The name comes form Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider in German), an artistic movement in Germany lasting from 1911-1912. The group focused on expressionism in art and a combination of various art forms ranging from painting to music. The leaders were Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc. It is thought to be a combination of Kandinsky's love of blue and Marc's love of horses.
Arnold Schoenberg was a collaborator for the group's Almanac, and he published various works of music in it. Schoenberg is famous for his use of 12-tone serial composition, an extremely modern innovation in music even to this day.
So why am I telling you this. Because in many ways I find myself drawing my own inspiration from this group. They were at the forefront of a movement bringing modern ideas and merging them with classical techniques. And that is where I see myself aiming today.
As a student of Music I spend much of my time studying classical music, however my interest does not stop simply at classical music. Instead I am focusing on how classical techniques can harmonize with contemporary society. Classical music is seen as a culture for the rich and educated, and I hope to help change that perception.
From here on out I will be covering everything of interest to me, which believe me is a lot. Art, music, and technology are just a few of the topics to expect.
And with this I will leave you with one quote.
"You cannot expect the Form before the Idea, for they will come into being together."
-Schoenberg
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