It would be nice to see you react to the Danish Symphony Orchestra - LOTR End of All Things. There's excellent vocals in that piece and it's a gorgeous song overall.
In the same spirit, I'd love to hear your thoughts on Danny Elfman's "Ice Dance" from "Edward Scissorhands" by the Nederlands Concertkoor. It's just a choir singing so maybe not as interesting for you to analyze, vocally speaking. Yet I cannot explain why, it makes me cry almost every time I hear it.
The best description of this I've ever seen was: "A Danish orchestra with a Japanese conductor playing music by an Italian composer for a movie filmed in Spain, funded by Germans, about the American Wild West."
Best commentary on this masterful arrangement of The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Many others are just people who ham-up their reactions in order to add 'original content' in order to monetise this wonderful orchestral performance
thank you for reacting to this performance - I have worked with this orchestra as a broadcast sound-engineer in DR (Danish Broadcasting corp.) for nearly 30 years - and I love my job :-) It was such a surprise to us when this video turned into this youtube smash-hit. This is from one of our themeconcerts with western music - mostly Morricone. Usually the orchestra play more straight up classical music every week in our thursday-concerts wich we broadcast live every week on the radio and internet. The orchestra and the broadcast "The Thursday Concert" (in danish: Torsdagskoncerten) has been broadcasted continuosly for nearly 90 years - 90 years anniversery in 2023. Maybe a world record??? :-) As a sidenote - my wife is in the choirs soprano group on this recording
I think the quality and the arrangement and orchestration shines thorough in this performance. It is pure class and really no surprise that it has become this huge youtube hit. I pass it on to everyone I know a something not to be missed. Everyone is wonderful in it..
As far as I am concerned, this is the best rendition of the best movie theme music of all time. Everyone in the orchestra and associated with it's production has a right to be proud of this absolute masterpiece.
Wow Soren, you must be one of the happiest men in the world. I'm a bit of an audiophile. I discovered the Danish national symphony orchestra a few years ago. I thought the production quality was outstanding. I've been gradually putting together a playlist (why not check it out). I'm curious to know which are your favourite tracks and which ones you would recommend to others.
Et fantastisk orkester. Har altid været glad for klassisk musik, men jeg er vild med deres tema koncerter. Western som denne, men også Science Fiction, Horror, Tegnefilm og computerspil.
If you haven't seen the movie, the three "instrument" of the leitmotif actually represents the three main character. The flute is Blondie, the "Good" (played by Clint Eastwood), the ocarina is Angel Eyes, the "Bad" (played by Lee van Cleef), and the choir is Tuco, the "Ugly" (played by Eli Wallach). The instruments actually represent the characters really well. The flute is high, the ocarina is deep and low, and choir is human. Blondie is the character with higher values, Angel Eyes is the totally ruthless killer, and Tuco is the most ambiguous, who tries to survive the whole thing, greedy and vengeful, but also joyful and has a lust for life.
@@L4sz10 I'm not sure what You mean but it seems that the title refers to classical westerns where there are positive and negative characters (white and black) but this is not the case because it is more like in Sam Peckinpah's anti-westerns, there are only bad characters and even worse characters, more like regular people. Then again everybody's greedy but not everybody sells own mother to get money.
@@mrstatler I agree with you in that it presents a spectrum that gets worse as it progresses, but I think it's important to remember that Blondie's an anti-hero. He's plenty willing to break the law, and good at killing folks, but he only does that when forced upon him. There's a line he won't cross, still. Tuco, however, will kill for personal gain, but only because he wants to revel in luxury. Angel Eyes, however, not only kills to reach his goal, he'll kill as a convenience along the way. The Good is flawed, but basically decent. The Ugly is those flaws writ large, but not a killer by inclination, and the Bad will kill without a thought, people don't matter to him. Really, he's a dead man walking around, still alive. There are real distinctions there, enough for a morality story without doubt. We're all Blondies, in a less violent way, imperfect, but doing the best we can, and sometimes we are Tucos, but there's a warning to not let ourselves become Angel Eyes. What John Wayne missed about good vs evil is that in his movies, they were an idealization that doesn't exist, and the difference between good and bad is nothing, compared to bad vs worse. So morally, they are distinctively different. Saying otherwise because they break the law and kill people is so simplistic that it groups soldiers, shoplifters, and serial killers in the same category. Morality plays work better, when they're relateable.
I agree with you... the first time I saw the film was in France in 1968 (yes... it was in French and just as good). This piece evokes a very similar emotion in me... and I cry, but I don't know why. I enjoyed your comments...
The musical performance is awesome, but let us also give credit to the video recording. The closeups of the various performers, so close you can see Tuva's revolver earing, all very well timed as the performers play crucial parts, the casual way the hanged man prop shows up, the dramatic touch of Christine singing from the balcony. I don't remember ever seeing an orchestra so well presented in video.
Exactly. It is all part of what DR does, it is our version of the BBC so it is all in house talent. And because it is funded by all us Danes, if we like it or not, it means they by law not only do they do things for a broad audience they all give the same care to doing things meant for a very narrow audience. Simply because it is important there is good stuff for all, since as with all things it enriches us all that we get to be different while also being together at other times.
Ennio Morricone, real musical genius, he is sorely missed, his collaboration with Sergio Leone is legendary, but I'm also big fan of The Hateful Eight theme.
Though I have to say "The Hateful Eight" was never and won't ever be my favourite Tarantino-movie... I gave it several watches but the story was just to bloated for me... It's by no mean a bad film, just not my favourite overall
They also play the original scores for that station's original productions, including the brand new compositions for the recent multi-hour series covering the national wildlife. On a more fun side, they also do the music in a quiz show called "the classical music quiz", filmed in that same concert hall with a live audience and a live orchestra. If you can watch that from your side of the "pond", preferably with subtitles in your language, otherwise it makes little sense.
Native Long Islander living in Stockholm the past 30 years. These videos impressed me so much that I finally made a weekend trip in April 2022 to Copenhagen specifically to see the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. I missed this particular show but I did get to see them play a mix of popular Hollywood movie scores. It was great and I am definitely going back for more. I keep my eye out for their emails to see what they've got coming down the pipe. I wish I could have seen this show, the Halo show they did, Star Wars, Star Trek... they've done pretty much everything. The theater they play in fantastic. Really, really fantastic. Pictures do not do it justice. You just gotta be there. It's beautiful visually and acoustically. I will also be hitting Musikhuset Aarhus in Denmark. I know the managing director's brother who said I should visit them as i like what they're doing in Copenhagen. I've been to see the sister orchestra in Sweden, the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. I like the Danes better and they have a real sense of humor and know how to connect with modern audiences. The Swedes seem stuck in the classics. They're not very adventurous. The Danes are doing everything with a wink and a nod and a smile. They mix it up. Sometimes the classics, sometimes mashups of popular movie, TV and video game music. I'm not a singer and I do not play any instruments but I am curious about most things in life. I've learned a lot from you on this channel and I retain most of what I learn. I both see and hear the things you talk about when I watch and listen to music and artists. It's fun to make the connections. Looking forward to many more videos in the future and thank you for doing them! /Will
There is a huge difference between people from Stockholm and people from Gothenburg. I live close to Gothenburg and honestly I don't think I would enjoy living in Stockholm because people are so dry of humor there. It definitely feels like coming to another country being in the capital. I like Denmark too because they are so happy, similar to Gothenburg in many ways. West coast is the best coast 😊
It is DR (Denmarks Radio), they do have Television department too, and they have filmed the orchestra hundred of times since the 50s. DR started with radio, then came TV, but they still kept the name Danmarks Radio. DR Symphony Orchestra is taxpayer funded and their purpose is to deliver music to DR's Radio and TV productions, but also to the people and not only the hardcore elite classic audience, but everybody. Sometimes they arrange concerts for kids and teaching them about the trade and instruments. DR also have a Big Band, same professionalism, you can even meet the two orchestras in the same concert. If I remember right, they have 6 or 7 choirs, from small kids (6-8 years) choir up to the big choir we see here in this concert. The Soprano Christine Nonbo Andersen, is a product of DR's choirs, she started as 12-year-old, advanced through several choirs. Then she went to music conservatory in Copenhagen, after graduation DR hired her as a Soprano in 2017. This concert, you just saw, was her first solo. I believe she did fine. Tuva Semmingsen is freelance, so you can hire her for a concert. If you need a place to put up your concert, you can rent the concert house too. 1800 seats for spectators or just one of the minor studios, there are 4 of them. The Orchestra was "born" on the 28th of October 1925!.......... So next year is the 100th birthday and knowing DR (I am a Dane), they won't waste a good celebration. Maybe something big is coming, who knows? Keep an eye on their homepage.
Now i have to defend the swedish radio symphony orchestra. You might be right, but there has been some magical moment on the Trettondagskonserten that that orchestra does every year (broadcasted on TV from Berwaldhallen). There is a lot of classical music but more famous and easy listen classical music with opera singers. It is important to support these things as money does have something todo with it as well.
Guilty as well but I don't care. Music should bring out every emotion the body has. You should see me when I listen to Pavarotti singing Nessum Dorma, it's a mop clean up job. The 🤘🏻🇬🇧🖤
She has told in an interview that she has received a message from a person telling her "After my mom's death I haven't been able to cry, before I heard you in this piece".
Christine Nonbo make me tear up every time I hear her live😍 try to find the one with Shrouded destiny, a star wars story m.th-cam.com/video/oTafIW4BB4A/w-d-xo.html
Love that it goes into "The Ecstasy of Gold" at around the 12 minute mark. This song is possibly more iconic among metal fans due to Metallica using it as their intro music for all their live shows.
I'm almost ashamed to admit that somehow I never put Ecstasy of Gold and TGtB&tU together, having only seen it once or twice years ago. To me it's always just been the Metallica show opener.
Bloody hell... Ecstasy of Gold will put my hairs right through my shirt every time. What a beauty Morricone built, and what a beautiful rendition from the Danish Orchestra.
@GaudyGabriev - not just Morricone as such - and there is no question that he was a master, and a pure genius. But let's not forget involvement of somebody like Edda Dell'Orso (soprano), as they both worked together a lot, including those movies. Her wordless vocals can be heard in a lot of scenes during this movie (and in the Danish orchestra, Tuva Semmingsen is doing some of those "vocals").
The perfection comes from that continuing working together for years and years as their trade. They are truly some of the best musicians in the world, and they are also spoiled with some of the best and most valuable instruments to do their job on. Im so proud to have such an orchestra as my countrys leading orchestra. They are an unique institution, and they play almost anything, you present to them no matter genre or difficulties within the sheets.
The version of G,B, & U that was released as a single for the pop charts featured Los Angeles First Call studio guitarist Howard Roberts, playing the lead parts from the composer's charts. He has credits listed for playing guitar, bass guitar, banjo, and mandolin on at least 264 films. Then there are the Television credits...
Ecstasy of Gold always sends shivers down my spine for 2 reasons 1. It is an amazing piece of music and 2. It is what you hear just before Metallica step on stage :)
I was 10 years old when I borrowed this VHS movie from an uncle in 1993 and it remains in my top 5 movies of all time. I too think about Tuco running through the graveyard in search of his gold!
There have been many great movie themes in the history of cinema, but the one for The Good, The Bad And The Ugly is the only one that became synonymous with an entire genre of movies. And aside from the iconic theme, you have individual pieces in there like the spine-tingling Ecstacy Of Gold, which is an absolute masterclass in scoring a movie scene, with music and visuals expertly woven together to build the excitement to a fever pitch. Absolutely the greatest western movie ever made - everything about it is simply epic and unforgetable.
It's kinda tied with (also Morricone's) Once Upon a Time in the West theme, or used to be anyway in countless spoofs and clin-d'oeils. Close up on the eyes, harmonica and here comes the guitar.
I love how you can hear the horses, then the army comes along with their bugles, and then the mysterious music, the high drama - this score will always stand out as one of the greatest pieces of movie music.
I completely agree. This theme has defined the western genre and will (anytime your hear it) send your mind straight to the old west. The Superman Theme by Maestro Williams (also done by DNSO), has the exact samt effect on me, but just with superhero genre.... When you hear that you immidiately know that it's superhero time 💪😀👍
The female chorus “ahhh” is meant to sound like coyotes. The original also incorporated these sounds. This orchestra did an amazing job on this! Good reaction.
Can confirm. We have Eastern Coyotes in our area, and they really do sound like that. There was one from "our" pack we called "Miss Coyote" who was definitely a coloratura soprano.
This is my favorite concert piece ever. I can't listen to this without crying. The sound is incredible and the skill of the musicians and vocalists are impeccible. To me this piece is like 12 on a scale 1 to 10. They smashed it! ❤❤❤
Actually i do tear up too, which is what good music is sposed to do, is to make certain emotions come out. The other song where i get teary is "calling occupants of interplanetary craft" Karens voice is angelic.
You cannot convince me that Christine Nonbo Andersen is not channeling an angel on Ecstasy of Gold. One of the most beautiful, haunting, flawless vocal performances I've ever heard. Literally chokes me up every time I hear this. The whole thing is just so epic -- one of my absolute all time favorite film scores.
I will never forget the scene when Tuco first runs over the Sad Hill Cemetery. So many graves, this beautyful, haunting music, the thrill that the treasure is near...such a brilliant mix of emotions, rarely recreated in cinema.
I saw Ennio Morricone perform this and other pieces live at a concert where he conducted the Rome Symphony Orchestra at the Albert Hall in London on his birthday in 2003. A truly unforgettable experience. What never ceases to amaze me was his ability to produce a unique style and sound for each film he scored almost as if he were re inventing himself on each occasion. For example Cinema Paradiiso, The Mission, and Frantic among others, each so different in style which made him much sought after by the film directors serious about their art.
Incredible, the skills of all these people, musicians, and singers, and not to forget what a HUGE challenge this must have been for sound engineers and tech staff, just... WOW !
I've absolutely LOVED *everything* about this performance since the moment I first heard it a few years ago. And Christine's voice gives me chills! Every. Single. Time. Bravo!!!
I had the pleasure of arranging 'Ecstasy of Gold' for an orchestra, choir & soloists, and a 5-piece band, and conducted it live at a tech event a few years ago. I'm not sure if there's ever been a higher moment of elation in my life than being at the helm while performing this piece.
Oh man, experiencing the conductor's stand in that moment is the reason we pick up the baton. It's BREATHING music, SWIMMING in it, making magic through and between every ictus... Jealous and happy for you all at the same time.
I've played the Star Wars Main Title as a violist. That elation is probably half of what I'd feel playing this song.. And that half is half of what you did probably. Jealous
A Japanese conductor leading a Danish orchestra on the music from a German financed movie produced by Italians filmed in Spain starring an America. It took the talents of 6 nations to bring this together.
They were a whole series of spaghetti westerns , Hang’em High , For a Few Dollars More , A Fist Full of Dollars to name a few . Clint Eastwood would keep reviving his character of the man with no name .
The conductor was a pianist who suffered a carrier ending injury. She decided she would continue her career as a conductor. What she did with this sounds track is simply wonderful. I am just a lay person who has no musical aptitude but I love this philharmonic group and the songs the have done. However, I love this one the most. I may have made them top on TH-cam top as I listened to this soooo many times.
Sad, but true - I consider myself to be a pretty darn good singer... but I can't whistle musically to save my life! Seeing an opera singer toss off such whistling with the same ease she understandably sings "Whaa, whaa, whaaa" is nothing short of amazing to me... ...more, I would swear whistling like that would require the kind of physical equipment only a baritone would possess - beyond any woman, just as singing soprano would be beyond any man. Very well done!
Finally... When something is perfect I always shed tears...dunno why. This is one example of perfection. When ectasy for gold kicks in, I broke down every time...
If you ever do another Score like this, "Once Upon a Time in The West," is beautiful & worth breaking down in a study. 🙏🎵🎶💞 Awesome episode, as always!!!!
Love the different themes for the different characters in this one. While the theme for "Harmonica" is probably the most iconic one, I think Cheyenne´s theme might be my favourite.
Ecstasy of gold (second part here, shorter than the original) is a film score masterpiece. Full usage of the orchestra's dynamic, choir, voices and all. An ostinato up to delirium, with moments of hesitations, perfectly matching the scene it was written for: the one where Tuco ("the Ugly") is desperately searching the grave containing the gold. He runs like a devil among the graves, around the camera, which struggles to follow him in this crazy round cemetery. End in total chaos of rythms and instruments, and brutally, like a blade cut: total silence (he found it!) Perfection to me, concerning music AND cinema.
When I listen to this film score, I have to fight back tears depending on what mood I'm in. And I couldn't tell you why it does that to me - it just pushes some buttons in my brain.
Ecstasy of Gold is one of my favorite pieces of music, I can never tire of hearing it, it was used so perfectly used in the movie when Tuco was running round the graveyard looking for the grave, one of my favorite movie scenes.
Another favorite! Beautiful performance and beautiful analysis from you as usual. This music really defined the western movie genre. In the original video, one of the most popular comments (by nabodrengen) really sums it up: "A danish orchestra, conducted by a japanese, plays the music from a movie made by an italian, filmed in spain, financed by germans, and somehow it becomes the essence of America."
Can't wait for this. Not only an epic song, but played live, and superb camera work and editing showing who sings/plays what and where. Art and craftmanship, skill, a wonderful moment in time, preserved, recorded in a brilliant way for the history. Few hundreds experienced this live, but by now is way over 100M views of this performance. This is the future, presenting, spreading art in a skillful, pro way. Elizabeth will be in aw. :)
Thank you, thank you Elizabeth. I am also one who recommended this masterpiece. Your technical ability in explaining all the intricacies of not just voice but all the instruments in this great orchestra places you far beyond any other reaction channel on this planet. A true professional with class and passion.
One of my favorite movies of all time! The movie score is so phenomenal even to this day! I've watched this performance a couple times. It's incredible in so many ways!
I think it’s so cool that I’ve never seen The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly but I’m so deeply familiar with both of these songs just from how pervasive they have become in pop culture/ other film or tv references. Beautiful music and now I think I need to see the film.
A perfect time to recommend Procol Harum & the Danish National Symphony live in Denmark doing "A Whiter Shade of Pale". AMAZING! Gary Brooker (RIP) first sang this in 1967, and I think his voice held up amazingly well....I'm guessing he continued his vocal training all through his life.
Same orchestra, different name, different time. th-cam.com/video/St6jyEFe5WM/w-d-xo.html The orchestra is part of DR, Denmark's first national radio- and TV station.
Brooker's voice was amazing on all the albums Procol Harum did. I also recommend Jim Morrison and the Doors. Three songs come to mind; "The End," "When the Music's Over," and especially "Celebration of the Lizard." The last one, from the "Absolutely Live" LP, was from the performance at the Aquarius Theater, Los Angeles, in July, 1969.
The Ecstasy of Gold is probably one of the most beautiful scores ever written, every time I hear it takes me back to the scene with Tuco searching for that gold in the graveyard
Fun fact Metallica have used the ecstasy of gold (the second half of this performance) for the intro to their live sets for the majority of their career, you hear it playing at the start of their enter sandman in Moscow 91 live performance and they also did it with the San Francisco symphony orchestra as part of their s&m show
@@dgthe3 I did. Haven't seen classic Western movies until a few years ago and it's like both make each other better - knowing the movie makes it an even cooler intro for Metallica and knowing it from Metallica makes the scene in the movie even more special than it already is. Awesome choice from Metallica for an intro, Morricone soundtracks from especially that time and Italian Western movies are absolutely amazing!
Most people don't realize what they have just seen. A Japanese conductor leading the Danish National Symphony italian (roman) composer: Ennio Morricone R.I.P. in playing music from an Italian movie filmed in Spain financed by Germans and starring three Americans. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Italian: Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo, literally "The good, the ugly, the bad") is a 1966 Italian epic spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood as "the Good", Lee Van Cleef as "the Bad", and Eli Wallach as "the Ugly" Greetings from Italy
An epic performance from Danish National Symphony and the voices solo parts and chorus. Maestro Ennio created a masterpiece back in 1966... Tuva and Christine also sublime! The second track was '' The ecstasy of the gold !'' Was in the last scene of the film at the cemetery . Heads down , a master performance! RIP Maestro Ennio.
I absolutely love it when sounds or styles tickle you! Your facial expressions are like a child on Christmas morning opening up their gifts and getting exactly what they wanted! Priceless!
This film is my favorite western of all time. The music was an essential part of what made this movie great. It was very different from other film scores. That was really the case for when this movie came out more than fifty years ago. I am so glad you are reacting to the soundtrack of this movie. It reminds when I saw this film at the drive in back in the day.
Two of my favourite pieces of music ever, and both from the same magical film score. Morricone was a true master of his craft and results are plain for all to see. Wonderful!
Christine's vocals in this is so incredibly beautiful I cry every time I hear this. Tuva is also amazing. The best scene in ANY western is Eli Wallach running through the cemetery with this music in the background just beautiful
I'm one of the many people that recommended this song to you, and I have to say, your reaction was better than I could have anticipated. It may sound odd to you, but it's such a pleasure to see the joy that music brings you written not only on your face, but your entire being. Thank you for the reaction to a beautiful performance. Did you know Aerosmith also did a performance with an orchestra? They followed in Metallica's feetsteps after the original S&M performance (Symphony and Metallica, for those confused). They (Aerosmith) also did a one off with a choir honoring the Boston Marathon after the tragic bombing (Aerosmith being from the Boston area) EDIT: Oh, also, if you have time, check out Trans-Siberian Orchestra, they do rock and orchestra and are usually really popular on radio around Christmas time. Although, some might say it's more "Orchestra" as they don't have a full on group, but the sound is wonderful
They did a great job of recreating the original iconic theme song. It's minimalism conveys the sparsity that was so pervasive and intrinsic to the movie. The soprano is hauntingly beautiful. And, as you said, the unique sound and tune forshadows that a western is coming. The orchestration is rich and beautiful. This is probably better than the original! Epic! I'm so glad you shared this with us!
So great to see how much fun this was for you. your face said it all throughout, actually well in advance of you being able to articulate it. Loved that you were that positively surprised. And so glad that you enjoyed it this much.
I am amazed by your knowledge about this classic score. Ennio Morricone is my favourite filmcomposer, and I grew up watching the films which my father introduced me to. It sounds a lot like you knew the score before you checked this masterful performance out. "Ecstasy of Gold" is also fantastic. Even though you are a vocal coach, I think you should feel free enough to voice(!) your opinion about iconic pieces of music. You clearly have a passion for it.
"The Ecstasy of Gold" is the song after the main theme, and it is my absolute favorite songs from an original soundtrack! So much emotion! Edit: I wonder if the oboist you pointed out at 14:44 is using circular breathing... some wind players at this level can take in a quick breath WHILE still playing a sustained note!
I was at Metallica concert 6 times until today. The moment I hear 10:37 I just know that something amazing is coming in like 2 minutes 😁 Love how they're sticking with this intro. Amazing piece of work. Ennio was godly, we're so lucky we had him.
Elizabeth this ia a great choice by you. The DNSO did a wonder job here, I wish I could of seen it Live. You did a good job of showing how different elements of music can come together and prodice such beautiful music. I have played the sound track so many times I can fit the action of the movie in my head with the track You really need to watch the movie at least once but always keep an ear to the music. They fit like one. Thanks to You Elizabeth and th DNSO for this production.
One of the best, unique analysis focusing on the orchestra and exterior supporting instruments. I have watched and listened to this video since it was released years ago, and your evaluation is classic. Great job!
The animal "yodeling" is intended to imitate a coyote. Before the song starts in the movie they play the actual sound of the animal. And the hanging man is also a reference to the movie. I can't remember if it's also present in the beginning, but there's this whole thing the main characters do with hangings throughout the film. Edit: the second song is called "the ecstasy of gold" and as a nice fact there's a cover of it in the Samurai Jack cartoon.
The best western movie ever made, with Ennio's score. Ennio has made many, many fantastic movie scores and is one of my favorite movie score composers.
I have hoped for a long time that you would do this one. I played it for my 6 year old grandson. We call her, "The Lady Who Can Break Glass With Her Voice". After he heard it, he said (almost with tears in his eyes), "She pumps my heart !" Then I knew the mission had been accomplished.
We played The Ecstasy of Gold at my dad's funeral as he and I both loved the film and the Morriccone score. Has always sent chills through me, but now has me in tears every time. Beautiful. Also used by Metallica as a stage intro for many years.
I would have sworn you had already done this one, but maybe it was this that led me to you. I think this presentation made the soloists instant worldwide sensations - in TH-cam land, at least. I was heartily amused to find that Tuva is the Wa Wa lady to all as this was the moniker I gave her myself after listening until I looked up her identity. The full suite is wonderful; gorgeous music, delightfully performed. I look forward to hearing your commentary.
They hear the multiple instruments with the vocals, the piano, the tenors, the brass, the violins, the piano, it just harmonize beautifully. The first time I heard this, I was simply amazed of the complexity.. I cannot pick out one certain thing that stands out. It all belongs together. Each part is so unique from the bells or pipes the violins, the oboe, the French horns, trumpets trombones it is just scored beautifully.
I come back to this performance often. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is my favorite movie of all time and this performance is perfect. Also the image of the orchestra with that silhouette of Clint looming in the background gives me goosebumps every time.
I love this for all the reasons mentioned elsewhere and have watched it many, many times, but one time afterward, I sat there and thought Everyone of these people is an EXPERT in what they do, and they come all together and do this for US. thank you, to all musicians and singers.
The Ecstasy Of Gold.... is one of the most hauntingly beautiful pieces of music, epic in it's nature, a good accompaniment of heroic action, braving the odds, coming in fast on horses to save the girl and a companion fighting the hostiles and desperately trying to escape, leather flashing against bullets and swords, slow motion depictions of great exertion and effort to save the day. I could write a whole movie around this ending with this music.
And yet the actually scene is much grittier, Tuco running through a cementary excited that he is about to find the one grave with lots of gold instead of a dead body .
I'm so thrilled you reacted to this! I just discovered this absolutely amazing performance of two iconic and gorgeous songs and thought of you and your channel!
I don't have your technical knowledge, but the first time I heard this I fell in love with it. It's a piece of music I can just sit back and let it run through me.
As a Dane and knowing that a similar concert was done with music from fairytales, fantasy & cartoons makes it special. You should try to get in contact with a guy called: Jakob Stegelmann. I don't think a tea-talk would be under 3 hours 😎😎😎
I love how she dissolves into giggles when the music turns up the epicness. - Am really happy this was covered, bc it's one of my favourite music videos out there!
She's an absolute Dream-boat of a woman. She ticks all the boxes in my Book. If I'd had her as a teacher throughout my school years, I would have been a 'Brain Surgeon' by now... 🙂Her Partner in life is one very lucky person.
I love Elizabeth's reactions and vocal breakdowns but her laughter here feels like haughty disdain to me. It feels like she's making fun of the singers she's laughing at. It's the only thing I find off-putting about her.
I saw this movie when it debuted and have loved it ever since. When I listen to this, I can FEEL Blondy and Tuco riding their horses across the plains. Bravo.
I'm so glad you did this reaction/analysis! More for the fact of, knowing how much appreciation you have for good music, that you got to experience this amazing piece of work yourself, than for my own entertainment of watching you react to things. This piece is one I feel like every person in the world should get the chance to experience and enjoy. It's just that good! I don't think anyone could listen to this and not be uplifted by it and feel altogether better for having heard it.
Metallica plays the Ecstacy of Gold before every live show. In 1999 the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra played it for them at the beginning of the S&M concert. Also later, there was an Ennio Morricone tribute album and they had Metallica play the Ecstacy of Gold, and its quite badass.
Performed with such gusto, me gusta! The precision is to die for, as is all the absolute displays of perfect technique on so many instruments. The voices, being my instrument, are normally extremely easy to critique for the slightest intonation error or attack, but both soloists and the entire choir were just amazing! I will find the original and save it on a favourite list, for sure!
Sweetie Pie! I am in love with this piece. It has generated an entire subculture of 'reactions' on TH-cam. Yours is the best! No iffs no butts your analysis has hit every head with a nail ... opps did I really just say that? ... You have hit the nail on the head. I particularly loved the fact that you acknowledged the oboe solo. It so fits in the musical form, let alone its haunting beauty. I also loved your analysis of the soprano's vocal technique. I have learned from that. (I am a lawyer from New Zealand and cannot play an instrument - just love music and when this sort of analysis is offered on TH-cam I am so grateful. Ten thousand hugs, kisses, and wishes from Hawkes Bay in NZ.)
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It would be nice to see you react to the Danish Symphony Orchestra - LOTR End of All Things. There's excellent vocals in that piece and it's a gorgeous song overall.
it was made to ge working claas peopel to go see clacical so like you
In the same spirit, I'd love to hear your thoughts on Danny Elfman's "Ice Dance" from "Edward Scissorhands" by the Nederlands Concertkoor. It's just a choir singing so maybe not as interesting for you to analyze, vocally speaking. Yet I cannot explain why, it makes me cry almost every time I hear it.
another orchestral: Ghost in the shell th-cam.com/video/WjOuEruzoh0/w-d-xo.html
The best description of this I've ever seen was:
"A Danish orchestra with a Japanese conductor playing music by an Italian composer for a movie filmed in Spain, funded by Germans, about the American Wild West."
😂😂 Good point
And the Main Character was consider a washed up actor in Hollywood.
Best commentary on this masterful arrangement of The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Many others are just people who ham-up their reactions in order to add 'original content' in order to monetise this wonderful orchestral performance
Yeah right? HAHA, world is crazy.
Don't forget extras and set building provided by the Spanish Army.
thank you for reacting to this performance - I have worked with this orchestra as a broadcast sound-engineer in DR (Danish Broadcasting corp.) for nearly 30 years - and I love my job :-) It was such a surprise to us when this video turned into this youtube smash-hit. This is from one of our themeconcerts with western music - mostly Morricone. Usually the orchestra play more straight up classical music every week in our thursday-concerts wich we broadcast live every week on the radio and internet. The orchestra and the broadcast "The Thursday Concert" (in danish: Torsdagskoncerten) has been broadcasted continuosly for nearly 90 years - 90 years anniversery in 2023. Maybe a world record??? :-) As a sidenote - my wife is in the choirs soprano group on this recording
I think the quality and the arrangement and orchestration shines thorough in this performance. It is pure class and really no surprise that it has become this huge youtube hit. I pass it on to everyone I know a something not to be missed. Everyone is wonderful in it..
As far as I am concerned, this is the best rendition of the best movie theme music of all time. Everyone in the orchestra and associated with it's production has a right to be proud of this absolute masterpiece.
If the guitar was acoustic, this would have been great.
Wow Soren, you must be one of the happiest men in the world. I'm a bit of an audiophile. I discovered the Danish national symphony orchestra a few years ago. I thought the production quality was outstanding. I've been gradually putting together a playlist (why not check it out). I'm curious to know which are your favourite tracks and which ones you would recommend to others.
Et fantastisk orkester. Har altid været glad for klassisk musik, men jeg er vild med deres tema koncerter. Western som denne, men også Science Fiction, Horror, Tegnefilm og computerspil.
If you haven't seen the movie, the three "instrument" of the leitmotif actually represents the three main character. The flute is Blondie, the "Good" (played by Clint Eastwood), the ocarina is Angel Eyes, the "Bad" (played by Lee van Cleef), and the choir is Tuco, the "Ugly" (played by Eli Wallach). The instruments actually represent the characters really well. The flute is high, the ocarina is deep and low, and choir is human. Blondie is the character with higher values, Angel Eyes is the totally ruthless killer, and Tuco is the most ambiguous, who tries to survive the whole thing, greedy and vengeful, but also joyful and has a lust for life.
I don't think these three guys are that different. They are all greedy. The Good is the most handsome and the Ugly the least.
@@mrstatler morally they are not really different. But they are archetypical.
@@L4sz10 I'm not sure what You mean but it seems that the title refers to classical westerns where there are positive and negative characters (white and black) but this is not the case because it is more like in Sam Peckinpah's anti-westerns, there are only bad characters and even worse characters, more like regular people. Then again everybody's greedy but not everybody sells own mother to get money.
And the brass are for the Civil War background of the story...
@@mrstatler I agree with you in that it presents a spectrum that gets worse as it progresses, but I think it's important to remember that Blondie's an anti-hero. He's plenty willing to break the law, and good at killing folks, but he only does that when forced upon him. There's a line he won't cross, still. Tuco, however, will kill for personal gain, but only because he wants to revel in luxury. Angel Eyes, however, not only kills to reach his goal, he'll kill as a convenience along the way.
The Good is flawed, but basically decent. The Ugly is those flaws writ large, but not a killer by inclination, and the Bad will kill without a thought, people don't matter to him. Really, he's a dead man walking around, still alive. There are real distinctions there, enough for a morality story without doubt. We're all Blondies, in a less violent way, imperfect, but doing the best we can, and sometimes we are Tucos, but there's a warning to not let ourselves become Angel Eyes. What John Wayne missed about good vs evil is that in his movies, they were an idealization that doesn't exist, and the difference between good and bad is nothing, compared to bad vs worse.
So morally, they are distinctively different. Saying otherwise because they break the law and kill people is so simplistic that it groups soldiers, shoplifters, and serial killers in the same category. Morality plays work better, when they're relateable.
I'm not ashamed to admit this video makes me cry. This video showcases the beauty humans can create.
I agree with you... the first time I saw the film was in France in 1968 (yes... it was in French and just as good). This piece evokes a very similar emotion in me... and I cry, but I don't know why. I enjoyed your comments...
The musical performance is awesome, but let us also give credit to the video recording. The closeups of the various performers, so close you can see Tuva's revolver earing, all very well timed as the performers play crucial parts, the casual way the hanged man prop shows up, the dramatic touch of Christine singing from the balcony. I don't remember ever seeing an orchestra so well presented in video.
Exactly. It is all part of what DR does, it is our version of the BBC so it is all in house talent.
And because it is funded by all us Danes, if we like it or not, it means they by law not only do they do things for a broad audience they all give the same care to doing things meant for a very narrow audience. Simply because it is important there is good stuff for all, since as with all things it enriches us all that we get to be different while also being together at other times.
Ennio Morricone, real musical genius, he is sorely missed, his collaboration with Sergio Leone is legendary, but I'm also big fan of The Hateful Eight theme.
At least he got an Oscar for that shortly before he died
Though I have to say "The Hateful Eight" was never and won't ever be my favourite Tarantino-movie... I gave it several watches but the story was just to bloated for me... It's by no mean a bad film, just not my favourite overall
I love even more "Man with harmonica" :) And this Danich orchestra did it also very well !
@F Muse use it as the intro for Knights of Cydonia live, and Fields of the Nephilim used it as "Intro (Harmonica Man)". Legendary song.
He also did great Soundtracks to some Bud Spencer movies like Buddy goes West (Occhio alla penna).
Ennio was a genius, and this orchestra does him justice.. hats off!
I cannot agree more.🙌
I actually wore out my cassette tape of The Mission soundtrack.
Another great Morricone body of work.
He had range that's for sure, The man composed this yet also later in the early 80s did the soundtrack for John Carpenter's "The Thing"
I absolutely love that this orchestra will take on ANY kind of music, not just classical, but also from movies, TV and video games!
+1
Sure, but don't forget that Morricone is also an important author of contemporary classical music, including the opera Partenope.
If you haven't heard their performance of the music from The Mandalorian, I strongly suggest it. It's incredible.
The Halo covers were epic!
They also play the original scores for that station's original productions, including the brand new compositions for the recent multi-hour series covering the national wildlife.
On a more fun side, they also do the music in a quiz show called "the classical music quiz", filmed in that same concert hall with a live audience and a live orchestra. If you can watch that from your side of the "pond", preferably with subtitles in your language, otherwise it makes little sense.
Native Long Islander living in Stockholm the past 30 years. These videos impressed me so much that I finally made a weekend trip in April 2022 to Copenhagen specifically to see the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. I missed this particular show but I did get to see them play a mix of popular Hollywood movie scores. It was great and I am definitely going back for more. I keep my eye out for their emails to see what they've got coming down the pipe. I wish I could have seen this show, the Halo show they did, Star Wars, Star Trek... they've done pretty much everything.
The theater they play in fantastic. Really, really fantastic. Pictures do not do it justice. You just gotta be there. It's beautiful visually and acoustically. I will also be hitting Musikhuset Aarhus in Denmark. I know the managing director's brother who said I should visit them as i like what they're doing in Copenhagen.
I've been to see the sister orchestra in Sweden, the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. I like the Danes better and they have a real sense of humor and know how to connect with modern audiences. The Swedes seem stuck in the classics. They're not very adventurous. The Danes are doing everything with a wink and a nod and a smile. They mix it up. Sometimes the classics, sometimes mashups of popular movie, TV and video game music.
I'm not a singer and I do not play any instruments but I am curious about most things in life. I've learned a lot from you on this channel and I retain most of what I learn. I both see and hear the things you talk about when I watch and listen to music and artists. It's fun to make the connections. Looking forward to many more videos in the future and thank you for doing them!
/Will
There is a huge difference between people from Stockholm and people from Gothenburg. I live close to Gothenburg and honestly I don't think I would enjoy living in Stockholm because people are so dry of humor there. It definitely feels like coming to another country being in the capital. I like Denmark too because they are so happy, similar to Gothenburg in many ways. West coast is the best coast 😊
Great story.
It is DR (Denmarks Radio), they do have Television department too, and they have filmed the orchestra hundred of times since the 50s.
DR started with radio, then came TV, but they still kept the name Danmarks Radio.
DR Symphony Orchestra is taxpayer funded and their purpose is to deliver music to DR's Radio and TV productions, but also to the people and not only the hardcore elite classic audience, but everybody. Sometimes they arrange concerts for kids and teaching them about the trade and instruments. DR also have a Big Band, same professionalism, you can even meet the two orchestras in the same concert. If I remember right, they have 6 or 7 choirs, from small kids (6-8 years) choir up to the big choir we see here in this concert.
The Soprano Christine Nonbo Andersen, is a product of DR's choirs, she started as 12-year-old, advanced through several choirs. Then she went to music conservatory in Copenhagen, after graduation DR hired her as a Soprano in 2017. This concert, you just saw, was her first solo. I believe she did fine.
Tuva Semmingsen is freelance, so you can hire her for a concert. If you need a place to put up your concert, you can rent the concert house too. 1800 seats for spectators or just one of the minor studios, there are 4 of them.
The Orchestra was "born" on the 28th of October 1925!.......... So next year is the 100th birthday and knowing DR (I am a Dane), they won't waste a good celebration. Maybe something big is coming, who knows? Keep an eye on their homepage.
Now i have to defend the swedish radio symphony orchestra. You might be right, but there has been some magical moment on the Trettondagskonserten that that orchestra does every year (broadcasted on TV from Berwaldhallen). There is a lot of classical music but more famous and easy listen classical music with opera singers. It is important to support these things as money does have something todo with it as well.
@@thewildhealer541 " West coast is the best coast". I got Beach Boys vibes. 😃
The Orchestra Director is extremely talented, she does a wonderful job with the continuous flow of the music
My god that woman singing during Ecstasy of Gold brought me to tears. Freakin incredible.
Me too man, tears streaming while I'm trying to eat my dinner
Guilty as well but I don't care. Music should bring out every emotion the body has. You should see me when I listen to Pavarotti singing Nessum Dorma, it's a mop clean up job. The 🤘🏻🇬🇧🖤
She has told in an interview that she has received a message from a person telling her "After my mom's death I haven't been able to cry, before I heard you in this piece".
Christine Nonbo make me tear up every time I hear her live😍 try to find the one with Shrouded destiny, a star wars story m.th-cam.com/video/oTafIW4BB4A/w-d-xo.html
She's definitely a fabulous Singer but Susanna Rigaccis voice fits way better to ennios incredible music!!!
Love that it goes into "The Ecstasy of Gold" at around the 12 minute mark. This song is possibly more iconic among metal fans due to Metallica using it as their intro music for all their live shows.
Yep , exctasy of gold. And Metallica have used it for ever as start of the show soundtrack
@@DanBergmanSE yes, that's what OP said
I'm almost ashamed to admit that somehow I never put Ecstasy of Gold and TGtB&tU together, having only seen it once or twice years ago. To me it's always just been the Metallica show opener.
Whenever I hear that, I instantly think Metallica concerts.
got to that part in the video and said aloud, "every Metallica fan on this channel will be in the comments" lol
Bloody hell... Ecstasy of Gold will put my hairs right through my shirt every time.
What a beauty Morricone built, and what a beautiful rendition from the Danish Orchestra.
I concur 👍🎶🎶🎶
@GaudyGabriev - not just Morricone as such - and there is no question that he was a master, and a pure genius.
But let's not forget involvement of somebody like Edda Dell'Orso (soprano), as they both worked together a lot, including those movies. Her wordless vocals can be heard in a lot of scenes during this movie (and in the Danish orchestra, Tuva Semmingsen is doing some of those "vocals").
The perfection comes from that continuing working together for years and years as their trade. They are truly some of the best musicians in the world, and they are also spoiled with some of the best and most valuable instruments to do their job on. Im so proud to have such an orchestra as my countrys leading orchestra. They are an unique institution, and they play almost anything, you present to them no matter genre or difficulties within the sheets.
The version of G,B, & U that was released as a single for the pop charts featured Los Angeles First Call studio guitarist Howard Roberts, playing the lead parts from the composer's charts. He has credits listed for playing guitar, bass guitar, banjo, and mandolin on at least 264 films. Then there are the Television credits...
Ecstasy of Gold always sends shivers down my spine for 2 reasons 1. It is an amazing piece of music and 2. It is what you hear just before Metallica step on stage :)
Yes, the shivers, the excitement you feel when you hear these first notes in the darkness of the concert hall... Undescribable.
Ecstasy of Gold always makes me picture Tuco running through the cemetary looking for the headstone where the money is hidden.
Un...k...kk...kn....there's no name on it.
It makes me think of drinking a Modelo beer.
@@jdm1066 There are two kinds of people in this world, my friend. Those with loaded pistols, and those who dig, you dig.
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I was 10 years old when I borrowed this VHS movie from an uncle in 1993 and it remains in my top 5 movies of all time. I too think about Tuco running through the graveyard in search of his gold!
There have been many great movie themes in the history of cinema, but the one for The Good, The Bad And The Ugly is the only one that became synonymous with an entire genre of movies. And aside from the iconic theme, you have individual pieces in there like the spine-tingling Ecstacy Of Gold, which is an absolute masterclass in scoring a movie scene, with music and visuals expertly woven together to build the excitement to a fever pitch. Absolutely the greatest western movie ever made - everything about it is simply epic and unforgetable.
Ecstasy of Gold was amazing. Especially when Metallica did it with the LA symphony in their album "S&M."
It's kinda tied with (also Morricone's) Once Upon a Time in the West theme, or used to be anyway in countless spoofs and clin-d'oeils. Close up on the eyes, harmonica and here comes the guitar.
I love how you can hear the horses, then the army comes along with their bugles, and then the mysterious music, the high drama - this score will always stand out as one of the greatest pieces of movie music.
@@badbug72 San Francisco Symphony, man (YEAH!). Maestro Michael Kamen at the helm (YEAH!)
I completely agree. This theme has defined the western genre and will (anytime your hear it) send your mind straight to the old west.
The Superman Theme by Maestro Williams (also done by DNSO), has the exact samt effect on me, but just with superhero genre.... When you hear that you immidiately know that it's superhero time 💪😀👍
The female chorus “ahhh” is meant to sound like coyotes. The original also incorporated these sounds. This orchestra did an amazing job on this! Good reaction.
Can confirm. We have Eastern Coyotes in our area, and they really do sound like that. There was one from "our" pack we called "Miss Coyote" who was definitely a coloratura soprano.
This is my favorite concert piece ever. I can't listen to this without crying.
The sound is incredible and the skill of the musicians and vocalists are impeccible.
To me this piece is like 12 on a scale 1 to 10.
They smashed it! ❤❤❤
Actually i do tear up too, which is what good music is sposed to do, is to make certain emotions come out. The other song where i get teary is "calling occupants of interplanetary craft" Karens voice is angelic.
This always gets me... brings tears to my eyes.
Such a gifted and accomplished composer he was
You cannot convince me that Christine Nonbo Andersen is not channeling an angel on Ecstasy of Gold. One of the most beautiful, haunting, flawless vocal performances I've ever heard. Literally chokes me up every time I hear this.
The whole thing is just so epic -- one of my absolute all time favorite film scores.
She should do Sade
I will never forget the scene when Tuco first runs over the Sad Hill Cemetery. So many graves, this beautyful, haunting music, the thrill that the treasure is near...such a brilliant mix of emotions, rarely recreated in cinema.
Hey, Blond! You know what you are? Just a dirty son of a b...
I love that theme. It's perfect.
It's called "The Ecstasy of Gold."
Yes, it's the best Scene of the movie.
...and ELi WALLACH R.I.P. must have won the oscars....but the time was wrong?
Anyone here, who thinks Eli wasn`t epic?
I saw Ennio Morricone perform this and other pieces live at a concert where he conducted the Rome Symphony Orchestra at the Albert Hall in London on his birthday in 2003. A truly unforgettable experience. What never ceases to amaze me was his ability to produce a unique style and sound for each film he scored almost as if he were re inventing himself on each occasion. For example Cinema Paradiiso, The Mission, and Frantic among others, each so different in style which made him much sought after by the film directors serious about their art.
Incredible, the skills of all these people, musicians, and singers, and not to forget what a HUGE challenge this must have been for sound engineers and tech staff, just... WOW !
I've absolutely LOVED *everything* about this performance since the moment I first heard it a few years ago. And Christine's voice gives me chills! Every. Single. Time. Bravo!!!
I had the pleasure of arranging 'Ecstasy of Gold' for an orchestra, choir & soloists, and a 5-piece band, and conducted it live at a tech event a few years ago. I'm not sure if there's ever been a higher moment of elation in my life than being at the helm while performing this piece.
Oh man, experiencing the conductor's stand in that moment is the reason we pick up the baton. It's BREATHING music, SWIMMING in it, making magic through and between every ictus... Jealous and happy for you all at the same time.
So jealous!!
@@jpook730 That sounds so amazing it brings a tear of joy to my eye.
I've played the Star Wars Main Title as a violist. That elation is probably half of what I'd feel playing this song..
And that half is half of what you did probably. Jealous
A Japanese conductor leading a Danish orchestra on the music from a German financed movie produced by Italians filmed in Spain starring an America.
It took the talents of 6 nations to bring this together.
Tuva is Norwegian :)
E la colonna sonora di Ennio Morricone
@@jesperolsen8727 so still 6 nations then :)
They were a whole series of spaghetti westerns , Hang’em High , For a Few Dollars More , A Fist Full of Dollars to name a few . Clint Eastwood would keep reviving his character of the man with no name .
The conductor was a pianist who suffered a carrier ending injury. She decided she would continue her career as a conductor. What she did with this sounds track is simply wonderful. I am just a lay person who has no musical aptitude but I love this philharmonic group and the songs the have done. However, I love this one the most. I may have made them top on TH-cam top as I listened to this soooo many times.
Yes, Finally the Danish Orchestra! Next we need you to listen to the Hobbit - Misty Mountains! That guys voice is insane.
Sad, but true - I consider myself to be a pretty darn good singer... but I can't whistle musically to save my life! Seeing an opera singer toss off such whistling with the same ease she understandably sings "Whaa, whaa, whaaa" is nothing short of amazing to me...
...more, I would swear whistling like that would require the kind of physical equipment only a baritone would possess - beyond any woman, just as singing soprano would be beyond any man. Very well done!
Finally... When something is perfect I always shed tears...dunno why. This is one example of perfection. When ectasy for gold kicks in, I broke down every time...
Best performance of this song ever. It's been in my playlist for several years. Absolute excellence
I prefer this over the original.
Excellence indeed. I can't get enough of this one. If someone wants me to explain perfection I just have to show this video.
If you ever do another Score like this, "Once Upon a Time in The West," is beautiful & worth breaking down in a study. 🙏🎵🎶💞 Awesome episode, as always!!!!
Love the different themes for the different characters in this one. While the theme for "Harmonica" is probably the most iconic one, I think Cheyenne´s theme might be my favourite.
Strong agree.
Everyone knows good the bad and the ugly, but once upon a time in the west 🤌
Once Upon a Time in the West is arguably even better.
@@mournblade1066 It is
Ecstasy of gold (second part here, shorter than the original) is a film score masterpiece.
Full usage of the orchestra's dynamic, choir, voices and all. An ostinato up to delirium, with moments of hesitations, perfectly matching the scene it was written for: the one where Tuco ("the Ugly") is desperately searching the grave containing the gold. He runs like a devil among the graves, around the camera, which struggles to follow him in this crazy round cemetery.
End in total chaos of rythms and instruments, and brutally, like a blade cut: total silence (he found it!)
Perfection to me, concerning music AND cinema.
Also, Metallica use 'Ecstasy Of Gold' as their intro theme!
@@radiofreedom7840 Metallica even did their own rendition of it for the "Official" Ennio Morricone tribute album a few years back, super cool!
It reminds me of what final fantasy games try to reproduce with music matching scene
When I listen to this film score, I have to fight back tears depending on what mood I'm in. And I couldn't tell you why it does that to me - it just pushes some buttons in my brain.
Ecstasy of Gold is one of my favorite pieces of music, I can never tire of hearing it, it was used so perfectly used in the movie when Tuco was running round the graveyard looking for the grave, one of my favorite movie scenes.
Another favorite! Beautiful performance and beautiful analysis from you as usual. This music really defined the western movie genre. In the original video, one of the most popular comments (by nabodrengen) really sums it up: "A danish orchestra, conducted by a japanese, plays the music from a movie made by an italian, filmed in spain, financed by germans, and somehow it becomes the essence of America."
Can't wait for this.
Not only an epic song, but played live, and superb camera work and editing showing who sings/plays what and where.
Art and craftmanship, skill, a wonderful moment in time, preserved, recorded in a brilliant way for the history. Few hundreds experienced this live,
but by now is way over 100M views of this performance.
This is the future, presenting, spreading art in a skillful, pro way.
Elizabeth will be in aw. :)
Thank you, thank you Elizabeth. I am also one who recommended this masterpiece. Your technical ability in explaining all the intricacies of not just voice but all the instruments in this great orchestra places you far beyond any other reaction channel on this planet. A true professional with class and passion.
I love your breakdown on this piece,
it makes me appreciate what a genius Ennio Morricone was.
May he Rest In Peace.
One of my favorite movies of all time! The movie score is so phenomenal even to this day!
I've watched this performance a couple times. It's incredible in so many ways!
I think it’s so cool that I’ve never seen The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly but I’m so deeply familiar with both of these songs just from how pervasive they have become in pop culture/ other film or tv references. Beautiful music and now I think I need to see the film.
You do, it's great film
Well, 'bout time to check it out!
Its a trilogy, watch it all, u wont regreat
A perfect time to recommend Procol Harum & the Danish National Symphony live in Denmark doing "A Whiter Shade of Pale". AMAZING! Gary Brooker (RIP) first sang this in 1967, and I think his voice held up amazingly well....I'm guessing he continued his vocal training all through his life.
Same orchestra, different name, different time.
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The orchestra is part of DR, Denmark's first national radio- and TV station.
Brooker's voice was amazing on all the albums Procol Harum did. I also recommend Jim Morrison and the Doors. Three songs come to mind; "The End," "When the Music's Over," and especially "Celebration of the Lizard." The last one, from the "Absolutely Live" LP, was from the performance at the Aquarius Theater, Los Angeles, in July, 1969.
Yes, this is SO BEAUTIFUL. It make me proud to be Danish. I hope the Italiens are proud of Ennio Morricone. He was a genius!
Yes we are. Ennio will never be forgotten, and he lives forever in our heart and in his incredible music 👏👏👏
Everyone is surprised cause theres a person hangging but literally is one of the most iconic parts of the movie..lol
The Ecstasy of Gold is probably one of the most beautiful scores ever written, every time I hear it takes me back to the scene with Tuco searching for that gold in the graveyard
Agreed 100%.
Fun fact Metallica have used the ecstasy of gold (the second half of this performance) for the intro to their live sets for the majority of their career, you hear it playing at the start of their enter sandman in Moscow 91 live performance and they also did it with the San Francisco symphony orchestra as part of their s&m show
Was about to ask if anybody else knew it from Metallica first.
@@dgthe3 I did. Haven't seen classic Western movies until a few years ago and it's like both make each other better - knowing the movie makes it an even cooler intro for Metallica and knowing it from Metallica makes the scene in the movie even more special than it already is. Awesome choice from Metallica for an intro, Morricone soundtracks from especially that time and Italian Western movies are absolutely amazing!
They even Covered the piece on Ennio Morricone´s tribute album, We all love Ennio Morricone 😄
Amytime I hear it, it takes me back to Donington Monsters of Rock '91.. the first time I saw them live
Kirk does a cover of this on his new instrumental album too.
I love this orchestra. They nail everything they get their hands on. As well as the attention to detail, like the earring revolvers.
Hats off to the person or persons who mixed this live and recorded. So amazing.
I just wish they gave the guy a Gibson SG instead of that mellow Fender!
Most people don't realize what they have just seen.
A Japanese conductor
leading the Danish National Symphony
italian (roman) composer: Ennio Morricone R.I.P.
in playing music from an Italian movie
filmed in Spain
financed by Germans
and starring three Americans.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Italian: Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo, literally "The good, the ugly, the bad") is a 1966 Italian epic spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood as "the Good", Lee Van Cleef as "the Bad", and Eli Wallach as "the Ugly"
Greetings from Italy
'' TUCO '' ...running through the grave yard ! ...one of the greatest moment in movie in film history.
An epic performance from Danish National Symphony and the voices solo parts and chorus. Maestro Ennio created a masterpiece back in 1966... Tuva and Christine also sublime! The second track was '' The ecstasy of the gold !''
Was in the last scene of the film at the cemetery . Heads down , a master performance! RIP Maestro Ennio.
I absolutely love it when sounds or styles tickle you! Your facial expressions are like a child on Christmas morning opening up their gifts and getting exactly what they wanted! Priceless!
This film is my favorite western of all time. The music was an essential part of what made this movie great. It was very different from other film scores. That was really the case for when this movie came out more than fifty years ago. I am so glad you are reacting to the soundtrack of this movie. It reminds when I saw this film at the drive in back in the day.
You did it! You actually listened to it! Thank you so much! Second song is "Ecstasy of Gold" near the end of the film. I adore Christine Andersen.
This has been one of my favorite performances of Morricone. :) Thank you for including. It never fails to give me chills.
The place where the orchestra respons to the first line the soprano did, gets me everytime. So beautiful!
Two of my favourite pieces of music ever, and both from the same magical film score. Morricone was a true master of his craft and results are plain for all to see. Wonderful!
The pride of Danish orchestras - always breaking boundaries for what you can do as a National Symphony Orchestra
That truly is something to be proud off. They sound amazing.
I saw the concert in August and was totally blown away by this masterpiece, gives me goosebumps every time the soprano "Christine Nonbo" sings
Christine's vocals in this is so incredibly beautiful I cry every time I hear this. Tuva is also amazing. The best scene in ANY western is Eli Wallach running through the cemetery with this music in the background just beautiful
I have been listening to this particular piece a huge number of times. Still, It gives me chills everytime at the same moments.
I'm one of the many people that recommended this song to you, and I have to say, your reaction was better than I could have anticipated. It may sound odd to you, but it's such a pleasure to see the joy that music brings you written not only on your face, but your entire being. Thank you for the reaction to a beautiful performance.
Did you know Aerosmith also did a performance with an orchestra? They followed in Metallica's feetsteps after the original S&M performance (Symphony and Metallica, for those confused). They (Aerosmith) also did a one off with a choir honoring the Boston Marathon after the tragic bombing (Aerosmith being from the Boston area)
EDIT: Oh, also, if you have time, check out Trans-Siberian Orchestra, they do rock and orchestra and are usually really popular on radio around Christmas time. Although, some might say it's more "Orchestra" as they don't have a full on group, but the sound is wonderful
Me too 👍😀👍🖖
They did a great job of recreating the original iconic theme song. It's minimalism conveys the sparsity that was so pervasive and intrinsic to the movie. The soprano is hauntingly beautiful. And, as you said, the unique sound and tune forshadows that a western is coming. The orchestration is rich and beautiful. This is probably better than the original! Epic! I'm so glad you shared this with us!
So great to see how much fun this was for you.
your face said it all throughout, actually well in advance of you being able to articulate it.
Loved that you were that positively surprised.
And so glad that you enjoyed it this much.
i watched this review when you first released it and watching it again still brings me to tears. 😭😭😭😭
As a Metallica fan, who saw few concerts in person, many more on screen, Ecstasy Of Gold is a fantastic build up to great night.
Scrolled down to the comments as soon as Ecstasy started to check if someone mentioned Metallica 🤘🤘
Loved it since I first saw the movie as a child in the late 70's... loved it even more when at Metallica concerts since the late 80's till today
S and M baby
@@Buasopwhat have Sunday & Monday to do with any of this?
I am amazed by your knowledge about this classic score. Ennio Morricone is my favourite filmcomposer, and I grew up watching the films which my father introduced me to. It sounds a lot like you knew the score before you checked this masterful performance out. "Ecstasy of Gold" is also fantastic. Even though you are a vocal coach, I think you should feel free enough to voice(!) your opinion about iconic pieces of music. You clearly have a passion for it.
Christine's singing cuts me to the heart. Tear up every time. Amazing how this piece in its entirety can effect me so strongly.
Yes! The first time she lights into that second phrase (the part at 15:22 ).. instant welling in my eyes.
This orchestra is stunning top to bottom. Their themed concerts are among the best concerts I have ever seen... so amazing!
I love that Metallica covered this in their way/style as well as having the original played before their concert starts
"The Ecstasy of Gold" is the song after the main theme, and it is my absolute favorite songs from an original soundtrack! So much emotion!
Edit: I wonder if the oboist you pointed out at 14:44 is using circular breathing... some wind players at this level can take in a quick breath WHILE still playing a sustained note!
Yes!! My favorite movie and my favorite composer!! ❤ Ennio Morricone!!
I was at Metallica concert 6 times until today. The moment I hear 10:37 I just know that something amazing is coming in like 2 minutes 😁 Love how they're sticking with this intro. Amazing piece of work. Ennio was godly, we're so lucky we had him.
Elizabeth this ia a great choice by you. The DNSO did a wonder job here, I wish I could of seen it Live. You did a good job of showing how different elements of music can come together and prodice such beautiful music. I have played the sound track so many times I can fit the action of the movie in my head with the track You really need to watch the movie at least once but always keep an ear to the music. They fit like one. Thanks to You Elizabeth and th DNSO for this production.
One of the best, unique analysis focusing on the orchestra and exterior supporting instruments. I have watched and listened to this video since it was released years ago, and your evaluation is classic. Great job!
The animal "yodeling" is intended to imitate a coyote. Before the song starts in the movie they play the actual sound of the animal.
And the hanging man is also a reference to the movie. I can't remember if it's also present in the beginning, but there's this whole thing the main characters do with hangings throughout the film.
Edit: the second song is called "the ecstasy of gold" and as a nice fact there's a cover of it in the Samurai Jack cartoon.
It's supposed to represent Tuco. He was the one that had to hang until he was shot down and then they could both escape with the reward money 🙂
Okey, just the first half minute of this song gave me so many chills. This is honestly probably my favorite movie ever
Ecstasy of Gold is the name of the 2nd song and it never fails to give me chills, especially when the vocal lead comes in.
The best western movie ever made, with Ennio's score. Ennio has made many, many fantastic movie scores and is one of my favorite movie score composers.
I have hoped for a long time that you would do this one. I played it for my 6 year old grandson. We call her, "The Lady Who Can Break Glass With Her Voice".
After he heard it, he said (almost with tears in his eyes), "She pumps my heart !"
Then I knew the mission had been accomplished.
We do love our Symphony Orchestra. They are brilliant and does so many great tracks ranging from anything from movies to videogames and cartoons.
We played The Ecstasy of Gold at my dad's funeral as he and I both loved the film and the Morriccone score. Has always sent chills through me, but now has me in tears every time. Beautiful. Also used by Metallica as a stage intro for many years.
I would have sworn you had already done this one, but maybe it was this that led me to you. I think this presentation made the soloists instant worldwide sensations - in TH-cam land, at least. I was heartily amused to find that Tuva is the Wa Wa lady to all as this was the moniker I gave her myself after listening until I looked up her identity. The full suite is wonderful; gorgeous music, delightfully performed. I look forward to hearing your commentary.
Did you notice that Tuva has an earring in the shape of a pistol..? LOL
One of the attorneys of this production I really appreciated is the extensive use of voices as, essentially, instruments.
They hear the multiple instruments with the vocals, the piano, the tenors, the brass, the violins, the piano, it just harmonize beautifully. The first time I heard this, I was simply amazed of the complexity.. I cannot pick out one certain thing that stands out. It all belongs together. Each part is so unique from the bells or pipes the violins, the oboe, the French horns, trumpets trombones it is just scored beautifully.
I come back to this performance often. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is my favorite movie of all time and this performance is perfect. Also the image of the orchestra with that silhouette of Clint looming in the background gives me goosebumps every time.
So happy you are diving into this sound track. I was floored the first time I heard this live plus being on of my favorite western movies.
There are many movie scores that will always be remembered but this one is unsurpassed
I love this for all the reasons mentioned elsewhere and have watched it many, many times, but one time afterward, I sat there and thought Everyone of these people is an EXPERT in what they do, and they come all together and do this for US. thank you, to all musicians and singers.
The Ecstasy Of Gold.... is one of the most hauntingly beautiful pieces of music, epic in it's nature, a good accompaniment of heroic action, braving the odds, coming in fast on horses to save the girl and a companion fighting the hostiles and desperately trying to escape, leather flashing against bullets and swords, slow motion depictions of great exertion and effort to save the day. I could write a whole movie around this ending with this music.
And yet the actually scene is much grittier, Tuco running through a cementary excited that he is about to find the one grave with lots of gold instead of a dead body .
I'm so thrilled you reacted to this! I just discovered this absolutely amazing performance of two iconic and gorgeous songs and thought of you and your channel!
I don't have your technical knowledge, but the first time I heard this I fell in love with it. It's a piece of music I can just sit back and let it run through me.
As a Dane and knowing that a similar concert was done with music from fairytales, fantasy & cartoons makes it special.
You should try to get in contact with a guy called: Jakob Stegelmann. I don't think a tea-talk would be under 3 hours 😎😎😎
I love how she dissolves into giggles when the music turns up the epicness. - Am really happy this was covered, bc it's one of my favourite music videos out there!
She's an absolute Dream-boat of a woman. She ticks all the boxes in my Book. If I'd had her as a teacher throughout my school years, I would have been a 'Brain Surgeon' by now... 🙂Her Partner in life is one very lucky person.
I love Elizabeth's reactions and vocal breakdowns but her laughter here feels like haughty disdain to me. It feels like she's making fun of the singers she's laughing at. It's the only thing I find off-putting about her.
I find her giggly personality annoying
She's probably the same way qhen trying to watch in person in the audience. Trying to talk during the entire thing.
@@billtmarchi4320bro , it's a REACTION video , people watch this to see people REACTING
I really appreciate that you don’t restrict your content choices. Your knowledge is wide and I learn a lot.
I saw this movie when it debuted and have loved it ever since. When I listen to this, I can FEEL Blondy and Tuco riding their horses across the plains. Bravo.
I'm so glad you did this reaction/analysis! More for the fact of, knowing how much appreciation you have for good music, that you got to experience this amazing piece of work yourself, than for my own entertainment of watching you react to things. This piece is one I feel like every person in the world should get the chance to experience and enjoy. It's just that good! I don't think anyone could listen to this and not be uplifted by it and feel altogether better for having heard it.
Metallica plays the Ecstacy of Gold before every live show. In 1999 the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra played it for them at the beginning of the S&M concert. Also later, there was an Ennio Morricone tribute album and they had Metallica play the Ecstacy of Gold, and its quite badass.
Performed with such gusto, me gusta! The precision is to die for, as is all the absolute displays of perfect technique on so many instruments. The voices, being my instrument, are normally extremely easy to critique for the slightest intonation error or attack, but both soloists and the entire choir were just amazing! I will find the original and save it on a favourite list, for sure!
Sweetie Pie! I am in love with this piece. It has generated an entire subculture of 'reactions' on TH-cam. Yours is the best! No iffs no butts your analysis has hit every head with a nail ... opps did I really just say that? ... You have hit the nail on the head. I particularly loved the fact that you acknowledged the oboe solo. It so fits in the musical form, let alone its haunting beauty. I also loved your analysis of the soprano's vocal technique. I have learned from that.
(I am a lawyer from New Zealand and cannot play an instrument - just love music and when this sort of analysis is offered on TH-cam I am so grateful. Ten thousand hugs, kisses, and wishes from Hawkes Bay in NZ.)