I can recomend his Welltempered Clavier Books - piano pieces or harpsichord, also known as his 48 preludes and fuges. His Mass in B minor; the Brandenburg concerto's; the three violin concerto's, cello suites, 6 partitas for harpsichord, his Organ pieces - especially Tocata and fuge in D, many more.
Re: Bach
Originally posted by Philosophicus
Who around here listens to the greatest of all composers and musicians of all time? Bach almost makes me believe in a god, but Bach was inspired by the great unknown of existence, call that god if you want. Anyway, who likes Bach and what's your favorite Bach pieces?
Passacaglia & Fugue C Minor. You know what I like most about Bach? Is that he took his music real serious like. Music wasn't a joke or some hobby or a day gig to him, it was serious ****ing shit and he put love and focus into all of his work. Who can we say that for today? Back in his day music was a serious craft. You'de better be good and you'de better get it right or you could be maimed, killed or excommunicated.
F*** that! THis isn't Kindergarten! I don't gotta protect no ones' feelings! If you say something stupid, I'm gonna let you know: YOu said something stupid! Bach is infinitely better than that over distorted metal wankfest that is the bands on your sig, moron! If you knew anything about music you'de get hip and listen! I'm tired of people dissing classical! Especially if they've never taken time to listen and really appreciate what's goin on in the music.
Personally , I just ignore people who don't appreciate classical music - any intelligent person will be able to appreciate real music - classical music.
Anyway, back on topic - Bach's music is eternally modern - it doesn't sound like any other composers music which is merely bound to a specific period - Bach sounds more modern than anyone else's even today. I still have trouble believing Bach was a human being! Certainly his music sounds like something super-natural. When I listen to his music, especially his choral and organ works, I feel like I'm becomming one with it. Also, the more you listen to it, the more you really hear it - everytime something new. It's like looking at nature - his music never gets boring - I can listen to one single piece a thousand times over and over and everytime I hear something in it which I haven't heard before. It's simply amazing!