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Wilhelm Richard Wagner (22nd May 1813–13th February 1883) was an influential German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or “music dramas” as he later came to call them). His compositions, particularly those of his later period, are notable for their contrapuntal texture, rich harmonies and orchestration, and elaborate use of leitmotifs: themes associated with specific characters, locales, or plot elements. Wagner’s chromatic musical language prefigured later developments in European classical music, including extreme chromaticism and atonality. He transformed musical thought through his idea of Gesamtkunstwerk (“total art-work”), epitomized by his monumental four-opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (1876). His concept of leitmotif and integrated musical expression was also a strong influence on many 20th century film scores.

Wagner was and remains a controversial figure, both for his musical and dramatic innovations, and for his anti-semitic and political opinions.

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ObituaryDoctor wrote:
Tuesday evening

"Richard Wagner. in tour" Funny.

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AramisTM wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

"And also for all I know, some metal musicians said that they were influenced by him." Yes, a lot of metal musicians claim to be influenced by likes of Wagner, but that's bullshit, they want to be considered sophisticated, while the truth is none of them really listens and analyzes his music, this is obvious to anyone who knows anything about musical structures and about how people can be silly in their poses

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christianos1184 wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

sounds a bit like behemoth

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revenga100 wrote:
Sunday evening

WELL, Wagner has a lot to do with metal, just like with almost any other modern genre of music, because he was famous, his music is well-known, and just by that he influenced the whole music world. And also for all I know, some metal musicians said that they were influenced by him.

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Albert_Transom wrote:
Sunday morning

asshole

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blackless wrote:
Friday afternoon

Wagner has nothing to do with metal.Fuck this retarded genre.

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SupBrahhhh wrote:
last week

People who listen to Steve Vai shouldn't have opinions

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Swed-Simon wrote:
11 days ago

Then explain how he musically has something to do with metal except for ''yeah man he's heavy''.

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arioch wrote:
11 days ago

People who say Wagner has nothing to do with metal don't know metal.

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Swed-Simon wrote:
12 days ago

A lot of metalhead identity-fullfillment for pubertal manchilds around this man as of lately. They probably own a few mp3 to seem ''sophisticated evil'' or something. No, Wagners music has nothing to do with metal.

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GucciPiggy90 wrote:
15 days ago

Wishful thinking, Manuel.

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LukaszNR wrote:
17 days ago

Creator of Symphonic Heavy Metal : )

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Manuel_Comnenus wrote:
19 days ago

I wish people that make on tour jokes would die so they can go "on tour"

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Misore_ wrote:
26 days ago

в турне? LOOOOL

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PaulMcCartney_F wrote:
last month

pues si era Ario XD

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Wounded-Kite wrote:
last month

Wagner at his best is incredible... Lohengrin Part III Prelude is my favourite... wow :)

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Donowho wrote:
October 2009

The new album is iffy, not like his other stuff.

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call_me_ir1s_ka wrote:
October 2009

Erm... sorry to disappoint you last fm, but seems like Wagner can't tour anymore.

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arcanis wrote:
October 2009

если кто-нибудь в курсе каких либо современных обработок полета валькирии - напишите ;) желательно в стиле метал ;) if anyone nows metal covers on Ride of the Valkyries, please write pm

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kazuldur wrote:
October 2009

"ON TOUR" Zombie's attack ^_^!! Just joke, I really like this kind of music.

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