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Niccolo Paganini "No. 3 in E Minor" ~1815
Niccolo Paganini was, in most people's opinion, the greatest violinist who ever lived. He is also credited with being one of the first musicians to tour, if not the first. From wikipedia:
"A pervading myth about Paganini is that he sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for his fearsome technique, a rumor which he delighted in and may have even started himself. During a performance his eyes would roll into the back of his head while playing, revealing the whites. His swaying stance, long unruly hair and thin, gaunt stature would add to this rumor. He played so intensely that women would faint and men would break out weeping."
In my opinion he is the first rockstar.This is my favorite of his compositions.
Angels of Light "My True Body" 2001
If you are a fan of the Southern Gothic asthetic in any way, this is your new soundtrack for being a badass. Press play, pull on your black boots and dusty coat, pull out a hand rolled cig, light a strike anywhere on your leathery palm and blow smoke through your nostrils, you embodiment of awesome you.