling that they want more. It could also, if played incorrectly, give the audience the feeling that what they've been given is far too much. It could even be the element of music that makes irresistible and almost addictive. Dynamics could be the most powerful part of all music.
Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriano_Banchieri http://www.hoasm.org/VA/Banchieri.html http://www.karadar.com/Dictionary/banchieri.html http://www.naxos.com/composerinfo/Adriano_Banchieri/25963.htm
Two Fantasies By Adriano Banchieri
Jon Kaplan, Trumpet
Jane Aspnes, French Horn
Benjamin Cepeda, Trombone
Charles Woodward, Tuba
Jane Aspnes, French Horn
Benjamin Cepeda, Trombone
Charles Woodward, Tuba
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