Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer who lived during the Baroque period. He was born in 1685 in Eisenach, which is known for producing two things: Bach and a special type of sausage made from cow stomach. Surprisingly, Bach decided to pursue music instead of sausage-making.

Bach was known for his incredible musical talent and prolific output. He composed over 1,000 pieces of music in his lifetime, including cantatas, concertos, and fugues. In fact, he was so good at composing fugues that some people started calling him “Fugue Master Flex.”

Despite his musical genius, Bach was not without his quirks. He was known to be quite the hoarder, often refusing to throw anything away. This included old musical manuscripts, used quills, and even the occasional moldy piece of bread. It’s no wonder that his composing desk was always a chaotic mess.

Bach also had a bit of a rebellious streak. He once got into a heated argument with his boss, the Duke of Weimar, over his salary. When the Duke refused to pay him what he thought he was worth, Bach packed up his things and left. He then proceeded to write a scathing musical takedown of the Duke entitled “Suite for a Petty Tyrant.”

Despite his quirks, Bach’s music continues to be celebrated to this day. His pieces are considered some of the greatest examples of Baroque music, and his influence can be heard in the work of many modern composers. So the next time you’re feeling down, just remember: even if life hands you cow stomach, you can still make beautiful music like Bach.