Ives wrote of this piece: "It is a take-off of a Halloween party and bonfire - the elfishness of the little boys throwing wood on the fire, etc, etc... it is a joke even Herbert Hoover could get."
@matankentor Ives was not only a prophet of 20th century classical music but also the quintessential and greatest American composer. "Hallowe'en" is one of his most striking pieces.
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mlong3rdfl
Ives wrote of this piece: "It is a take-off of a Halloween party and bonfire - the elfishness of the little boys throwing wood on the fire, etc, etc... it is a joke even Herbert Hoover could get."
Matan
Never given him a true listen, though i knew i should... sounds great, thanks.
mlong3rdfl
@matankentor Ives was not only a prophet of 20th century classical music but also the quintessential and greatest American composer. "Hallowe'en" is one of his most striking pieces.