Ultimate Bruckner symphony poll -- truly ultimate

[some guy]

I know, dead horse.

My use of the word "ultimate," which does have a meaning, and actual real genuine meaning, is my reminder to myself to give over the thwackety-thwacking.

[amw]

#00 only.

The rest are way too loud and, if listened to on speakers after 10pm, would wake up my flatmates (this has happened before). Bruckner on headphones is, of course, preposterous.

[Karl Henning]

Bruckner on headphones is, of course, preposterous.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

[Brian]

#00 only.

The rest are way too loud and, if listened to on speakers after 10pm, would wake up my flatmates (this has happened before). Bruckner on headphones is, of course, preposterous.

I heard the Seventh in a cathedral once. Now any other venue is preposterous!

...but, uh, I do mostly listen to Bruckner on headphones 

[Cato]

#00 only.

The rest are way too loud and, if listened to on speakers after 10pm, would wake up my flatmates...

Dude!  Time to move to the country!  0:)

Bruckner on headphones is, of course, preposterous.

I understand the sentiment, but Bruckner on headphones can be a most contemplative experience.  0:)

[North Star]

I can listen to any of them any time I want, but I don't want to listen to some of them as often as others. . . I suppose the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th are the ones I'm most likely to end up listening. I think the last time I've been listening to any of Bruckner's symphonies was some time last winter, the 8th in Boulez & Segerstam's recordings.

[Sergeant Rock]

I know, dead horse.

I beat it anyway.

I voted for 00 through 8. Only with 9 do I have to be in a special apocalyptic mood. The rest I can listen to anytime (as long as Mrs. Rock is still up, anyway. Bruckner disturbs her sleep; he penetrates walls like no other composer).


Sarge

[Ken B]

I beat it anyway.

I voted for 00 through 8. Only with 9 do I have to be in a special apocalyptic mood. The rest I can listen to anytime (as long as Mrs. Rock is still up, anyway. Bruckner disturbs her sleep; he penetrates walls like no other composer).


Sarge

Indeed. 9 is the greatest and my favorite,  and the one I listen to least,  by far. Except maybe 2.

[some guy]

I just realized that I probably listen to 2 more often than any of the others.

Strange, that.

[Cato]

Bruckner ... penetrates walls like no other composer).

Sarge

Now THAT is a recommendation!

I just realized that I probably listen to 2 more often than any of the others.

Strange, that.

Not strange at all!  The Second Symphony is an all-around fave: but really, any Bruckner symphony can be an all-around fave!  0:)

[Daverz]

You forgot all the different editions.

[Mirror Image]

Bruckner on headphones is, of course, preposterous.

Actually, Bruckner sounds fantastic on headphones IMHO.

[Wanderer]

Nos. 1-5, 8, 9 and the Scherzo from No.7. And the Masses, and the Te Deum, and the Psalms. Any time, any place.

Bruckner on headphones is, of course, preposterous.

Beyond preposterous, I'd say.

[mc ukrneal]

6&9

[some guy]

6&9

If you wanted to listen to 8 or 5, say, why couldn't you?

Very mysterious that you report only being able to listen to 6 & 9 if you wanted to.

If you wanted to listen to 1 or 3, you could, surely.

[mc ukrneal]

If you wanted to listen to 8 or 5, say, why couldn't you?

Very mysterious that you report only being able to listen to 6 & 9 if you wanted to.

If you wanted to listen to 1 or 3, you could, surely.

What, you have a problem with that position? 

[some guy]

What position?

[Sergeant Rock]

What, you have a problem with that position? 

Sarge

[nathanb]

I voted for all of them because they are all on my iPod. I chose to neglect the scenario in which I am not able to listen to any music due to work or some other prior engagement.

[Brian]

Seems to me "Can you listen to Bruckner on headphones?" would have been a more divisive poll!