INTEGRITAS (for solo piano)
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Inspired by the concept of Integritas or..."wholeness"...
This is the final of three pieces inspired by a famous definition of beauty - that of Thomas Aquinas. I did not learn about this from reading his Summa Theologica, but - and this will surprise no one who knows me well - from the writings of James Joyce. In 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man', Stephen Dedalus discusses Aquinas' definition of beauty:
"To finish what I was saying about beauty, said Stephen, the most satisfying relations of the sensible must therefore correspond to the necessary phases of artistic apprehension. Find these and you find the qualities of universal beauty. Aquinas says: Ad pulcritudinem tria requiruntur integritas, consonantia, claritas. I translate it so: Three things are needed for beauty, wholeness, harmony and radiance. Do these correspond to the phases of apprehension? Are you following?"
This much discussed theory of beauty boils it down to three elements: integritas, consonantia, and claritas. Or, in Stephen's translation: wholeness, harmony and radiance.
I don't think beauty can be simplified to those three elements in such a straightforward and elegant manner, but the idea is nevertheless appealing, and I convinced myself (perhaps foolishly) that it is a fine subject upon which to base a composition (or three). I hope you enjoy the third and last instalment of my trio of 'Aquinas' pieces.
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Really reminds me of vexations, in a way. Very hypnotizing.
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Naete. I just listened to Vexations, it'd been several years since I'd heard it, and I see what you mean!
IMPRESSIVE so beautiful 👍🎶🌿
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening!
21 lk Wow awesome music🎶🎶 well played🎉🎉 great performance👍👍 stay connected
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate you having a listen!
Good morning, my dear friend. This is “Lady FumiFumi”🌻 What a beautiful and gentle piano melody! 💖The lovely tone gently enveloped me.💞💞💞 I would like to continue to connect with you✨✨. See you again on KZread. Have a nice day💫💫💫
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment! Wishing you much happy music making.
Very beautiful and talented music moment, congrats dear friend! Happy weekend, stay safe and all the best! See you soon again 🙏🙏🤩
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Krystèle, I really appreciate your kind words! Hope all's well with you.
Daringly innovative work Greg. You fearlessly explore new musical territories. ❤🙌
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening Alex! I don't know about "daringly innovative" though - there are plenty who are heaps more innovative than I. And those people would say this is a fairly innocuous and tame little piece! However, I write what I like, and if I can innovate in even a tiny way then that's good!
@alexbyearpiano
4 ай бұрын
Please don't sell yourself short ❤ We should always measure ourselves by our own progress and passion. And I have recognized quite a bit here. 😊
Hi Greg - Lovely writing and feeling here. I've subscribed ! Best Wishes - John
@GregHarradineComposer
2 ай бұрын
Thanks John, much appreciated!
This is so beautiful. I enjoyed the progression of the harmonies which is full of surprises. Quite the emotional journey!
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Justin, I appreciate you having a listen!
Interesting . . .
Big Thumbs Up 23, Greg 🙂🌼💐🌷💫 Thanks my friend!!
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Antonio, always appreciate you having a listen!
Interesting challenge mate! Nicely executed :)
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Haha, thanks Sam!
Really lovely! I particularly liked those crescendos that grew to the tension point, but resolved softly.
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Bethany! Bit of a conceit to use all whole notes, but interesting to really just think about harmony.
Awesome creation and performance dear Greg....Bernard
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for listening Bernard!
Fantastic harmonies!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🎶
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Juliane!
So simply and beautiful🎉
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening!
Beautiful 👏👏👏
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening Peter!
@peternaryd_operasinger
4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!🤗
Just beautiful! Great work!
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to listen!
fantastic 💖💖🎶🎶💖💖
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening, much appreciated!
Wow !!! So interesting, Greg,- like backing track, just for piano !!!❤⚘ I'm your new friend, subscribed to your channel 😊.
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, I appreciate you having a listen!
Beautiful ❤ Sadly since I play only by ear I am not able to follow the music you posted. But I can certainly confirm that the sound is beautiful and music to my ears ❤
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Playing by ear is a wonderful talent. I'm glad that during my teenage years I developed that ability too, from listening to and figuring out many of my favourite songs by ear. It's very freeing!
It’s interesting how you did that with so few notes and so little rhythm. Great work.
@GregHarradineComposer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Sebastian, I appreciate you having a listen!