"Background Music Journey - Magnificent Chapter"

1. CHARIOTS OF FIRE

A very majestic and powerful song, everyone should Very familiar.

Evanghelos Odyssey Papathanassiou, whose stage name is ‘Vangelis’, was born on March 29, 1943 in Volos, Greece. Known for his work on scores of films, including "Blade," he is perhaps best known for the theme song to the 1981 film "Chariots of Fire," a rousing song that won him an Oscar. The opening trumpet heralds the arrival of the clavichord and piano melody, and the dedication to sport and Olympic ideals depicted in this timeless film is unforgettable.

2. Trumpet March

One of the favorite songs for advertisements, it is relatively grand. A domestic car uses it as background music.

3. Exodus

This song won the 33rd Academy Award for Best Drama Score and is from the movie "Exodus". There is a grand and tragic feeling when using this kind of music when leaving. Later, it was rewritten by Croatian composer Tonci Huljic and performed by Maxim, and this is also the "Exodus" that most people heard.

4. Thus Spoke Zarathustra

A majestic piece that seems to be used at the beginning of the films of a famous film studio.

I don’t know what special considerations were taken when recording this song. It seems that the music will appear after 20 seconds, so please be patient.

The Symphonic Poem, composed in 1896, was premiered in Frankfurt, Germany that year. It is his most famous symphonic poem. This work was freely created based on Nietzsche's work of the same name. Richard Strauss explained: "My intention is not to write philosophical music, nor do I intend to use music to describe Nietzsche's great works. My idea is to use music as a means to express the idea of ??human development. From the origins of man, through the various stages of development, religious and scientific, up to Nietzsche's idea of ??the Superman "Zarathustra" (c. 7th to 6th century BC). , ancient Persian religious reformer and founder of Zoroastrianism.

In the program for the premiere of this work, Strauss wrote the description himself: "In the first movement: Sunrise, human beings feel the power of God, but human beings are still longing for him. Lost in passion (movement 2) and restless, he turns to science and tries in vain to answer the questions of life in a fugue (movement 3). Then a sweet dance tune begins and he becomes an individual. A man whose soul reaches the sky while the world sinks deeply beneath him." This work includes eight consecutive paragraphs after the introduction "Sunrise", each with a chapter title from Nietzsche's original work: 1. .People in the afterlife, 2. Desire, 3. Joy and passion. 4. Elegy, 5. Academic, 6. Rehabilitation, 7. Dance, 8. Somnambulist's Song. The selection here is a fragment of the first movement

5. Daming Palace Ci - Overture

The opening overture of the TV series "Daming Palace Ci" is majestic. CCTV's "The Twelve Emperors of the Qing Dynasty" and some documentaries often use this song.

6. The Magnificent Seven (The Magnificent Seven)

Everyone on earth knows this favorite background music for large award shows. Composed by Bernstein.

7. Planet Suite

Composed by Hotez. The "Planet" Suite is a huge work. The entire work is divided into seven movements, named after seven of the nine planets (except the Earth and Pluto, which was not known to mankind at the time). The orchestra arrangement is also unusual. It is huge and uses wind instruments such as bass flute, bass oboe, bass clarinet, bassoon, tenor tuba, etc., which are rarely used on the stage, as well as pipe organ and numerous percussion instruments. There is also a six-part music in the last movement. Female chorus (sometimes replaced by two solo flutes).

The combination of so many musical instruments produces rich sound colors. For example, in a piece of music in the Mars movement, the band's full performance shows the momentum of shaking the earth. But perhaps because the "Planet" suite itself and its orchestra are too large, this work is rarely performed in its entirety. Usually only three or five movements are performed, and sometimes only one movement is performed alone.

As far as the significance of the "Planet" suite is concerned, the piece has nothing to do with pure astronomy, but is simply based on the astrology familiar to the ancient Leeds, Chinese, Egyptians and Persians. above. Regarding this point, Holst told reporters when the whole song was performed in 1920: The creation of these songs was inspired by the astrological significance of the planets. They are not title music, nor do they have any connection to the ancient mythological deity of the same name. If any musical guidance is needed, the subtitles of each piece, especially in the broadest sense, will suffice to illustrate the liturgical joy associated with certain celebrations. For example, Saturn not only brings physical decline, it also marks the realization of ideals, while Mercury is a symbol of the soul...

The first movement Mars-War Messenger Holst is in This movement was completed in August 1914 on the eve of the outbreak of World War I. Therefore, some people believe that the composer's music was a prophecy of the imminent war at that time. Indeed, the music of this movement, especially the brutal and passionate crescendo rhythm played by the bows of percussion instruments and string instruments, suggests that the army is marching, giving people an aggressive sense of urgency.

The second movement Venus--the Messenger of Peace is in sharp contrast to the brutal war music of the previous movement. This movement is particularly peaceful and tranquil. It reminds people of a paradise without lightning and thunder, far away from the hustle and bustle of war, and presents a peaceful and happy scene everywhere.

Third Movement Mercury - Flying Messenger It is said that Mercury is not only a symbol of the winged messenger, but also the patron saint of thieves. Therefore, the music of this movement is extremely smart and flexible, and it is a Presto Scherzo. The playful melody is a portrayal of the messenger, who is busy going from house to house, bringing gospel and joy to people. The melody of the music has a folk song style, showing people singing and dancing to celebrate the arrival of the flying messenger and the message he brings.

The fourth movement, Jupiter--the Messenger of Joy, is grander in conception and longer than other movements. The whole movement can be divided into three parts. The first part is extremely powerful, and the joyful emotions are like scenes, one after another, endless. This movement is often played alone and has become a popular piece of popular music. The first part of the movement is divided into three themes. The first theme is in the key of C major, Allegro, in 2/4 time, and the joyful mood is very obvious; the second theme is full of vitality, enthusiasm, and momentum; the third theme changes to 3/4 time, like a folk dance music, the atmosphere warm. The second part of the movement is a majestic ode to joy, similar to the melody of the Eastern five-note scale. It is intimate and touching, simple and vivid, but also solemn and majestic. The third part of the movement is a repetition of the first part.

Fifth Movement Saturn - The Elderly Messenger The Saturn movement is one of the most exciting chapters in the "Planet" suite, and it is also a section that is often played alone. The movement begins with a fixed rhythm consisting of two alternating adjacent notes played by the flute, bassoon and two harps. It symbolizes the staggering, sluggish and monotonous gait of the elderly, and is a portrayal of the passage of time and the decline of physical strength. .

Sixth Movement Uranus - The Magician This piece of music is also a wonderful passage in the "Planet" suite. Holst here uses modern composition techniques such as changing tonality, orchestration color, and sudden changes in intensity, thereby achieving a confusing and magical effect.

Seventh Movement Neptune - The Mystic The last movement of Neptune not only gives people a sense of tranquility and gentleness, but also shows the mysterious and hazy space scene. The first theme of the movement is constructed in this tone. Holst successfully rendered a confusing and magical scene with extensive use of celesta, harp and violin.

8. Burana

Also known as "The Song of Boylen", it was originally the first part of the stage work "The Triumph Trilogy" and was composed in 1935- It was first performed in Frankfurt in 1936 and 1937, and later performed alone as a cantata. It is Orff's most famous masterpiece.

The lyrics are taken from a 13th-century poetry collection found in the Benedicentbeuren Abbey in Bavaria. It is divided into 25 movements, using soprano, tenor, bass, children's chorus, choir and orchestra (14 of the movements are orchestral pieces).

The lyrics are in Latin, and its nature is a student song about drinking, women and love. It is divided into three parts: 1. Spring, 2. Tavern, 3. Love, and there are pantomime movements during the performance. , complete with harlequin and dance scenes. The writing technique of this song is simple, abandoning the commonly used counterpoint, theme development, variations, etc., but using the same degree, octave, and third voice parts, with repeated segments. It is a work with excellent sound effects. Now It is often quoted in film and television works

Another name is "Wind, Rain, Thunder and Lightning - Excalibur", which is said to have been written by Karl Offee.

9. Gone with the Wind

This is the theme song of the Oscar-winning film "Gone with the Wind". It is often used as background music in some nostalgic or character feature films. Composed by Max Steiner.

10. Olympic Drum and Bugle Song

Williams's classic piece, commonly used in sports games.

11. Star Wars theme song

Composed by John Williams. Hey hey, here comes the "Star Wars" theme song that makes boys' blood boil and create endless reveries. However, this is an extra-long version, so please listen patiently. The real theme music only officially starts at 1 minute and 20 seconds...

12. Dawn of Heroes

It is very magnificent. A song that appeared in the Japanese cartoon "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and also appeared in the 1995 version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

13. Radeski March

"Radeski March", orchestral music, the most famous masterpiece of Johann Strauss Sr., is probably the most popular piece in the world. The familiar march is often used as the last piece of popular orchestral concerts. The famous Vienna New Year's Concert always ends with this piece every year, and it has become a tradition. But this piece has a little-known background: This piece was originally dedicated to General Radesky by Johann Strauss Sr., but in fact Radesky was a strongman who brutally suppressed his neighbors. The people's uprising in China can be said to be a reactionary warlord. Later, even Strauss himself and his son Johann Strauss Jr. were unwilling to perform this march again. Despite this, "Radeski March" has conquered a large number of audiences with its popular melody and sonorous rhythm, and has become the most widely circulated march.

It was used as background music in the Japanese movie "Battle Royale".

14. The theme song of Dance with Wolf

The classic theme song of the movie "Dance with Wolf". Movie channels like to use this music as background music for movie program trailers. Music composed by Pete Buffett.