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A modified reduction of Paul Dukas' symphonic poem for piano. If you can recognize where this piece was famously used before you get a kudos from me!
The program:
That old sorcerer has vanished
And for once has gone away!
Spirits called by him, now banished,
My commands shall soon obey.
Every step and saying
That he used, I know,
And with sprites obeying
My arts I will show.
Flow, flow onward
Stretches many
Spare not any
Water rushing,
Ever streaming fully downward
Toward the pool in current gushing.
Come, old broomstick, you are needed,
Take these rags and wrap them round you!
Long my orders you have heeded,
By my wishes now I've bound you.
Have two legs and stand,
And a head for you.
Run, and in your hand
Hold a bucket too.
Flow, flow onward
Stretches many,
Spare not any
Water rushing,
Ever streaming fully downward
Toward the pool in current gushing.
See him, toward the shore he's racing
There, he's at the stream already,
Back like lightning he is chasing,
Pouring water fast and steady.
Once again he hastens!
How the water spills,
How the water basins
Brimming full he fills!
Stop now, hear me!
Ample measure
Of your treasure
We have gotten!
Ah, I see it, dear me, dear me.
Master's word I have forgotten!
Ah, the word with which the master
Makes the broom a broom once more!
Ah, he runs and fetches faster!
Be a broomstick as before!
Ever new the torrents
That by him are fed,
Ah, a hundred currents
Pour upon my head!
No, no longer
Can I please him,
I will seize him!
That is spiteful!
My misgivings grow the stronger.
What a mien, his eyes how frightful!
Brood of hell, you're not a mortal!
Shall the entire house go under?
Over threshold over portal
Streams of water rush and thunder.
Broom accurst and mean,
Who will have his will,
Stick that you have been,
Once again stand still!
Can I never, Broom, appease you?
I will seize you,
Hold and whack you,
And your ancient wood
I'll sever,
With a whetted axe I'll crack you.
He returns, more water dragging!
Now I'll throw myself upon you!
Soon, 0 goblin, you'll be sagging.
Crash! The sharp axe has undone you.
What a good blow, truly!
There, he's split, I see.
Hope now rises newly,
And my breathing's free.
Woe betide me!
Both halves scurry
In a hurry,
Rise like towers
There beside me.
Help me, help, eternal powers!
Off they run, till wet and wetter
Hall and steps immersed are lying.
What a flood that naught can fetter!
Lord and master, hear me crying! -
Ah, he comes excited.
Sir, my need is sore.
Spirits that I've cited
My commands ignore.
"To the lonely
Corner, broom!
Hear your doom.
As a spirit
When he wills, your master only
Calls you, then 'tis time to hear it."
Enjoy!
The program:
That old sorcerer has vanished
And for once has gone away!
Spirits called by him, now banished,
My commands shall soon obey.
Every step and saying
That he used, I know,
And with sprites obeying
My arts I will show.
Flow, flow onward
Stretches many
Spare not any
Water rushing,
Ever streaming fully downward
Toward the pool in current gushing.
Come, old broomstick, you are needed,
Take these rags and wrap them round you!
Long my orders you have heeded,
By my wishes now I've bound you.
Have two legs and stand,
And a head for you.
Run, and in your hand
Hold a bucket too.
Flow, flow onward
Stretches many,
Spare not any
Water rushing,
Ever streaming fully downward
Toward the pool in current gushing.
See him, toward the shore he's racing
There, he's at the stream already,
Back like lightning he is chasing,
Pouring water fast and steady.
Once again he hastens!
How the water spills,
How the water basins
Brimming full he fills!
Stop now, hear me!
Ample measure
Of your treasure
We have gotten!
Ah, I see it, dear me, dear me.
Master's word I have forgotten!
Ah, the word with which the master
Makes the broom a broom once more!
Ah, he runs and fetches faster!
Be a broomstick as before!
Ever new the torrents
That by him are fed,
Ah, a hundred currents
Pour upon my head!
No, no longer
Can I please him,
I will seize him!
That is spiteful!
My misgivings grow the stronger.
What a mien, his eyes how frightful!
Brood of hell, you're not a mortal!
Shall the entire house go under?
Over threshold over portal
Streams of water rush and thunder.
Broom accurst and mean,
Who will have his will,
Stick that you have been,
Once again stand still!
Can I never, Broom, appease you?
I will seize you,
Hold and whack you,
And your ancient wood
I'll sever,
With a whetted axe I'll crack you.
He returns, more water dragging!
Now I'll throw myself upon you!
Soon, 0 goblin, you'll be sagging.
Crash! The sharp axe has undone you.
What a good blow, truly!
There, he's split, I see.
Hope now rises newly,
And my breathing's free.
Woe betide me!
Both halves scurry
In a hurry,
Rise like towers
There beside me.
Help me, help, eternal powers!
Off they run, till wet and wetter
Hall and steps immersed are lying.
What a flood that naught can fetter!
Lord and master, hear me crying! -
Ah, he comes excited.
Sir, my need is sore.
Spirits that I've cited
My commands ignore.
"To the lonely
Corner, broom!
Hear your doom.
As a spirit
When he wills, your master only
Calls you, then 'tis time to hear it."
Enjoy!
Category Music / Classical
Species Hydra
Size 120 x 120px
File Size 4.6 kB
Thank you! (Though the playing was a bit uninspired, I'm afraid! I haven't played it in a while =/)
As for the arrangement, I didn't start from scratch, but I modified the original transcription extensively to fit my technical ability (it's modified enough that I could publish it if I wanted to).
As for the arrangement, I didn't start from scratch, but I modified the original transcription extensively to fit my technical ability (it's modified enough that I could publish it if I wanted to).
Don't you dare go through with that threat! {{shakes paw angrily in the air... then realizes it's a computer monitor}}
I've never seen Fantasia... any of them! that isn't fair! Dad always thought it was too "out there" and never even mentioned it. First time I saw (part of) one was when our band went to Disneyland and made our own recording of The Firebird Suite and the Finale from Carnival of the Animals to go along with the movie in the fashion of real studio musicians...
I've never seen Fantasia... any of them! that isn't fair! Dad always thought it was too "out there" and never even mentioned it. First time I saw (part of) one was when our band went to Disneyland and made our own recording of The Firebird Suite and the Finale from Carnival of the Animals to go along with the movie in the fashion of real studio musicians...
Hehe, well, it is a symphonic poem! Maybe I should have just put Goethe's words rather than the summary. =P
Entropy! What evil vocabulary. Confusion, disorder lo! The degradation of energy... heat...
Heh, I kid! It's the perfect way to describe the chaos here! =D
I ought to dig it up too! I'll have to cross a continent before I can get to my old tape, but I bet I can buy a DVD, as it has been released again for sure. I mean, it is a rather iconic work! A staple of animation!
Entropy! What evil vocabulary. Confusion, disorder lo! The degradation of energy... heat...
Heh, I kid! It's the perfect way to describe the chaos here! =D
I ought to dig it up too! I'll have to cross a continent before I can get to my old tape, but I bet I can buy a DVD, as it has been released again for sure. I mean, it is a rather iconic work! A staple of animation!
Hehehe! I know this isn't what you said but I was imagining you trying to play keyboard instruments without breathing out. ^o^
But, you kind of get used to it, plus with almost every wind instrument there's back pressure you're blowing against, which helps you hold in your air more than just blowing air out. Flute, though, that's a lot of air!!
But, you kind of get used to it, plus with almost every wind instrument there's back pressure you're blowing against, which helps you hold in your air more than just blowing air out. Flute, though, that's a lot of air!!
It's odd, you'd think that one would get bored of hearing the same piece again and again... but no! They just seem to get better! =D
Ha, thank you! I try my best, though I must admit that this particular performance was a little uninspired... =/ Oh well! At least it's got no noticeable 'true' errors, but this is nothing compared to my arrangement of Saint-Saëns' Dance of the Dead! Believe me (that one was recorded in front of a live audience, yeah! B3 )
Oh, I remember you telling me about you singing Schubert a while ago! How's that going along? Decided on the repertoire, or am I getting stuff mixed up? Because if you are I must brush up on my Liszt transcriptions of his lieder. It'll be fun to get back into them!!!
Ha, thank you! I try my best, though I must admit that this particular performance was a little uninspired... =/ Oh well! At least it's got no noticeable 'true' errors, but this is nothing compared to my arrangement of Saint-Saëns' Dance of the Dead! Believe me (that one was recorded in front of a live audience, yeah! B3 )
Oh, I remember you telling me about you singing Schubert a while ago! How's that going along? Decided on the repertoire, or am I getting stuff mixed up? Because if you are I must brush up on my Liszt transcriptions of his lieder. It'll be fun to get back into them!!!
yup I sand Schubert for my lessons and then in front of the voice department. I totally botched the words, but noone there is fluent in German, so I'm not sure they noticed X3
I think the mark of good music is the ability to withstand multiple listens. They're complex enough that you hear new things each time, or it takes a few tries to wrap your head around a certain rhythm or harmonization.
I think the mark of good music is the ability to withstand multiple listens. They're complex enough that you hear new things each time, or it takes a few tries to wrap your head around a certain rhythm or harmonization.
I honestly prefer the symphonic version. The nuanced sounds and the sheer sonority that a full orchestra provides is very difficult to imitate on the piano. Mussorgsky is an exception though. I think that Night On Bald Mountain or Pictures at an Exhibition can swing both ways.
Or maybe the camera just can't recreate the acoustics of a concert hall. The sound feels muffled, as if obscured by cotton.
Or maybe the camera just can't recreate the acoustics of a concert hall. The sound feels muffled, as if obscured by cotton.
Well, that's a pretty nasty thing to say when not linked with a word or two of praise... Of course the symphonic version is better, that's a given! I've only got ten fingers, there is no way I can ever hope to compare to the work of a master of orchestration with dozens of tone colours and interwoven lines, I have to compromise!
That being said, I'm not very happy with this performance either, the sound recording ain't too cool (and it was played in a rather uninspired mood in a room with few acoustics) and the playing was rather uninspired here.
Anyway, I don't own an orchestra and have only played in a few. A piano reduction is fun,because you can play it *almost* anywhere, and it's pleasant when you can. I mean, you can't fit an orchestra in a living room, can you?
As far as arrangements go, I am quite happy with this one: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4846551
I'd love to hear your interpretation of a piece of this sort, you do play quite professionally if I remember right!
That being said, I'm not very happy with this performance either, the sound recording ain't too cool (and it was played in a rather uninspired mood in a room with few acoustics) and the playing was rather uninspired here.
Anyway, I don't own an orchestra and have only played in a few. A piano reduction is fun,because you can play it *almost* anywhere, and it's pleasant when you can. I mean, you can't fit an orchestra in a living room, can you?
As far as arrangements go, I am quite happy with this one: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4846551
I'd love to hear your interpretation of a piece of this sort, you do play quite professionally if I remember right!
Oh come now, I did not intend offend, and if I have, then my apologies. But would my praise really mean anything?
It's just that this is one of my favorite pieces, so I tend to be overly carping when reviewing. You tend to look very closely into every fine minute detail and you have your own stubborn ideas about what the piece should sound like.
The recording just could not do your performance justice. As I said, it sounds as if there was a wall you from the mic, and with these grand orchestral pieces requiring full rich sound, you don't want the mic hindering you any; it's hard enough as is.
Now all that aside, I'm offering my honest opinion about the piece. I'm not taking account the accessibility of the piano compared to an orchestra, just the different effect both renderings have on the audience. I'm not saying all orchestral versions are better than the piano versions, nor am I saying that all piano versions are better than the orchestral ones, it boils down to the listener. For instance, Pics at an Expo (how we call in the 'hood) works well both ways, as each provides a unique taste to the piece, but Liszt's Mazeppa stinks as an orchestra piece, as they can't create the galloping feel of the piece.
It's just that this is one of my favorite pieces, so I tend to be overly carping when reviewing. You tend to look very closely into every fine minute detail and you have your own stubborn ideas about what the piece should sound like.
The recording just could not do your performance justice. As I said, it sounds as if there was a wall you from the mic, and with these grand orchestral pieces requiring full rich sound, you don't want the mic hindering you any; it's hard enough as is.
Now all that aside, I'm offering my honest opinion about the piece. I'm not taking account the accessibility of the piano compared to an orchestra, just the different effect both renderings have on the audience. I'm not saying all orchestral versions are better than the piano versions, nor am I saying that all piano versions are better than the orchestral ones, it boils down to the listener. For instance, Pics at an Expo (how we call in the 'hood) works well both ways, as each provides a unique taste to the piece, but Liszt's Mazeppa stinks as an orchestra piece, as they can't create the galloping feel of the piece.
Ah, you must forgive me! I'm in a sour mood, I've had to fly off and leave all my friends that came all the way from Europe in their own accord... So I read it the wrong way!
Ah, quite right, actually the piano I played this on was less than proper~ the sound is, regrettably, horrible!
And I know what you mean by that~ Nah, I prefer the orchestral version too, but unlike most, I prefer playing the music rather than listening to it, and arrangements like this are just fun to do! I've never heard the fourth Transcendental Etude performed by an orchestra, but I have played it recently on the piano. Again, sorry! Next time I shall reply more cautiously.
Ah, quite right, actually the piano I played this on was less than proper~ the sound is, regrettably, horrible!
And I know what you mean by that~ Nah, I prefer the orchestral version too, but unlike most, I prefer playing the music rather than listening to it, and arrangements like this are just fun to do! I've never heard the fourth Transcendental Etude performed by an orchestra, but I have played it recently on the piano. Again, sorry! Next time I shall reply more cautiously.
It's already hard enough to discern emotive tone while speaking even with the aid of all our senses, but take away all but our sight and confusion and ill feelings ensue. I can completely see how my first comment could easily been taken as snooty, and that's my fault.
From Europe? Paying for a plane ticket from Thailand to Europe must have been quite pleasant. Not to mention the monster jet lag once you land.
Mazeppa has conquered many many pianists. Simply getting the notes down is a remarkable feat, but mastering the piece is Herculean. Do you still take lessons?
From Europe? Paying for a plane ticket from Thailand to Europe must have been quite pleasant. Not to mention the monster jet lag once you land.
Mazeppa has conquered many many pianists. Simply getting the notes down is a remarkable feat, but mastering the piece is Herculean. Do you still take lessons?
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