Other Than That, Mrs. Lincoln, How Was The Play?
There is everything to like about the YouTube Symphony Orchestra project. It's a neat idea, they threw all the right resources at it, and it's completely democratic (not even an age restriction).
But dear sweet Jesus, how can you ignore the garbage Tan Dun handed in for the commission? The guy is capable of brilliance. This is not it.
If they wanted James Swearingen, why not just hire him? The piece is five minutes long and calls itself Internet Symphony 'Eroica'. So, it's no surprise that the music is bargain basement film music. Its spiritual ancestor is Mr. Holland's 'Opus'.
What's on the rest of the program? Probably Beethoven, right? Anyway, it's a great idea, YouTube. Too bad about the score.
posted by jodru at 14:07
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This pretty much sums up my thoughts. I opened the score a few weeks ago and saw the key signature and felt this wasn't a step in the right direction.
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Oh.
My.
God.
Oh my god oh my god oh my god.
As you might be able to tell, I'm speechless.
Not surprised ... After all, YouTube Live '08 also presented this gem. At least there are some nice dancing even in the official video (at 3:51 to save you waiting...) You're welcome.
Somebody should create a mockup in Sibelius so we can hear it in all of its glory.
Oh, duh. I didn't realize it had already been performed.
Eeeew.
I love how the LSO looks so unimpressed, while Tan Dun looks, um, orgasmic?
Tan Dun (5 minutes and 20 seconds later): "Was it as good for you as it was for me?"
Musicians: "Uh, no."
Still, maybe the percussion section is the answer to the auto-manufacturing crisis?
i love 8th grade concert band music!
well the Tan Dun piece is about 5 minutes long and there will be a concert, so i imagine there will be some other music as part of the event in April.
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