Avant Garde music - Return of the Banshee

"Return of the Banshee" is a piece of avant garde music which is performed by playing directly on the steel strings inside the grand piano.
The score is based on a tale about a woman who was so malevolent by nature, that instead of ending up in either Heaven or Hell was sentenced to circle around the world for all eternity.
It was composed back in 1998 by former students on my old elementary school (Pandrup Skole, Denmark).
Componist: Pia Benfeldt Sørensen
Instructor: Pia Benfeldt Sørensen
Grand piano: Mirja Thomsen, Marie Michelsen, Pia Benfeldt Sørensen & Janne Kristensen
Vocals: Kathrine Guldager
I don't claim ownership of either the images or the music

[@biggestbobo]

I don't care if this has actual artistic depth or not. Sometimes I'm just in the mood for weird shit.

[@elilope7992]

Ikr

[@b_f_d_d]

Fr

[@They_luvserg737]

Sama

[@anushr5e]

yea

[@maxnico7370]

Same

[@PaleNeon]

I'm just down in the comments so I avoid looking at the photos.

[@mysticalfreakshow7055]

Nice profile picture

[@ssrb0101]

I see, you're a man of culture as well

[@PaleNeon]

lmao junji ito has desensitized me

[@purge2481]

@@PaleNeon lol

[@KK_wi1289]

I love the pictures tho- lol 😅

[@charaznable3123]

This is the perfect music to take with wherever you go. If you can listen to this for a whole day, then you are on your way to being unfazable.

[@MythicSuns]

0:09 nothing sounds scarier than someone farting down a metal pipe, and yes i am immature, welcome to the internet

[@DBDave]

ok this song is ruined now 😏

[@gabecervine8963]

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[@mathewagnew5148]

Lmao

[@graypaw2166]

thank you, you destroyed the whole mood now xd

[@johnpriano5575]

Goddamit man!

[@boblee3437]

I keep returning to this atmospheric one. Drums sound like thunder. Lovely.

[@BBC_GG3000]

it's been ten years COME BACK BRUV!!!!

[@nubb-gd2583]

ye

[@Vlad_3d]

This would fit inside of a psychological horror game soundtrack real well tbh

[@donteatthehelp]

would fit a mari nightmare for sunny

[@iluvdaguitar]

Even if it did fit inside a soundtrack, how would you get it in their?

[@donkeydong2732]

I thought I could handle disturbing songs.... but this was more than i could've asked for. But this in a horror game is true terror.

[@prettymuchmarkus]

fr

[@Charles-tv6oi]

Any evidence this was 10 years old? Says his debute was 2019. Just asking

[@Fyodorisnotgay]

@@Charles-tv6oi this was uploaded in 2011

[@Charles-tv6oi]

@@Fyodorisnotgay ok

[@iluvdaguitar]

​@@Charles-tv6oiWhy did you ask that? Nobody even questioned how old it is? 😂

[@INeedHerPomPomJuice]

if you like this type of music, please don't ever talk to me. i got nothing against the music, i would just be shit scared to be your friend

[@MoleRat94]

We don't need to talk we can just watch each other sleep)

[@crazytrain58]

To be honest normal people listen to this too.

[@calamity2383]

Logan West Haha nice try Satan

[@eeyebugs7170]

im infront of your door, open up. "friend." :). /hj

[@angelicabueno5445]

i reqally like this song your my freind right

[@Seralzae]

To clarify those who are not in the know: Avant Garde Music is basically pushing the standards of music. It, in essence, embodies the concept of "Everything is music". Compared to modern music which usually relies on how we feel, or expresses emotions, Avant Garde is somewhat intellectual, and always embodies a concept or an idea behind it. Hence, why the music isn't what we're used to: irregular timing, melody, untraditional ways of playing, etc. I myself like Avant Garde, but of course, it's not something you listen to everyday for enjoyment or for random listening. It's one of the fine arts, and is usually appreciated upon understanding the concept behind it. :)

[@lorenzoantoniodominguezflo9116]

RandomPogi You are very right, sir. I'd like to add that this isn't everyone's cup of tea, even in the highest circles of musicians and composers. I've listened to serious composers say they hate Avant Garde with a passion, and they even claim classical music was harmed from this approach to composing and performing a piece of music.

[@Seralzae]

Indeed, ahaha I'm a music major and even within the college there's mixed opinions I myself know a violin major who absolutely hates being made to play Avant Garde I myself also don't like listening that much to it unless I know the concept behind it, or unless I'm playing as well, since playing always makes me enjoy it ahahaha

[@Seralzae]

I love this one, though

[@lorenzoantoniodominguezflo9116]

RandomPogi I've got to admit this one's not half bad. It's disturbing and somewhat haunting and that was probably what the composer had in mind, so it works for me

[@Seralzae]

Yup, exactly. I get thrilled by this precisely because it's haunting, and the technique they used to create the sound was genius

[@Spykyportable]

DISATTACHED FROM THE SOCIAL DOGMA

[@everettvincent1688]

This was so good! It felt like being in one of those scary dreams. The music, visuals and the atmosphere it all creates really felt like a scary dream!

[@khwabyda]

Good music Should be played at parties

[@ashishjojan]

Yeah after electricity gets cut off

[@colettemiller608]

@@ashishjojan har har har har har har

[@sumasian55]

better than beiber

[@and8091]

yeah

[@Nayeilovesyou]

PLS

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

I miss when people made these based comments on every video with oddball music. Those were better times

[@ItsMeStrider]

Aw fuck I'm on the weird side of youtube again

[@uhcolorsstechnical3651]

Haha

[@TDic3]

this is probably one of my favorite songs ^^ i listen to this when i game.

[@arazmed]

level 6

[@canb2902]

nice post

[@lastman9097]

Better than Harsh Noise (?

[@dobledes]

We're upgrading

[@heston0213]

how does it feel to be disattached from the social dogma

[@Reflox1]

Level 8 masterrace reporting in.

[@kurdtdanga8403]

9gag brought me here. What the fuck is this?It's horror music

[@Hiyori___]

+Kurdt Danga me too from 9gag! not disappointed actually.

[@ChristianTheodorus909]

+Kurdt Danga same with me bruh

[@sandra4572]

I guess you also looked up dark ambient? Well.... me too

[@ChristianTheodorus909]

well it make me curious

[@kukuhkarnoaji9341]

same here

[@samtato7762]

This is pretty awesome. It sounds like Miasma and the Carousel of Headless Horses but even more creepy and unsettling. Love it.

[@AngelaMichelleCordola]

Love it. Perfect for studying. Makes u think of nothing but what ur thinking about. *if that makes sense*

[@notmilkshake]

0:09 when my dad snores:

[@monsterofeastfelton]

This is INCREDIBLE! I love the imagery and soundscape. 🖤 so dark...

[@isaacviera98]

Siri recommended me this wtf

[@corvidox]

Can I have your SIRI?

[@handg0re63]

You might wanna talk to them about it XD

[@gdlunar3773]

Am i only the one who never had all those voice helpers?

[@stfu4302]

Siri???

[@colettemiller608]

Lol

[@kingofawesomea3261]

We getting out of the haunted house with this one 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tobes5604]

when your cat runs across the piano:

[@loooovexo]

I always play this music when i’m sleeping in a perfect volume for me to hear. It is so relaxing and lovely. This music helps me fall asleep faster. And i love seeing that weird shadow thingy in my room with a knife. it is my imaginary friend :D His name is Billy Jr. Thomas and he always asks me to renew his insurance ☺️

[@ilovebirds7041]

Insurance, the true nightmare

[@minato_arika]

as a person who have serious mental health,this music is perfect and satisfied for me

[@bix9209]

this is pure beauty :')

[@mohammedshees523]

☠💀☻👍

[@giddytv611]

Playing singular notes off key with lots of spaces and reverb. I like it.

[@davidkramer2199]

Really interesting work, whoever composed this. I like to compose music too, particularly tense and suspenseful ones :)

[@boblee3437]

I liked this one. It has atmosphere and a very creepy sound indeed. It also seemed fairly original to me. It is good to listen to something different and, perhaps, challenging once in a while. It is a good clean sound and whilst not topping the charts is well worth a listen in a darkened room by candlelight. spooky

[@krimson8317]

Been playing this to my 3 year old daughter every night before bed cause she can't sleep very well, I think it's working because she immediately gets under the covers and falls asleep when it comes on.

[@danielscott9026]

Parenting 101

[@gldnhr]

Senior home residency speedrun wr any %

[@yamdagni]

Subtle Trauma Parenting speedrun wr any %

[@amysarahace]

Nursing home speed run 100%

[@Charles-tv6oi]

I'm confused. Says his debute was 2019. How can this post be 10 years old? Curious. I have reason for asking. Ran across this while praying. Punched in Avaunt Garde music & this came up 2nd day in row. What up?

[@lunadoggo9671]

is the sharp pitches the rubbing of the metal strings? its amazing to the ear. also the very deep notes add amaaaazing atmosphere

[@cicadeus7741]

It sounds like a lot of this is made by playing strings in unusual ways; running a fingernail along guitarstrings and incorrectly hammering piano strings are very prominent sounds in this piece

[@deaththrashband]

it's not bad, i love avant garde music, you can do really everything.

[@its_imactuallylayzefan]

The thumbnail is just me when i run out of my favorite food and resort to cannibalism❤

[@Sgtcygnus]

It's 12:30 at night and this scared the shit out of me thank you again internet

[@mushroomancer159]

I learned one thing from this song Everything becomes not scary if you watch it while pooping in a well lit bathroom

[@SeSaGaming]

Watched this at 2:37 in the morning tired... Don't make the same mistake....

[@maskedmenace14]

I'm watching it at 1:17am alone XD

[@ashade2877]

I need more. Who knows where else I can find comfort like this.

[@SigmaOhioPoliceDepartment]

i can finally smile 😁

[@twomalays]

Oh my god. Can't people just accept the fact that some people like music like this? I mean, it's not like we beat you up or burn your house down.

[@user-eh3ug1fr2f]

This is my sleep music, i like the scream at the end :)

[@CiaTheAnimeDrawer]

I'm in the weird part of the KZbin.. aren't I ?

[@thelocalnecromancer1224]

No. You're in the *best* part of KZbin.

[@FreeBirdTv]

9gag what have you done

[@phillipv6220]

which 9gag post is this?

[@cheekloins4126]

I won't trash this music type, because everyone has the freedom of opinions, but it just isn't for me.

[@macspartan2371]

then go away

[@sharifbarrett7031]

Mac Spartan they gave their opinion in a polite way to avoid someone being rude and you still managed to do that. That was disrespectful. That's fucked up

[@valercai17]

Sharif Barrett no thats a troll.

[@jblover_3014]

1:48 looks like Hillary Clinton

[@yujiokurosu4824]

SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME!!!! btw 4am and in total darkness I'm pretty sure I saw something move ...

[@salixfire1]

It take me forever to find a scary music playlist like this

[@batrishaiscute]

As infp I can't sleep Without this

[@mguitarhero89]

this is intriguing. also those images will haunt my dreams

[@vitorclemen]

Achei ouro! Pude imaginar o tanto de efeitos sonoros só nessa música que vou usar nas minhas animações 😅

[@nabtig5586]

level 6. What the... (9gag)

[@seraph-m]

+Nabtig55 me too we need lives

[@anthonyward7971]

Yep. Curious me came here from that post too

[@TeoSarp]

+Nabtig55 avant-garde should be sitting in level 10 alone...

[@ThanhLe-qm8oj]

+Nabtig55 too. come here from 9gag

[@helldronez]

+Anthony Ward Jesus Christ me too curious is killing me

[@autumnkrueger8681]

Ok I’m loving the music 😌😌😌

[@charlesdebatz3864]

it's so good ty 9gag

[@user-sn6sk8nc6m]

A truly nightmare fuel 😮😮😮

[@Sajuri]

I am more disturbed by the images, rather then the music itself! Same as many - 9gag brought me here. From lvl6 I liked drone better, though :D

[@DUUDE_TM]

9gag

[@flfvlk8407]

Oh, that's like from good old horrors! Really really like it

[@BombSFX]

Good god this is fucking odd.

[@BombSFX]

wait what the fuck that rhymed

[@BombSFX]

Crogomu ayyy lmao

[@gm9729]

+Crogomu Are you having fun over here?

[@BombSFX]

Alexander Thompson I wish that my turtle, Mr. Poobie was still alive.

[@littlepleeth9423]

this would go so hard in a haunted house

[@Supah_Srbine]

the type of noises that my friend does to make me laugh while im reading in front of the class:

[@teyahstevens8245]

Ooooo imma have nightmares for months! 🤗✨️🎀💅💗

[@husam8731]

The beat is nice......

[@asherandCraig]

I'm actually crying in fear rn... O-O

[@FallenAngelOfEden]

Wow, very nice. Helped me create a poem so thank you!

[@lane4156]

"As I fell asleep. I had the most weirdest dream about my dad carrying my mother's lifeless body down the dark and cold basement never to be seen again. I woke up the next day by a cop who took me outside and in confusion saw my dad get put in a police car and the officer told me that my mom disappeared last night..."

[@ralsseubd6310]

here for my grade 10 music class and holy hell

[@stevenmael]

well slap a label on my sweet ass and call me unattached to the social norm, i like this and i cant believe i never heard of this.

[@asherandCraig]

Still crying..

[@blazingheart3421]

Avant-garde: the advance group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods. I personally don't think this is advanced enough to be avant-garde, but I can defiantly say it is very unorthodox.

[@Not_lizz]

Me watching this at 1:am💀

[@vasihris5956]

Why these scary images though... this is thrilling enough music without them.

[@johnynoway9127]

finally found where the music of: Gregory's horror show music is

[@Pizza1555]

This is literally the music in my fever dreams

[@TEC2stage]

This is excellent

[@BluRobyn]

Out of all the creepy songs I've heard; this one actually creeps me out mainly because; of the piano

[@trex6187]

and i did hit reaplay ..so it is good ...i enjoy it !...

[@Him-kb2cz]

You've probably met someone who would shimmy to this

[@user-sv2oj5um1q]

Here I am again Every two weeks, right on time The deep end of KZbin

[@-whos.rei-]

For now on I’m searching unsettling disturbing music bc searching scary videos isn’t scary

[@EimaiEmpusa69]

The first pic of the girl with black eyes reminds me of Melinoë.

[@welider2501]

the intro at the beginning is like the intro gta 3 lmao

[@noob_kitten]

nice music

[@DanyalT]

mmm yes, my auditory organs enjoy these sound wave frequencies that are emitted from the instrument

[@Kriegter]

TOP 10 MOST DISTURBING HENTAL SCENES

[@anushr5e]

now that's something scary

[@wika57]

Ha, did not expect that.

[@krisztiankelemen8249]

A bit scary, but I like it!

[@southernprideyankee]

Where can I find the art work of the skull image 40 seconds in

[@difervi1]

Banger song

[@SevenEllen]

*tune

[@difervi1]

True

[@ashleylove2687]

The unknown is very mysycal

[@StormSongMarlon]

aahh I really like it

[@globru26]

I feel extremely paranoid after listening to this and I don't know why.

[@maximillianx1395]

My Mind.

[@No1WillMakeItOutAlive]

This shits terrifying

[@TIGHNARIMYBELOVED-mi5hw]

Tbh... I don't even know how i got here...

[@annieluo3280]

I almost had a heat attack

[@Shashu_the_little_Voidling]

Am I the only one who think the girl in the first picture looks pretty?

[@Charles-tv6oi]

Interesting but can you answer my question on who or how you got idea for some notes. Hear solo on my second song on my Demovangelis : Cosmic Garden Renewal gig. Not too close but feel is same. Just wondering. Good work anyway. I do music old school style with multi mixer with a built in CD burner. Not computer literate

[@aandrei99]

Listening to this while high is a good idea, right? ...right?

[@MrPINHEAD123]

Played this on a first date, think it went well

[@Charles-tv6oi]

I'm confused. Says your debute was 2019 . How can this be 10 years ago?! Have a reason for asking. Just Wana know. This is Andrews work. Right? Where idea come from?explain.