tom
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Post by tom on Aug 10, 2005 10:00:47 GMT -8
In another thread, peridot complained (in my view rightly) that the pop version of a certain classical piece ruined it.
However, writers have used classical themes over the years to produce some fine pop music, for example The Lovers' Concerto, by the Toys, is based on a theme by Bach. In fact, Bach's music has been widely used as a basis for pop songs.
Can anyone else think of other examples of classical themes being used in this way?
Tom
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Post by M.Maestro on Aug 10, 2005 10:09:37 GMT -8
In another thread, peridot complained (in my view rightly) that the pop version of a certain classical piece ruined it. However, writers have used classical themes over the years to produce some fine pop music, for example The Lovers' Concerto, by the Toys, is based on a theme by Bach. In fact, Bach's music has been widely used as a basis for pop songs. Can anyone else think of other examples of classical themes being used in this way? Tom I will compile a top 10 list for you, Tom. Stay tuned.  |
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Post by peridot444 on Aug 10, 2005 10:16:56 GMT -8
Hi Tom,
Yes, a great many. Rossini's opera "William Tell" is a case in point: everyone knows the last section of the overture was used as the Lone Ranger theme. Not so obvious perhaps is the use of many serious works in the incidental music thoughout the episodes of this western - Beethoven, Schubert, Bach etc. I was trying hard to place one bit of this music, without success when I discovered there was one piece of original incidental music, and I had found it!
William Tell TV show put words to this overture theme . Scottish Soldier (Kenneth McKellar) was lifted from the opera unaltered (only the words were added).
I would like to see more of the Lone Ranger episodes - spotting the music is hugely entertaining.
P
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