Very majestic and powerful song that should be familiar to everyone.
Evanghelos Odyssey Papathanassiou, known by his stage name 'Vangelis', was born on March 29, 1943 in Volos, Greece. He is known for his scores for many films, including "Blade Runner," and is probably best known for the theme song to the 1981 film "Chariots of Fire," a rousing song that won him an Oscar. The opening trumpets announce the arrival of the drums and piano melody, and the dedication to the sport and the Olympic ideals portrayed in this timeless film are unforgettable.
The Trumpet March
The trumpet march is one of the favorite commercials, and it's quite grand. It was used as background music for a domestic automobile.
Exodus
This song won the 33rd Academy Award for Best Dramatic Score, from the movie "Exodus". There is a magnificent sense of poignancy in using this tune for parting. Maxim composed it.
So Said Zarathustra
An imposing track, which seems to have been used at the beginning of all the films of a famous studio.
I don't know what special considerations were taken into account when recording this track, but it seems that the music appears after 20 seconds, so please be patient.
The Symphonic Poem, composed in 1896 and first performed that year in Frankfurt, Germany, is his most famous symphonic poem, a work based freely on Nietzsche's work of the same name. Richard Strauss paraphrased it this way, "It was not my intention to write philosophical music, nor to depict Nietzsche's great work in music; my idea was to use music as a means of expressing the idea of the development of mankind, from its origins, through the various stages of development, religious and scientific, up to the Nietzschean idea of the Superman. " Zarathustra or Zoroaster (c. seventh to sixth century BC), ancient Persian religious reformer and founder of Zoroastrianism.
In the program for the premiere of this work, Strauss himself wrote the following note: "First movement: sunrise, man feels the power of God, but man still longs, he falls into a passion (second movement) and is distracted. He turns to science and tries in vain to answer life's questions with a fugue (third movement). Then resounds the tune of a delightful dance, and he becomes individual, his soul rising straight up into the clouds, while the world sinks deep beneath him." The work, after the introductory "Sunrise," consists of eight successive sections, each with a chapter heading from Nietzsche's original: 1. The Man of the Afterlife, 2. Longing, 3. Joys and Passions. 4. Elegies, 5. Academics, 6. Rehabilitation, 7. Dance Tunes, 8. Songs of the Sleepwalkers. Here is a selection of excerpts from the first movement
Daming Palace Lyrics - Overture
The opening overture of the TV series "Daming Palace Lyrics" is magnificent.It is used in CCTV's "Twelve Emperors of the Qing Dynasty" as well as in some documentaries.
The Magnificent Seven (The Magnificent Seven)
The favorite soundtrack of large-scale award parties, known to all. Composed by Bernstein.
The Planets Suite
Composed by Holmes. The Suite of the Planets is a mammoth work, with the entire work divided into seven movements named after seven of the nine planets (with the exception of Earth and Pluto, which was then unknown to mankind), and an unusually large orchestral setup that employs the generally seldom-appearing wind instruments of bass flute, bass oboe, bass clarinet, bass tuba, and tenor tuba, as well as the organ and a host of percussion instruments, with a section of six or seven movements for the last movement, and a section of six or seven movements for the last movement for the last movement for the last movement for the last movement for the last movement for the last movement for the last movement for the last movement for the last movement. The final movement also features a six-part female chorus (sometimes replaced by two solo flutes). The combination of so many instruments produces a wealth of acoustic colors, such as in the "Mars" movement, where the full orchestra demonstrates the power of the earth to shake. But perhaps because of the sheer size of the Planets Suite and its orchestra, the work is rarely performed in its entirety, with only three or five movements, or sometimes just one movement.
As far as the Planets Suite is concerned, it has nothing to do with pure astronomy, but is based on the "astrology" familiar to the ancient Lederines, Chinese, Egyptians and Persians. In this regard, Holst told a journalist at the 1920 performance of the entire work: "The composition of these pieces was inspired by the astrological significance of the planets. They are not title music, nor do they have any connection with the eponymous gods of ancient mythology. If any musical guidance is needed, the subtitle of each piece, especially in a broader sense, is sufficient to illustrate the kind of liturgical joy associated with certain celebrations. Saturn, for example, brings not only physical decline; it also marks the realization of ideals, while Mercury is a symbol of the mind ......"
First movement Mars - Messenger of War Holst completed this movement in August 1914 on the eve of the outbreak of the First World War. It has therefore been suggested that the composer's music for this movement was a prophecy of the then looming war. Indeed, the music of this movement, especially the brutal, agitated crescendo rhythmic pattern played by the percussion and stringed bowsticks striking the strings, suggests an army on the march and gives a sense of aggressive urgency.
The second movement Venus - Messenger of Peace In stark contrast to the ferocious war music of the previous movement, this one is extraordinarily serene and quiet. It reminds one of a paradise without lightning and thunder, far away from the clamor of war, presenting a scene of peace and joy everywhere.
The third movement, Mercury, is said to be a symbol not only of the winged messenger, but also of the protector of thieves. As a result, the music in this movement is unusually witty and flexible, a sharp harmonic piece. The playful melody is a reflection of the messenger, who is busy traveling from house to house, bringing the gospel and joy to people. The melody is in the style of a folk song, and shows the people celebrating the arrival of the flying messenger and the message he brings.
The fourth movement, Jupiter - Messenger of Joy, is more ambitious and longer than the other movements. The whole movement can be divided into three parts. The first part is exceptionally powerful, and the mood of joy is like a scene that goes on and on and on. This movement is often played alone and has become a popular piece of popular music. The first part of the movement is divided into three themes. The first theme is in C major, Allegro, 2/4 time, and the joyful mood is very obvious; the second theme is full of vitality, passionate, and full of energy; the third theme turns to 3/4 time, like a folk dance, and the atmosphere is warm. The second part of the movement is a majestic "Ode to Joy", similar to the melody of the Oriental Pentatonic Scale, affectionate and touching, simple and vivid, but not lacking in solemnity and greatness. The third part of the movement is a repetition of the first.
The fifth movement, Saturn - the Elderly, is one of the most exciting movements in the Planets Suite, and one that is often performed on its own. It begins with a fixed rhythm of two alternating neighboring tones played by flute, tuba, and two harps, and symbolizes the staggering, staccato, monotonous gait of the elderly, a reflection of the passing of time and the decline of physical strength.
Sixth Movement Uranus - The Magician This music is also a wonderful passage in The Planets Suite. Holst's use of modern compositional techniques, such as fickle tonal and orchestral colors and abrupt changes in intensity, achieves a bewildering, magical effect.
The seventh movement, Neptune - The Mystic, the last movement, gives a sense of serenity and tenderness, but at the same time expresses the mystery and haze of space. The first theme of the movement is constructed in this tone. Holst succeeds in rendering a bewildering, magical scene with his extensive use of lap steel, harp and violin.
Brand's Poem
Also known as Boiren's Song, it was originally written for the stage as the first part of the Triumphal Trilogy, composed in 1935-1936, and performed in Frankfurt in early 1937, then as a cantata on its own, and is Orff's best-known masterpiece.
The libretto is taken from a 13th-century book of poems found in the monastery of Benedicte Boiren in Bavaria. ***Divided into 25 movements for soprano, tenor, baritone, children's chorus, chorus and orchestra (14 movements within are orchestral).
The lyrics are in Latin and are in the nature of a student song about drinking, women and love, divided into 3 main parts: 1. spring, 2. small hotel, 3. love, performed with mime movements, accompanied by clowning and dance scenes. The piece is written in a simple style, eschewing the usual counterpoint, thematic development, and variations, and instead proceeds in syncopations, octaves, and thirds, with repetitive stanzas, making it an excellent sounding piece that is now often quoted in film and television
Alternatively known as Rain, Wind, Thunder, Lightning, and Excalibur, the piece was rumored to have been written by Karl Ophüller.
Gone with the Wind
This is the theme song from the Academy Award-winning film Gone with the Wind, and is often used as a soundtrack in nostalgia or character features. Composed by Max Steiner.
Olympic Drum and Bugle Song
Williams' classic, often used at sporting events.
Star Wars theme song
Composed by John Williams. Hey, here comes the Star Wars theme song that gets boys' blood pumping and creates endless fantasies. But this is an extra-long version, so be patient, the real theme music doesn't officially start until 1:20 ......
Dawn of the Heroes
A very grand tune, which was featured in the Japanese animated film "Three Kingdoms" and also in the 95th version of "God's Eagles".
Radetsky March
The Radetsky March, for orchestra, the most famous masterpiece of Johann Strauss Sr. is probably the most familiar march in the world, and is often used as the final piece in popular orchestral concerts. It has also become a tradition to conclude the famous annual Vienna New Year's Concert with this piece. But there is a little-known background to this piece: it was originally dedicated to General Radetzky by Johann Strauss the Elder, but in essence Radetzky was an iron-fisted man who had brutally suppressed a popular uprising in a neighboring country, and could be described as a reactionary warlord. Later, even Strauss himself and his son Johann Strauss Jr. were reluctant to perform the march. Nonetheless, the Radetzky March conquered a wide audience with its popular melody and powerful rhythm, and became the most widely circulated march.
It was used as the background music in the Japanese movie "Battle Royale".
Dancing with Wolves
The classic theme song of the movie "Dancing with Wolves". Movie program trailers on movie stations like to use this music as background music. Composed by Pete Buffett.