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Just sat here scoffing sarnies in my lunch break at work with my ipod on and it Emerson, Lake & Palmer popped up.
Now it occurred to me that the (nearly) 10 minute version of "fanfare for the common man" is a fairly unique piece of music. Originally written in 1943 by Aaron Copland. In itself it was brilliant. But really came to life when ELP turned it on its head in 1977.
It's not my fav sone but it's got to be noted for its composition on two occasions.
So what do you think the best ever music composition is (not necessarily your fav song)
Domino by Genesis is a personal fav for me though I'm sure ELP or Yes would probably have much better examples if I'd listened to them..
“Emerson, Lake & Palmer” that brings back lots of memories, along with early Genesis and Barclay James Harvest - good days [smiley=thumbup.gif]
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Chappers
29-03-11, 02:41 PM
Queen of the Night's aria in Die Zauberflöte.
I'll get me coat :-[
Squashed_Fly
29-03-11, 03:38 PM
I have the S&M Metallica album on lots. Hearing an entire symphony orchestra's compositions in accompaniment with the heavy metal of Metallica really send shivers down my spine. Especially on their more melodic tracks such as No Leaf Clover & Nothing Else Matters...
I have the S&M Metallica album on lots. Hearing an entire symphony orchestra's compositions in accompaniment with the heavy metal of Metallica really send shivers down my spine. Especially on their more melodic tracks such as No Leaf Clover & Nothing Else Matters...
The track that does it for me on that album is The Call of Ktulu :)
Smoke on the Water - Deep purple....
Squashed_Fly
29-03-11, 03:52 PM
I have the S&M Metallica album on lots. Hearing an entire symphony orchestra's compositions in accompaniment with the heavy metal of Metallica really send shivers down my spine. Especially on their more melodic tracks such as No Leaf Clover & Nothing Else Matters...
The track that does it for me on that album is The Call of Ktulu :)
An equally good choice!
smellygerm
29-03-11, 04:42 PM
Pato banton ( baby come back)
Vee4 Gaz
29-03-11, 04:57 PM
Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
A classic.
Anything by the Cheeky Girls.
Or failing that, John Williams' Duel Of The Fates from Episode 1. An incredible piece of music, way too good to 'waste' on a film score:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt0UuNpUqK4
Or possibly Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V92OBNsQgxU
Or maybe even O Fortna from Carmina Burana by Carl Orff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNWpZ-Y_KvU
Queen of the Night's aria in Die Zauberflöte.
I'll get me coat :-[
The Magic Flute is great, but prefer his Marriage of Figaro, especially Sull’ Aria - beautiful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLtqZewjwgA
Saying that Metallica’s Unforgiven 11 is brill too [smiley=thumbup.gif]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIN2jUL0eS8
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Totally agree with sf and nelly on metallica's s&m, absolutely awesome especially through surround sound :p
And smelly..your choice is inspired! Who knew you had such refined musical taste? :p
redken1
29-03-11, 07:07 PM
M fav is either, "If you tolerate this your children will be next" - Manic Street Preachers or "Shine on you Crazy Diamond" (parts 1-7) - Pink Floyd.
Last Train
29-03-11, 07:12 PM
Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells
Bornagain
29-03-11, 08:55 PM
Anything by Pink Floyd. There's not a single second of their music that's wrong for me - how many bands can you credit with that?
Anything by Pink Floyd. There's not a single second of their music that's wrong for me - how many bands can you credit with that?
Even Animals? :o
Bornagain
29-03-11, 09:13 PM
Anything by Pink Floyd. There's not a single second of their music that's wrong for me - how many bands can you credit with that?
Even Animals? :o
Ha...technically that's not really music, more of an indulgent experiment (which i don't think they even thought that much of with hindsight!!! Certainly built up their catalogue of 'strange noises' though)
Some of the early stuff's a bit hit n' miss but i guess you'd just have to have been in the room to benefit from that and more than likely have been on what Syd was up too ;)
For me i jumped on the band wagon with the Wall when i was 12.....and that's where it all started, records, books, video, still have a craving for all that is Floyd and there's just not enough out there to satisfy it. Managed to get a personal message to Nick Mason last year who then very kindly signed my book.
To choose a particular favourite track would just be impossible and so dependant on my mood and NEEEED :)
Mark_Able
29-03-11, 09:19 PM
I concur Mr Fawlty... :)
DaytonaDog
31-03-11, 11:42 AM
SClub7 - Reach for the stars!!!!!
Squashed_Fly
31-03-11, 12:27 PM
S Club 7! Lmao
Saw a poster at the arts centre last week for S Club 3 playing there soon. They are still going, just minus 4 members! ;D ;D ;D
which 3 is it? :P
Dont ask me. I never knew their bleedin names in the first place. Oh except for the lovely Miss Stevens (phoarrr) or was she in steps??? 8-)
Chappers
31-03-11, 04:17 PM
dunno why you remembered rachel stevens? :-? :o
http://specialnewsonline.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/rachel-stevens.jpg
dunno why you remembered rachel stevens? :-? :o
http://specialnewsonline.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/rachel-stevens.jpg
(dribble) (drool) :P
No, I was a Hannah fan, had loads of posters on my wall lol
redken1
31-03-11, 07:42 PM
Shania Twain "I feel like a woman" or I would like to feel the woman ;D
Chappers
31-03-11, 08:04 PM
No, I was a Hannah fan, had loads of posters on my wall lol
still do!
http://www.portwallpaper.com/imgcel/Hannah_Spearritt/Hannah-Spearritt-5.JPG
Bornagain
31-03-11, 09:47 PM
dunno why you remembered rachel stevens? :-? :o
http://specialnewsonline.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/rachel-stevens.jpg
She must get her tan done at the same salon Smelly goes to ;D ;D
smellygerm
31-03-11, 09:53 PM
It's jaundice 8-) 8-)
Bornagain
31-03-11, 09:54 PM
It's jaundice 8-) 8-)
No....it's Rachel Stevens ya fruitloop :P
Anything by Pink Floyd. There's not a single second of their music that's wrong for me - how many bands can you credit with that?
Even Animals? :o
Animals is a great album. Floyd stripped down production wise with nothing there that doesn't need to be there, some of Roger's best lyrics, every note in the right place musically. Very very under-rated album.
Honda_Star
02-04-11, 11:39 PM
ok - bit different, but this makes me shiver!!.....
Time to Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro) by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbN0g8-zbdY
Love it :) :) :) :) :) :)
ok - bit different, but this makes me shiver!!.....
Time to Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro) by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli
Love it :) :) :) :) :) :)
Indeed but I find Brightman just so forced .... Marilyn Horne would be wonderful at her prime in this piece.
Gotta agree with Comfortably Numb.... won't bore you but when my Dad died I left him and put that track on to get myself together.....it gets me every time ...strange :'(
Zulu theme and the great music from John Barry
Just so much it's a job to name anything ... errr how about symphonic metal Nightwish ..Ghost Love Score :)
Morticia
04-04-11, 05:13 PM
Pato banton ( baby come back)
We have a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just thought of another one: Just, by Radiohead. Always makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
Squashed_Fly
09-04-11, 07:57 AM
Quite a few of the songs from Les Miserables do that for me. On My Own especially...
Vee4 Gaz
09-04-11, 08:34 AM
Talking of Radiohead....Street Spirit. WOW
redken1
09-04-11, 08:55 PM
Quite a few of the songs from Les Miserables do that for me. On My Own especially...
Got it on blue-ray for xmas. Just love it [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
StreetHippo
09-04-11, 10:04 PM
Verdi's Requiem every time, plus Adagio for strings and Greigs Hall of the mountain king.
Mr Blue Sky by ELO is another big fave!!!!!
But my all-time has to be That's entertainment by the Jam.
Stu
Verdi's Requiem wow that is an epic orchestral and choral composition
Jeff Waynes War of the Worlds. Ricahrd Burton's voice is amazing.
Squashed_Fly
12-04-11, 02:07 PM
Jeff Waynes War of the Worlds. Ricahrd Burton's voice is amazing.
+1!
I really wanted to see the WOTWs live show but couldn't afford the tickets at the time :(
Jeff Waynes War of the Worlds. Ricahrd Burton's voice is amazing.
+1!
I really wanted to see the WOTWs live show but couldn't afford the tickets at the time :(
It really does get you right there or is it there (he says pointing)
Fascinating selections being offered, I'm going to spend some time surfing you tube now.
Basil, I saw Floyd perform The Wall - it was magic. I also enjoyed the Animals concert.
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