Joplin Super Hits by E. Power Biggs - VitaMusik

COMPILATION

American composer and pianist Scott Joplin's efforts were primarily responsible for developing the syncopated music known as ragtime and elevating it from the status of barroom and bordello entertainment to a legitimate musical genre, earning him the title "King of Ragtime." Works such as "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer" earned him popularity and fame and, in the process, ragtime came to be a highly regarded form even influencing composers such as Claude Debussy and Charles Ives.

Joplin's music is interpreted here by E. Power Biggs, whose reputation was made as an organist and exponent of the music of the Baroque masters. His background serves him well as he eloquently articulates the syncopation, cross-accents, and contrapuntal movement of Joplin's music, particularly in piquant accounts of "The Easy Winners," "Peacherine Rag," and "Elite Syncopations." He imbues the works with rhythmic vitality and his use of a pedal harpsichord lends the music a rollicking, percussive quality.

10. The Strenuous Life (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

1. The Entertainer (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

2. Maple Leaf Rag (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

3. The Easy Winners - A Ragtime Two Step (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

4. Peacherine Rag (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

5. Elite Syncopations (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

6. Cleopha - March and Two Step (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

8. Pine Apple Rag (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

9. Binks' Waltz (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

11. Sunflower Slow Drag - A Ragtime Two Step (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin
Scott Hayden; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

12. Paragon Rag (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

13. Great Crush Collision - March (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

7. Original Rags (Instrumental)

by E. Power Biggs

Primary Artist: E. Power Biggs; Main Performer
Harpsichord: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Composer: Scott Joplin; Composer
Performer: E. Power Biggs; Performer
Producer: Andrew Kazdin; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 40 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/13 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Classical, Jazz, Ragtime, Organ

Label

Sony Classical

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 7, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

696998926721