The ancient Greek philosophers...remained more faithful to the Idea of the philosopher than their modern counterparts have done. “When will you finally begin to live virtuously?” said Plato to an old man who told him he was attending classes on virtue. The point is not always to speculate, but ultimately to think about applying our knowledge. Today, however, he who lives in conformity with what he teaches is taken for a dreamer. Kant
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Dorian Mode is the Greek Mode
One of our readings mentions the modes, which are musical intervals or scales, and the dorian mode was called the Greek mode. I thought it was interesting that musical knowledge was such an integral part of Greek culture, I figured I would post some modal jazz so people could get an idea of the different sounds and motifs built from modes.
Bill Evans - My Foolish Heart
Wynton Kelly - Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise
John Coltrane w/ Eric Dolphy - Impressions
Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage
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