Popular Post TheUlyssesian 1578 Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 As you know, it is a yearly tradition at the Oscars where they show a 3 to 5 minute montage of important industry people that have died. Accompanying it is a live orchestra typically, playing a somber piece, typically from film music. Earlier this year, they made an unexpected but brilliant choice - the Kent family theme! It got me thinking what other pieces could be adapted to such a presentation. Violin Solo of And Malice Towards None in Freedom's Call (expanded) I actually think this is the standout rendition of this theme though people prefer the piano and the horn solos. I think the violin so expressive. And they could get a big star violinist and expand the piece and making it all amazing. Finale Piano solo from Book Thief (expanded) The Face of Pan And of course we always have Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan and all 3 themes from Schindler's List. What else can be adapted into a sombre piece? David Story, SteveMc and Will 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Marian Schedenig 3002 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Easy. (The first part, obviously) Will 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 5985 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 The End Titles from Jaws 2. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Tom 1430 Posted September 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2019 I like ritual. I think Leaving Home is perfect and should be the musical branding of that segment in perpetuity. Will, The Illustrious Jerry and Timo Martikainen 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Edmilson 1563 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I was thinking maybe a new arrangement of Luke and Leia from ROTJ - maybe even with a cello solo. But, considering the recent and memorable appearance of that theme on The Last Jedi, they'll be taking the risk of people who are not film score buffs associating it too much with Star Wars. There's also Remembering Emilie and Finale from War Horse. That Gloria Cheng piano solo would be very touching. TheUlyssesian 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Arpy 3667 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 The Farewell Scene from Nixon I think it has a nice movement from solemn and sombre to optimistic. It's a very intimate and reflective piece. Amer 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TheUlyssesian 1578 Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Edmilson said: I was thinking maybe a new arrangement of Luke and Leia from ROTJ - maybe even with a cello solo. But, considering the recent and memorable appearance of that theme on The Last Jedi, they'll be taking the risk of people who are not film score buffs associating it too much with Star Wars. There's also Remembering Emilie and Finale from War Horse. That Gloria Cheng piano solo would be very touching. Great pick! I think the strings are a tad overdramatic but I think if restructured as a piano piece it would work very well. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Not Mr. Big 2794 Posted September 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2019 America, the Dream Goes On Jurassic Shark, Will, Remco and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1798 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Something from War Horse. Link to post Share on other sites
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 5985 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Training Montage from Space Camp. igger6 and ATXHusker 2 Link to post Share on other sites
cordax 32 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Banning Back Home from Hook Arpy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Incanus 5250 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Elegy for Cello and Orchestra or Regaining a Son from Seven Years in Tibet. A New Beginning from Minority Report The Reunion from A.I. Will 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 3986 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Finale from Book Thief, I want that track played at my own funerals. Montre 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post TheUlyssesian 1578 Posted September 19, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2019 Funerals! How many are you going to have? Bilbo, The Illustrious Jerry, T.RASK and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Arpy 3667 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 One for his real body, and one for his JWFan profile. Will 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 3563 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 12 hours ago, TheUlyssesian said: The Face of Pan I know for certain that this is high up on my list for music played at my own funeral, not only the "In Memoriam" section at the Oscars. That track is part of what I've called John Williams' "religious sound", a pastoral sound he excels at and -- in fact -- is one of the main reasons why he's my favourite composer (far more than the action stuff). There are many other examples: "Restoration" from JANE EYRE, "The Miracle" from HEIDI, "Final Duel" bit from JEDI, "The Penitant Man Will Pass" from INDY 3, "Star of Bethlehem" from HOME ALONE, "The Meeting with Mao" from NIXON, "Look Down, Lord" from ROSEWOOD, "Angela's Prayer" from ANGELA'S ASHES, "Fawkes the Phoenix" from HP2, "Window to the Past" from HP3, "Hatikvah/The Hope" from MUNICH and so on. But I also think the aforementioned "Elegy for Cello and Piano/Orchestra" is a great candidate, written for an actual funeral and one of my favourite concert pieces by JW. Will 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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Bespin 3986 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 On 9/19/2019 at 5:39 AM, TheUlyssesian said: Funerals! How many are you going to have? At least two, the private one and the state one. TheUlyssesian 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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Will 1798 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 oh also, Rialto Ripples Link to post Share on other sites
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Jurassic Shark 6021 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 On 9/19/2019 at 12:26 PM, Thor said: I know for certain that this is high up on my list for music played at my own funeral, not only the "In Memoriam" section at the Oscars. That track is part of what I've called John Williams' "religious sound", a pastoral sound he excels at and -- in fact -- is one of the main reasons why he's my favourite composer (far more than the action stuff). There are many other examples: "Restoration" from JANE EYRE, "The Miracle" from HEIDI, "Final Duel" bit from JEDI, "The Penitant Man Will Pass" from INDY 3, "Star of Bethlehem" from HOME ALONE, "The Meeting with Mao" from NIXON, "Look Down, Lord" from ROSEWOOD, "Angela's Prayer" from ANGELA'S ASHES, "Fawkes the Phoenix" from HP2, "Window to the Past" from HP3, "Hatikvah/The Hope" from MUNICH and so on. But I also think the aforementioned "Elegy for Cello and Piano/Orchestra" is a great candidate, written for an actual funeral and one of my favourite concert pieces by JW. C'mon, we need a Spotify playlist! Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 3563 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I'll leave that to the Bespins of this world. But I do have an iTunes playlist with these kinds of tracks. Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 6021 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Thor said: I'll leave that to the Bespins of this world. There's more than one?!? Link to post Share on other sites
Alex 1761 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Cantina Band or March from 1941 Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 3563 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 ....here's the iTunes list in question: Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 17637 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 A Window To The Past has a religious sound? Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 3563 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Not in what it concerns, but in the pastoral sound. Link to post Share on other sites
TheUlyssesian 1578 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 I agree. There is something melancholy about it, or atleast deeply felt which makes it appropriate for a funeral - tastefully arranged of course. Link to post Share on other sites
Omen II 884 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I think that An Architect's Dream from The Towering Inferno and The City Sleeps from Earthquake would both make ideal accompaniments to the montages of those late costume designers and cinematographers whom we cannot quite place. David Story 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cordax 32 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 On 9/23/2019 at 12:35 PM, Score said: this is by far the funniest one yet Link to post Share on other sites
geom_00 6 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan Link to post Share on other sites
That_Bloke 41 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I recall hearing part of "Back to America" from Angela's Ashes at one of the Oscars, but I can't remember if it was for "In Memoriam" or another sequence. More knowledgeable minds please clarify. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Not Mr. Big 2794 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, That_Bloke said: I recall hearing part of "Back to America" from Angela's Ashes at one of the Oscars, but I can't remember if it was for "In Memoriam" or another sequence. More knowledgeable minds please clarify. Thanks. It was in the 2013 Seth McFarlane Oscars when Amour won best Foreign Feature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJlw27Fx11E That_Bloke 1 Link to post Share on other sites
theMaestraX 91 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Saving Private Ryan theme if it's not done already! Link to post Share on other sites
That_Bloke 41 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 On 10/1/2019 at 1:07 PM, Not Mr. Big said: It was in the 2013 Seth McFarlane Oscars when Amour won best Foreign Feature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJlw27Fx11E Thanks for that Link to post Share on other sites
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