Wycket 36 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 John Williams and the Boston Pops are performing the National Anthem. Check it out on Fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 He's conducting the National Anthem at the beginning of the World Series.He received a very nice loud ovation when introduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I was just about to post this!Of course he received a loud ovation, he is the conductor laureate of the Boston Pops!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodMusician 56 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 how did this sneak up on us without anyone knowing it until it happened...shame shamejust saw it.Kinda cool. Had that patriotic-patriot style drum beat, but it sounds different... a somewhat different style for him... I notice that a lot of the low brass had most of the strain-release movement during that..I like the trumpet parts... quite cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Shoot, I missed it. Too busy watching Pushing Daisies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Damn I missed it too.Why was this not known in advance?Too bad he didn't lose his memory and play Star Wars insteadWhat did the commentators say?K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Good to see him returning home to Boston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 The intro was done by the public address announcer at the game. He gave alot of high praise to Williams, the kind that would make Dan Hobgood puke in his mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 It was Williams own arrangement apparently.anyone recorded this and can make an MP3?My day is ruinedK.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekUYoda 0 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 My day is ruined too! I had two people call me at work to tell me that he was on TV and I couldn't get home fast enough to do anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoris 0 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 As a piece of trivia for fans of The Star-Spangled Banner and those who have performed it, please listen to the chording for the line, "O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave?" There is a minor chord on "wa" followed by a major F chord.I believe that was a subtle tribute to John Kiley, who was the organist for decades at both Boston Garden for the Bruins and Celtics and Fenway Park. I've zipped a letter off to Mr. Williams in care of his agent to confirm.Kiley, for those who don't know, was one of the great hockey/basketball/baseball organists. He was most famous for his under-one-minute rendition of our national anthem.If anyone can make an MP3 of it, please post it so we can all enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodMusician 56 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I didn't get to record it, but I don't think a recording would be that great...the final part was covered up by the roar of the people... I couldn't hear them finish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 It was a very cool rendition of the national anthem, good to hear that it is the maestro's own orchestration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeNewGuy 0 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 That was certainly a nice surprise. The only thing that would make it better is a Sox loss, but it doesn't look like that's gonna happen. I have no faith in the Rockies' pitching, and Beckett is simply unstoppable in the postseason. Alas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 The intro was done by the public address announcer at the game. He gave alot of high praise to Williams, the kind that would make Dan Hobgood puke in his mouth. 3-0 Boston after 1, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Umm...let me add a Go Sox!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 It's funny, when Boston made it's Series run in '04 it was a big deal here, we had a huge multi-page thread and everything. Did we have more Boston area members then (thinking of Disk for one), or is it just because it's no longer a "breaking the curse" story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 In my experience, there are really a lot of bandwagon Red Sox fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 With Kevin Garnett going to the Celtics and the way the Patriots are playing I bet bandwagon fans are coming out from every crack and corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Mark, you have no idea what bandwagon fans are until you see all the burnt orange I put up with every day in what 5-10 years ago was a solid A&M town.BTW, for the insanely curious the aforementioned 2004 thread is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 It certainly is a fun time to be in Boston and be a Boston sports fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Mark, you have no idea what bandwagon fans are until you see all the burnt orange I put up with every day in what 5-10 years ago was a solid A&M town.BTW, for the insanely curious the aforementioned 2004 thread is here.No there are plenty of UT bandwagoners here after VY won Mack Brown the only National Title he'll ever taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I had no idea the World Series was tonight. Or this season. Ray Barnsbury - who would've been interested in hearing Williams' version of the piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 is there a link on YouTube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 "The most accomplished composer of our times,The Epitomy of our Culture,John Williams"I like the sound of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 That was a very nice arrangement. I like how he changed some of the notes to blend more smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Takis 206 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 "The epitome of our culture..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 is that picture from the rehearsals?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 He looks almost naked without his black turtle neck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckM 1 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Rats, I missed this. If someone made an mp3, it would be awesome if you could email it to me.And I think that that picture is the first time I've seen John Williams wearing something other than a suit or a black turtleneck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 That has to be the rehearsals...he wore red for the actual performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Takis 206 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 That montage was edited from screenshots of the actual FOX broadcast, following the starting lineup. If you remember seeing him in red, I'd adjust your television settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Maybe the Miller Lights are catching up with me...I'm sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Hester 0 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 For those of you that missed it, the arrangement was absolutely incredible. The Star Spangled Banner has received many treatments over the years, but this one was awesomely John Williams... some very interesting and clever chords and internal movements... this is the most different and clever arrangement of TSB I've ever heard. PLEASE, someone post a MP3 and/or video, if you've got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodMusician 56 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 yea... that's from the broadcast... no red lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Maybe the Miller Lights are catching up with me...I'm sorry. As long as there are no "keyboard malfunctions" it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Ooooh, cool arrangement. We need a studio recording of this!Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Yes I've been remiss not mentioning that. Very cool indeed. Bring him back for Game 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinaismine 64 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Hopefully this gets put on youtube soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Hester 0 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Thank you VERY MUCH for posting this!The section, "At the twilights last gleaming" is why I am such a tremendous JW fan... this passage is amazing and so clever and distinctly JW. This man never ceases to amaze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Didn't anybody record this for us foreigners? What a let-down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 You can find a streaming video of JW's performance of the US National Anthem HERE (click on "Williams conducts anthem").Really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 You can find a streaming video of JW's performance of the US National Anthem HERE (click on "Williams conducts anthem").Really nice! Is there any way to "save" it?Ooooh, cool arrangement. We need a studio recording of this!Ray BarnsburyActually one exists. It was recorded by a Japanese orchestra a few years back, and released on an expensive two CD set that also includes Williams own "Sound the Bells!" for brass band (the original version). And that's one of those CDs I still have to get... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,796 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Nice..but the performance sounded a little strange.Seems Williams is doing well, and he even has spare time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Amazing! For once, I like this anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,796 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 hadne you heard the hla leonard site version? its great. It makes you want to be american... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kradia 1 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Interesting rendtion of the Anthem, especially the Tuba(Bass) parts.Damn, that announcer's speech was....wordy.They were broadcasting the game but they cut off the anthem.I was like...."Fuck".So thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 hadne you heard the hla leonard site version? its great. It makes you want to be american...Oh, wow. So Williams has done two versions of the piece, I guess? Because the one at Hal Leonard is definitely different from the World Series performance. Here's the Hal Leonard version.As an unrelated sidenote, wasn't there someone who found an easy way to remove the copy-protection "beeps" from mp3's on that site? Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 The one on the Hal Leonard site was written for the Rose Bowl a few years back. I actually did a cut and paste (becuase of legnth) arrangement of it this past summer for my old high school's marching band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 He should have kept right on playing after the anthem, just launch straight into a medley of his film themes. The announcer did mention Raiders after all... or better yet a sample of the new score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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