The William Tell Overture

[turnorburn]

Now this is real music guys!! A play Called The William Tell Overture music By Rossini, the first bit is daybreak the soldiers suit up, the second the charge to take the enemy by surprise, I relate it to
Onward Christian Soldiers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D5SDGjRidY


turnorburn

 

[jasoncran]

The music obviously was used for the lone ranger, and it actually is quite old, the story of william tell goes back to i believe the 1500's. Everyone knows that second part but not the first part.

 

[Vic C.]

For those of us who are old, LOL or watch the old animated cartoons, the "daybreak" portion (the cowherder's call)should be very familiar to us. :yes

 

[Caroline H]

It's FANTASTIC to watch them play, they look like they're really enjoying it! I recognize all of it...good stuff Turn

 

[sheshisown]

Thanks Turn~
What a treat...

I just loved the BIG GRINs when the “cavalry charge†began from the orchestra. :D It was like they had it hidden up their sleeve... The umbrellas bobbing along with the conductor and the raucous whistles at its close reveal how inspiring this music is even in the rain.

I found the first part of the overture; also not so well known, and listed it’s Youtube URL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG2hGSL345I&feature=related

The William Tell overture is written in four parts, each seguéing into the next:
*Prelude - a slow passage with low-pitch instruments such as cello and bass
*Storm - dynamic section played by full orchestra. (used in Disney’s “Fantasiaâ€Â)
*Ranz des Vaches (call to the dairy cows) ~ featuring the English horn (this segment is often used in animated cartoons to signify daybreak) (ie. the Bugs Bunny reference)
*Finale ~ ultra-dynamic "cavalry charge" gallop heralded by trumpets and played by full orchestra (the Lone Ranger theme music)

mu ~ sic... a blessing from God. :yes bonnie

 

[turnorburn]

Just a peaceful easy feeling.. :yes

Back in the days when entertainment meant the theater, plays were so much different than
the fare that's put on the telly, film strips were next, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton & etc..

Overture
Main article: William Tell Overture

Today, the opera is remembered mostly for its famous overture.[3] Its high-energy finale is particularly familiar through its use in the American radio and television shows of The Lone Ranger. Several portions of the overture were used prominently in the films A Clockwork Orange and The Eagle Shooting Heroes. The overture falls into four parts, each segueing into the next:

* Prelude - a slow passage starting with a passage for five cellos
* Storm - a dynamic section played by full orchestra
* Ranz des Vaches (call to the dairy cows) - featuring the Cor anglais (English horn)
* Finale - ultra-dynamic "cavalry charge" galop heralded by horns and trumpets and played by full orchestra.


turnorburn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG2hGSL345I

And me that used to play the violin..

 

[sheshisown]

Hey we got several musicians here don't we? COOL Turn> :guitar Sorry no violin smilies...:dunno

For those of us who are old, LOL or watch the old animated cartoons, the "daybreak" portion (the cowherder's call)should be very familiar to us.

Don't be embarrassed alone Vic I am 56 now, and I remember hearing the ENTIRE overture.

bonnie

 

[Vic C.]

...mu ~ sic... a blessing from God. :yes bonnie

What's up, Doc?

The word music has it's roots in the word, "muse". ;)

 

[Captain Sarcastic]

I found this disc used in a pawn shop some time ago. The music now resides on my iPod. Good stuff from Rossini. :shades

 

[turnorburn]

Oh my what a time! :yes


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyfQ6K2XqsA&NR=1


turnorburn

 

[sheshisown]

YEE HAAAW! Where IS that knee slappin' smilie?

Love that tenor... SING IT BOYS! The Oklahoma comes rollin right outta this Californian when they sing thata way... From a hayseed to a hillbilly :D

The word music has it's roots in the word, "muse".

mmmmm... pondering that while I crunch my carrot...:wink3

bonnie