Lance Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Spike Jones Tchaikovsky Medley www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be7O9g2sphw oops, nm Edited August 25, 2016 by Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Since this thread is more music friendly...than another one I will not mention...I like this piece a whole bunch...I personally love the KILLER brass parts in this piece of music...this is a nice grade 6 piece of musical literature as well... Symphony No. 0 - Composer: Bart Picqueur I) Fanfare for Ra, the Sun God II) At the Source - Song and Dance of the Phoenix (04:08) III) Death and Rebirth (12:58) IV) Flight to Heliopolis - Ceremony for Ra (21:09) Phoenix ex cinere suo renascitur (the Phoenix will rise from its ashes) is the motto of this wind orchestra. The mythical bird also takes pride of place in the orchestras banner. The mythology of several continents includes similar stories about a phoenix arising from its ashes. This work by Bart Picqueur is based on the Egyptian and Greek version. In ancient Egypt, the Phoenix occurred in the ritual of Ra, the sun god. Part 1: Fanfare for Ra, the sun god: After a mysterious introduction, the orchestra bursts out with resounding trumpets and exceptionally virtuoso kettledrums. It is a festive ode to the sun god. Part 2: At the source - Song and dance of the Phoenix The Phoenix lives a solitary existence at a source somewhere in Persia. His song and dance are of such a beauty that Ra, the sun god, stops his chariot every day at noon to enjoy the bizarre spectacle. Part 2 opens with an impression of the source, with a modal sound field of clarinets and piano. The song is melodious and sounds slightly oriental. The dance is capricious and virtuoso. Part 3: Death and rebirth When the Phoenix has grown old, he arranges his own death. He makes a nest out of incense and other fragrant herbs in the highest tree. When he has settled down in it, the sun sets the nest on fire. The old Phoenix perishes in the flames. A young strong Phoenix is born (reborn) from the ashes. Part 4: Flight to Heliopolis - ceremony for Ra The young Phoenix wraps the remains of the nest of its father in an egg of myrrh. As soon as he is strong enough to carry it, he takes it to Heliopolis (the city of light, which still exists near Cairo) where he sacrifices it in the temple of Ra. The work ends with a chorale in honour of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of numerous musical societies. The majestic final chord, however, is not what is seems. It all starts again from the beginning, the circle is complete (just as the number of the symphony). really love that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) I throw this out every year. If Bluecoats ever wanna head the narrative route........Dr. Atomic. John Adams. Please. Could see Blue Stars doing it too. Edited August 25, 2016 by DrumManTx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Just listened to the Field Pass interview with John Mackey. Bluecoats. He wants you. Give him your number. Now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barneveld Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Since this thread is more music friendly...than another one I will not mention...I like this piece a whole bunch...I personally love the KILLER brass parts in this piece of music...this is a nice grade 6 piece of musical literature as well... Symphony No. 0 - Composer: Bart Picqueur I) Fanfare for Ra, the Sun God II) At the Source - Song and Dance of the Phoenix (04:08) III) Death and Rebirth (12:58) IV) Flight to Heliopolis - Ceremony for Ra (21:09) Phoenix ex cinere suo renascitur (the Phoenix will rise from its ashes) is the motto of this wind orchestra. The mythical bird also takes pride of place in the orchestras banner. The mythology of several continents includes similar stories about a phoenix arising from its ashes. This work by Bart Picqueur is based on the Egyptian and Greek version. In ancient Egypt, the Phoenix occurred in the ritual of Ra, the sun god. Part 1: Fanfare for Ra, the sun god: After a mysterious introduction, the orchestra bursts out with resounding trumpets and exceptionally virtuoso kettledrums. It is a festive ode to the sun god. Part 2: At the source - Song and dance of the Phoenix The Phoenix lives a solitary existence at a source somewhere in Persia. His song and dance are of such a beauty that Ra, the sun god, stops his chariot every day at noon to enjoy the bizarre spectacle. Part 2 opens with an impression of the source, with a modal sound field of clarinets and piano. The song is melodious and sounds slightly oriental. The dance is capricious and virtuoso. Part 3: Death and rebirth When the Phoenix has grown old, he arranges his own death. He makes a nest out of incense and other fragrant herbs in the highest tree. When he has settled down in it, the sun sets the nest on fire. The old Phoenix perishes in the flames. A young strong Phoenix is born (reborn) from the ashes. Part 4: Flight to Heliopolis - ceremony for Ra The young Phoenix wraps the remains of the nest of its father in an egg of myrrh. As soon as he is strong enough to carry it, he takes it to Heliopolis (the city of light, which still exists near Cairo) where he sacrifices it in the temple of Ra. The work ends with a chorale in honour of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of numerous musical societies. The majestic final chord, however, is not what is seems. It all starts again from the beginning, the circle is complete (just as the number of the symphony). The other thread, you do not wish to mention, was very music friendly for your first 75 music suggestion posts!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 The other thread, you do not wish to mention, was very music friendly for your first 75 music suggestion posts!! I'm hurt. <\3 But honestly I'll just let that one die. This one works for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 I have no idea what you guys are talking about, but if he was getting grief for mentioning music in the "shows corps should do thread", then it's a pretty hilarious metaphor for the "music as accompaniment" trend in DCI's quick acceleration towards WGI. On with the music ideas! If you want to attach it to a show concept, then you get bonus points! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I have no idea what you guys are talking about, but if he was getting grief for mentioning music in the "shows corps should do thread", then it's a pretty hilarious metaphor for the "music as accompaniment" trend in DCI's quick acceleration towards WGI. On with the music ideas! If you want to attach it to a show concept, then you get bonus points! I endorse this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdaddy Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 A show for Phantom Regiment... Dys/Utopia. I'm thinking of a dichotomy between pleasant and profane throughout the show (with utopia winning). This is the result, in part, of me wanting to hear Regiment perform Beethoven's 6th, among my favorite symphonies. Perhaps it's the Fantasia effect, but I feel "utopia" when I hear this tune. Here is a Zinman interpretation (known for taking Beehoven's metronome readings seriously, so you'll hear a few uptempo parts). And I was present at this concert - the most amazing orchestra concert I've ever witnessed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzHzaomOiDQ For the dystopian sections, I've been listening to Michael Gordon's reimagination of Beethoven's 7th. I think some portions of Choral Fantasy or some of his overtures (e.g., Creatures of Prometheus) could be arranged to fit the idea. I also think this kind of theme could be done with only Shosty or only Prokofiev as well, but the activity needs more Beethoven. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 A show for Phantom Regiment... Dys/Utopia. I'm thinking of a dichotomy between pleasant and profane throughout the show (with utopia winning). This is the result, in part, of me wanting to hear Regiment perform Beethoven's 6th, among my favorite symphonies. Perhaps it's the Fantasia effect, but I feel "utopia" when I hear this tune. Here is a Zinman interpretation (known for taking Beehoven's metronome readings seriously, so you'll hear a few uptempo parts). And I was present at this concert - the most amazing orchestra concert I've ever witnessed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzHzaomOiDQ For the dystopian sections, I've been listening to Michael Gordon's reimagination of Beethoven's 7th. I think some portions of Choral Fantasy or some of his overtures (e.g., Creatures of Prometheus) could be arranged to fit the idea. I also think this kind of theme could be done with only Shosty or only Prokofiev as well, but the activity needs more Beethoven. great idea beethoven 6 is so beautiful and relaxing. one of my favorite recordings is on period instruments. i think the last movement of beethoven 5 would be a good one to fit in as a bridge or something between utopia/dystopia, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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