Another entry into the Weekend Music Share inspired by Hughsviews and news.
This week, my entry has no lyrics, which I find makes it easier to listen to when writing.
I present to you this week’s entry, Fanfare for the Common Man by Emmerson, Lake and Palmer.
There are many versions of this available on YouTube, and like Pink Floyd last week, I am no ELP guru. It’s just an uplifting tune I find I can listen to whilst working.
Originally written by American composer, Aaron Copeland, in 1942, it has been performed by a number of orchestras, and if you like that kind of thing, they’re awesome. Here is fanfare as performed by The New York Philharmonic.
Which one duo you prefer? They’re both awesome in my opinion. I think I’ll have some more orchestral greats next week. Until then, enjoy the music and come back next week!
Cyberspouse had the ELP record when I first new him and I loved it, with no idea they had borrowed the tune from Copeland. I still prefer their version, but Cyberspouse say he prefers the orchestral Copeland. I would love to be in the orchestra banging the drums. looking forward to what you come up with next week.
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I have enjoyed the ELP version since I heard it a few years back, but since hearing the orchestra do the Copeland version, I’m torn now. Also thinking I may do a bonus music share ‘orchestral edition!’
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I have to go with the ELP version. It’s an iconic piece of music that always reminds me of ‘running.’ I think it would make a great tune to work out to while at the gym (not that I have been to a gym for many years), but can also see why many would find it a relaxing tune.
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Both great versions but the Emerson Lake and Palmer tip the scales for me 💜
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