Fantastic video, some great examples in here. the first piece of ragtime music I heard in a video game was in a game called Repton from around the mid 80’s. Developed by 15 year old Tim Tyler, the first game used the Black and White Rag by Botsford (which was popular here in the UK as played by Winifred Atwell and providing a theme tune for a television programme called Pot Black) but it was also used as the background music for Repton. In the 2nd game, the music was “the Chrysanthemum” by Joplin which was a real eye opener and certainly inspired me to enjoy Ragtime music.
Nice video. The Rollercoaster Tycoon games were my introduction to ragtime music. You could assign rides to play "Ragtime Theme" which is Scott Joplin's Searchlight Rag. So I have always associated ragtime with carnivals, fairgrounds and happy childhood memories. One minor correction: Scott Jolin wasn't self taught. He learned slave music from his parents, took classical lessons from a German music teacher, and studied music at George R Smith college in Sedalia, MO. You can hear both the African American and European influences in his music.
I just found your channel, and I want to say I’m amazed. I’ve always had a special admiration for video game music, and you’ve covered pretty much all of my favorite soundtracks, including those of Hollow Knight, Cuphead, Sonic, Zelda, Symphony of the Night, Mega Man, and Mario! And, as a young clarinetist, I find your recordings absolutely incredible and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!
@@ProfessorLesser Your video is great and I already taught lesson on Ragtime to 5th grade. Just wondering what else I can do with this that would be hands on after sharing the video. I'm a NJ teacher.
why does everyone feel the unnecessary need to explain that "before social media" cliche'? Who is that stupid that they would require this explanation? "lofl" , "wtf" & so on, so forth & suchlike.
Every time I said to my former students that when I was growing up there was no social media, or internet and cell phones for that matter, they looked at me like I had two heads and was born in the Prehistoric era. They couldn't comprehend the possibility of social media not ever being around! 😆
idk about some aspects of what these ppl are thinking presently & in the near future. I never had to be told that "In the 1800's, the days before automobiles & electric incandescent lamps" lol@@ProfessorLesser
Jazz originated in New Orleans LA, USA by black US musicians. It was seen as lesser bc of racism. It was seen as lesser BECAUSE of WHO created it. How can you leave that out if you say this was made just in time for black history month? Otherwise, I do think this is a good video. Remember: Black History Month exists only because American white men who wrote history text books left out the black American history parts. Don't make the same mistake! Much love to you and thanks for teaching music ❤❤❤
I completely agree with you that racism was a large part of why jazz was considered as inferior, and any omissions on my part were non-intentional. I appreciate your comments, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. If you have any further suggestions for future content, please let me know!
Nobuo Uematsu Spinach Rag in Final Fantasy 6 is a rag tune masterpiece...
Wow… well, now I know why I’m such a huge fan of ragtime- I grew up with it with Mario!
Me too!
The same
Fantastic video, some great examples in here.
the first piece of ragtime music I heard in a video game was in a game called Repton from around the mid 80’s. Developed by 15 year old Tim Tyler, the first game used the Black and White Rag by Botsford (which was popular here in the UK as played by Winifred Atwell and providing a theme tune for a television programme called Pot Black) but it was also used as the background music for Repton. In the 2nd game, the music was “the Chrysanthemum” by Joplin which was a real eye opener and certainly inspired me to enjoy Ragtime music.
Nice video. The Rollercoaster Tycoon games were my introduction to ragtime music. You could assign rides to play "Ragtime Theme" which is Scott Joplin's Searchlight Rag. So I have always associated ragtime with carnivals, fairgrounds and happy childhood memories.
One minor correction: Scott Jolin wasn't self taught. He learned slave music from his parents, took classical lessons from a German music teacher, and studied music at George R Smith college in Sedalia, MO. You can hear both the African American and European influences in his music.
I always thought Nintendo’s music sounded like Scott Joplin’s
I just found your channel, and I want to say I’m amazed. I’ve always had a special admiration for video game music, and you’ve covered pretty much all of my favorite soundtracks, including those of Hollow Knight, Cuphead, Sonic, Zelda, Symphony of the Night, Mega Man, and Mario! And, as a young clarinetist, I find your recordings absolutely incredible and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it!
Perfect! Just been realising how much ragtime is in games so this was just the video I was looking for to consolidate everything. Thanks!
Thank you!
Very interesting! Thank you very much for the information! I can smell the effort in this video, and it does not go unappreciated.
Thank you so much!
lol, Solace (the piece in the beginning) is one of the few pieces Joplin wrote that actually isn't a rag or a cakewalk.
Interesting!
Amazing video man, thanks for the information😁
Thanks so much! Any idea what topic I should do next?
I love the video Dr. Lesser
Wow, thanks! I literally just posted it!
Your welcome
Is there a lesson plan in TPT for this video?
No, I haven't created one yet.
@@ProfessorLesser Your video is great and I already taught lesson on Ragtime to 5th grade. Just wondering what else I can do with this that would be hands on after sharing the video. I'm a NJ teacher.
@@patriciahelwig2222 Thanks! I'll definitely develop a follow-up resource then!
@@ProfessorLesser Looking forward to it.
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why does everyone feel the unnecessary need to explain that "before social media" cliche'? Who is that stupid that they would require this explanation? "lofl" , "wtf" & so on, so forth & suchlike.
Every time I said to my former students that when I was growing up there was no social media, or internet and cell phones for that matter, they looked at me like I had two heads and was born in the Prehistoric era. They couldn't comprehend the possibility of social media not ever being around! 😆
idk about some aspects of what these ppl are thinking presently & in the near future. I never had to be told that "In the 1800's, the days before automobiles & electric incandescent lamps" lol@@ProfessorLesser
@@jasonrusso151 Neither did I! How old are you? Wait a minute, is your mom Jen Russo?
Jazz originated in New Orleans LA, USA by black US musicians.
It was seen as lesser bc of racism. It was seen as lesser BECAUSE of WHO created it.
How can you leave that out if you say this was made just in time for black history month?
Otherwise, I do think this is a good video.
Remember: Black History Month exists only because American white men who wrote history text books left out the black American history parts.
Don't make the same mistake!
Much love to you and thanks for teaching music ❤❤❤
I completely agree with you that racism was a large part of why jazz was considered as inferior, and any omissions on my part were non-intentional. I appreciate your comments, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. If you have any further suggestions for future content, please let me know!
Please...leave that propaganda bs out of this.