Aaron Copland
Fanfare for the Common Man
Copland: The Music of America (Erich Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra)
(1995)

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d-don
Apr 26, 2013 - 10:47
aelfheld wrote:

Oh how I hate the dull "I'm too cool for all of you petit bourgeois who like fanfares and brass and their country and whatnot."

Fanfares are common to all ages. That you're ignorant of that fact is . . . unsurprising. But then you're probably too 'cool' to bother actually learning anything. Like where the volume control is.




{#Clap}


EdmoJoe
Apr 26, 2013 - 10:45
One of the most affirmative pieces of music ever. A chill ran up my spine when it started playing and I stopped what I was doing. This song is as emotional as any you will ever hear. Thanks, Bill. We all need more uplifting in our daily lives, and that is what Fanfare for the common man is about.


iTuner
Mar 25, 2013 - 22:55
Nadine wrote:


oh, how i hate the dull "if you don't like it here - then leave" automatic responses. leave to where? every single country is ruled by idiots.

i absolutely loooove the "cool" people in EVERY country. unfortunately they're not in power. anywhere.

considering the song: I don't detest it. But I do have a brass (and fanfare) allergy. i only can take brass in really very tiny doses. full blast brass sounds: I collapse. My ears quit. Maybe americans dig it more, because it lets them dream of european castles and middle ages stuff? Weren't fanfares common in that age?


Fuck castles. This song takes us to the moon.

Reweth
Feb 22, 2013 - 12:12
Am I the only person who thinks that this fine piece of music was the main inspiration to the Star Trek: Deep Space 9 theme? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsOE73pxpys


idiot_wind
Feb 22, 2013 - 12:10
Makes me want walk through amber waves of grain...seeing flags unfurled.

Now...having stated that...it's friday afternoon...where's the RnR?






Proclivities
Feb 22, 2013 - 12:09
rabaak wrote:
You need to hear the Emerson Lake and Palmer rendition of this. It is pretty awesome.

I've heard their version more than enough. I do not need to hear it anymore.


photolew
Feb 22, 2013 - 12:09
Whether you love this piece or don't care for it. I cannot believe that it doesn't evoke some strong emotional reaction.....get chills everytime I hear this piece. Would love to hear (and felt) played live....


rabaak
Feb 22, 2013 - 12:09
How about playing the Emerson Lake and Palmer version



Pedro1874
Nov 20, 2012 - 11:39
I was very fortunate to hear this piece played live, in the open air, TWICE while living in Kentucky in the nineties. Wonderful stirring music. Great mix today Bill and Rebecca. Many thanks {#Good-vibes}


aelfheld
Nov 20, 2012 - 11:36
Nadine wrote:
oh, how i hate the dull "if you don't like it here - then leave" automatic responses. leave to where? every single country is ruled by idiots.

i absolutely loooove the "cool" people in EVERY country. unfortunately they're not in power. anywhere.

considering the song: I don't detest it. But I do have a brass (and fanfare) allergy. i only can take brass in really very tiny doses. full blast brass sounds: I collapse. My ears quit. Maybe americans dig it more, because it lets them dream of european castles and middle ages stuff? Weren't fanfares common in that age?

Oh how I hate the dull "I'm too cool for all of you petit bourgeois who like fanfares and brass and their country and whatnot."

Fanfares are common to all ages. That you're ignorant of that fact is . . . unsurprising. But then you're probably too 'cool' to bother actually learning anything. Like where the volume control is.




tnt_thomas
Nov 20, 2012 - 11:36
Nadine wrote:
Upvote! No, take two!
oh, how i hate the dull "if you don't like it here - then leave" automatic responses. leave to where? every single country is ruled by idiots.

i absolutely loooove the "cool" people in EVERY country. unfortunately they're not in power. anywhere.

considering the song: I don't detest it. But I do have a brass (and fanfare) allergy. i only can take brass in really very tiny doses. full blast brass sounds: I collapse. My ears quit. Maybe americans dig it more, because it lets them dream of european castles and middle ages stuff? Weren't fanfares common in that age?





misterbearbaby
Nov 20, 2012 - 11:36
Kunzel rules, for the Common Ear... a fine,sensitive rendering. How could you not play the Emerson Lake and Palmer version following?
(Just picked up a mint copy of "Works" on vinyl last week. It holds up 3+ decades beyond, IMHO.)


rabaak
Nov 20, 2012 - 11:34
You need to hear the Emerson Lake and Palmer rendition of this. It is pretty awesome.


bjesch
Nov 20, 2012 - 11:31
d-don wrote:

This added to the rotation is why I listen to RP. The goosebumps are icing on the cake.

Yes.


Sloggydog
Nov 20, 2012 - 11:31
Yeah go common man go


dw
Nov 20, 2012 - 11:31
Outstanding!!! Thanks for playing it!


coccyx
Nov 20, 2012 - 11:30
oldsinger wrote:
Wonderful. This last 30 minutes is a great example of why I love this "station".

Scared me for a second - I thought you meant this piece itself was 30 minutes long!


Nadine
Oct 20, 2012 - 03:22
aelfheld wrote:

Then don't listen.

And leave (or, if you're not in the U.S., stay out).

Wouldn't want to offend your tender sensibilities.



oh, how i hate the dull "if you don't like it here - then leave" automatic responses. leave to where? every single country is ruled by idiots.

i absolutely loooove the "cool" people in EVERY country. unfortunately they're not in power. anywhere.

considering the song: I don't detest it. But I do have a brass (and fanfare) allergy. i only can take brass in really very tiny doses. full blast brass sounds: I collapse. My ears quit. Maybe americans dig it more, because it lets them dream of european castles and middle ages stuff? Weren't fanfares common in that age?


Dinges,_the_Dude
Oct 20, 2012 - 03:04
OMG!!!
a solid 1 (or less)


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