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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for this video

Q: Is it just me, or does this piece make everyone feel like crying?
A: Maybe not everyone, but lots of people …
http://www.musanim.com/youtube/ClairDeLuneCrying.html

Q: Where can I get the sheet music for this piece?
A: Here’s a copy, thanks to Clint S. Mars:
http://www.musanim.com/pdf/debussyclairdelune.pdf

Q: Hey, what happened to my question/comment?
A: Questions answered in the FAQ and comments with nothing to do with the video (”spam”) are removed. If you posted a comment and don’t know why it’s gone, email me (stephen at musanim dot com) with “YouTube comment” in the subject line.

Q: Is this the same recording as on the soundtrack?
A: No; Stephen Malinowski made this one. Compare the two and let me know what you think.

Q: How did you make this video?
A: You can read about it here:
http://www.musanim.com/ProductionNotes/ClairDeLune.html

Q: What do the colors mean?
A: Each pitch class (C, C-sharp, D, D-sharp, etc.) has it’s own color, and the colors are chosen by mapping the musician’s “circle of fifths” to the artist’s “color wheel.” You can read more about this here:
http://www.musanim.com/mam/pfifth.htm

Q: Who is Debussy?
A: A French composer; you can read about him here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debussy

Q: The audio/video isn’t very good; can I get the original movie?
A: Yes, you can get it here (you have to sign up, but then you can download it):
http://www.vimeo.com/90612

Q: How can I make this kind of movie?
A: Check out this:
www.musanim.com/player/

Q: Can I use this audio/video in my project?
A: Please send me an email (stephen at musanim dot com) describing your project and I’ll let you know whether it’s okay.

Q: This is cool; where can I get a list of everything you’ve done like this?
A: Here’s the best place:
http://www.musanim.com/watch/ for more about this movie and others.
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