Godzilla Eats Las Vegas! (Eric Whitacre) - Bel Canto Choir Vilnius

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  • LIVE by Bel Canto Choir Vilnius at the concert "Revolution Together" (Dec. 2016).
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    "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas!" (Eric Whitacre & Jonathan Newman). Live by the Bel Canto Choir Vilnius, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra (artistic director Sergei Krylov), Lithuanian Military Wind Orchestra (artistic director Egidijus Alisauskas), Giunter Percussion ensemble and pianist Arturas Anusauskas. Conducted by Eric Whitacre. "Revolution Together": Eric Whitacre & Bel Canto Choir Vilnius in Concert. December 11-12, 2016 at the Lithuanian National Philharmonics in Vilnius.
    Credits: Megan Davies and Audrius Valatkevicius (Executive Producers); Jonas Juozapaitis (Video Director & Editor); Sarunas Burza (Director of Photography); Mykolas Leckas (Lightening Design). Audio recording performed by Arturas Pugaciauskas and Valdas Karpuska. Mixed & mastered at AP Sound Design and UP Records studios by Arturas Pugaciauskas with friendly support of Kipras Masanauskas.
    Artistic Director of the Bel Canto Choir Vilnius - Arturas Dambrauskas (until January 2017); Artistic Director of the Bel Canto Choir Vilnius - Dr. Egidijus Kaveckas (from February 2017). For more information on the Choir, please visit its web site at www.chorasbelcanto.lt
    "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas!" (Eric Whitacre ir Jonathan Newman). Atlieka choras Bel Canto, Lietuvos kamerinis orkestras (meno vadovas Sergei Krylov), Lietuvos kariuomenės pučiamųjų orkestras (vadovas Egidijus Ališauskas), "Giunter Percussion" ir pianistas Artūras Anusauskas. Diriguoja Eric Whitacre. Gyvai iš Eric Whitacre ir choro Bel Canto koncerto "Revolution Together", vykusio 2016 m. gruodžio 11-12 d. Lietuvos nacionalinėje filharmonijoje Vilniuje.
    Kūrybinė grupė: Megan Davies ir Audrius Valatkevičius (Vyriausieji prodiuseriai); Jonas Juozapaitis (Video ir montažo režisierius); Šarūnas Burža (Vyriausias operatorius); Mykolas Lėckas (Šviesų dailininkas). Audio įrašą atliko Artūras Pugačiauskas ir Valdas Karpuška; garso suvedimas ir masteringas atliktas studijose "AP Sound Design" ir "UP Records". Garso režisierius Artūras Pugačiauskas, draugiškai padedant Kiprui Mašanauskui.
    Choro Bel Canto meno vadovas Artūras Dambrauskas (iki 2017 m. sausio). Nuo 2017 m. vasario choro Bel Canto meno vadovas Dr. Egidijus Kaveckas. Daugiau informacijos apie chorą: www.chorasbelcanto.lt
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  • @ethandunn7026
    @ethandunn7026 5 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    This is without a doubt the stupidest and most hilariously fun piece I’ve ever played

    • @bunchrobinsllp9399
      @bunchrobinsllp9399 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ranks right up there with PDQ Bach!

    • @nathanwilson5869
      @nathanwilson5869 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello Ethan dunn

    • @azulelectrico.
      @azulelectrico. 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Stupidity and taste is subjective, it already belongs to the cultural heritage of humanity.

  • @bread_girl_jane
    @bread_girl_jane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    keep in mind this is the guy who wrote lux aurumque, ghost train, and october. three absolutely gorgeous pieces, and then this. this entire piece is literally a shitpost and i can't stop listening to it.

  • @MorgaineRiddlePrince
    @MorgaineRiddlePrince 5 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Being a choir practise, "now scream, now bark like a dog". Lol

    • @BlakkAxe99
      @BlakkAxe99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GASP! AARGH!!

  • @jaredstaten5722
    @jaredstaten5722 6 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Still in disbelief that he also wrote October and lux arumque, incredible.

  • @BlakkAxe99
    @BlakkAxe99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I think the most difficult part about performing this as a choir is to not lose your voice while doing the screams lmao

    • @Cernumospete
      @Cernumospete 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Or start laughing.

  • @BobbyJCFHvLichtenstein
    @BobbyJCFHvLichtenstein 4 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    I love how happy Eric Whitacre looks

    • @lindy6803
      @lindy6803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He's always that happy when he's conducting

    • @johnnytheyoungmaestro
      @johnnytheyoungmaestro ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's showing the passion that not just he, but the entire orchestra has for this performance. :)

  • @beccleemusic3132
    @beccleemusic3132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Eric Whitacre really said im bored imma make a shit post

  • @brandonpozzo
    @brandonpozzo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    I still cannot believe this is a real thing... XD

  • @chuckbeatty1399
    @chuckbeatty1399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I had a chance to perform this in high school for my senior year spring concert. Honestly, one of my favorite memories.

  • @megalomaniacalHalide
    @megalomaniacalHalide 6 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Possibly one of the most fun songs to play I have ever heard in my life. Eric Whitacre is a friggin genius!

  • @kagitsune
    @kagitsune ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love all the little quotations. It sounds more like Godzilla is eating New York than Las Vegas, but I'm into it. We need this performed at the Proms next year!

  • @jenkinsfamily2229
    @jenkinsfamily2229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ok but the three note Godzilla theme is super good, like it needs to be in a Godzilla film

  • @zachfruin7684
    @zachfruin7684 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is stupid done so incredibly right. Sometimes music is just fun and can still be something of a masterpiece lol

  • @nickg2759
    @nickg2759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    cant be a gamer without a RGB choir

  • @jnog_me
    @jnog_me 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Easily the BEST version of this piece I've listened to!!!

  • @TheIanF
    @TheIanF 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    10:02 "Shrimp!"

    • @BlakkAxe99
      @BlakkAxe99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fun Fact: According to the score, it is „Scwing“.

  • @ikeeichenberg9068
    @ikeeichenberg9068 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    What the hell was Whitacre on when he composed this and can I have some?

    • @lindy6803
      @lindy6803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He wasn't on anything lmao. He just kinda made it for no reason lol

    • @mathewsilva7575
      @mathewsilva7575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@lindy6803 He Made It Because His Kid Made A Drawing Of Godzilla And He Asked What It Was And His Kid Said "It's Godzilla Eating Las Vegas

    • @lindy6803
      @lindy6803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mathewsilva7575 cool!!!!

    • @mathewsilva7575
      @mathewsilva7575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@lindy6803 I Now Have Figure Out What I Said Was False I Heard This New\ Thing From Him On A Zoom Call, It Wasn't His Son As His Son Was Born 10 Years later It Was Just To Get Under Someone's Skin Cause They Were Saying That Witicare Should Make Something Serious So He Was Like "Oh Ya I'll Make Something Serious Alright"

    • @lindy6803
      @lindy6803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mathewsilva7575 lmao
      I met him via ZOOM in August

  • @majcrash
    @majcrash 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    An amazing choir conducted by the composer. What more could anyone ask? Fantastic!

  • @JohnJApanovitch
    @JohnJApanovitch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This. Blew. My. MIND!!! Holy cow, this was incredible! Who knew Mr. Whitacre could've composed such a dramatic piece? I'm outstanded!!!

  • @leungyatchun9552
    @leungyatchun9552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    5:36 Tchaikovsky piano concerto no.1

  • @ingriddurden3929
    @ingriddurden3929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hilarious ! This choir deserves an Oscar

  • @Talonistrying
    @Talonistrying ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Playing October with my high school's wind symphony and my teacher mentioned this piece during practice. It might honestly be the best thing I've ever heard-

  • @lukeashworth349
    @lukeashworth349 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    The scream at 3:13 got me so shook

    • @regina7638
      @regina7638 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      T trans Siberian or orchestra

    • @OldUKAds
      @OldUKAds 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got me. So. Shook. What?

  • @maxxo6782
    @maxxo6782 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This is the guy who made lux aurumque

  • @elinahagakallevik820
    @elinahagakallevik820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't know what this is, but I do not regret listening.

  • @gabrybench4780
    @gabrybench4780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A wonderful crazy composition, not easy to play not easy to sing...

  • @ewsmr2959
    @ewsmr2959 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This is what happens when composing meets god

  • @ferce889
    @ferce889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    around 5:25 im reminded very much of the rite of spring hahaha

    • @colecoufal4100
      @colecoufal4100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gregory Thompson I’m in music memory and I have both of the songs but yes it does sound like rite of spring!! 😀

  • @foocett
    @foocett 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    a guide for anyone not paying attention
    the beginning:
    B O P
    about a minute in:
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    2ish minute mark:
    B I G S U S P E N C E
    2:18
    The choir is very proud
    could this was all the suspense was about?
    2:30 ish
    B
    A
    S
    S
    3ish minute mark
    V I B R A T O
    3.1 ish minute mark
    I check my spelling of vibrato
    3:30
    S C R O M
    also 3:30
    I am reminded that I'm wearing headphones at max volume
    rest of the song
    TL;DR

    • @Willdrenner
      @Willdrenner 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the info kind stranger

    • @foocett
      @foocett 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Willdrenner very kind stranger

  • @ericahylemon8338
    @ericahylemon8338 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chaotic. Epic. Magnificent. Ridiculous. Marvelous. Thrilling.

  • @Gnahtte
    @Gnahtte 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    13:37 watch the bottom right hand corner for the woman who turns into a ghoul

  • @ondellonoya
    @ondellonoya 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    GENIUS!

  • @davekanak
    @davekanak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    STOP IT...I CAN'T STAND IT...NO NO NO....I LOVE IT!
    Bet if somebody asks Eric what kind of music he likes, it takes him two hours to answer. :)

  • @coloraturaElise
    @coloraturaElise ปีที่แล้ว

    Everybody's having a great time, as it should be!

  • @anthonyp1414
    @anthonyp1414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I doubt they were able to complete rehearsals with a straight face

    • @BlakkAxe99
      @BlakkAxe99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I actually performed this piece in the choir last year and no, it is not possible to do with a straight face

    • @themiddleones11
      @themiddleones11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Try performing this as a 16 year old...

  • @lkultra2248
    @lkultra2248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Who knew Eric Whitacre was a Godzilla fan

  • @bretts8070
    @bretts8070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved every second of this! I've seen it three times now in 2 days and... yeah, just an absolute joy!

  • @lak4869
    @lak4869 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great work!

  • @blackfireacid315
    @blackfireacid315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    11:02 felt like Mars a little maybe felt the planet's in his creation by Gustav lmao

    • @kazotsky_king8517
      @kazotsky_king8517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s Morse code

    • @thomasjenkinscomposer
      @thomasjenkinscomposer 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      100 percent on purpose. Pulling from Holst has been a tool for film composers for a long time, and Whitacre's taking a parody angle at film music with this piece.

  • @user-uv4we9kd1r
    @user-uv4we9kd1r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude we might play this in my wind ensemble and IM SO EXCITED

  • @majesticchinchilla8692
    @majesticchinchilla8692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The conductor is having so much fun!😂

  • @sebastianenjcb193
    @sebastianenjcb193 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is giving me LaLa Land vibes and also a little bit of Gershwin also..😂

  • @m.nievesgarcia9818
    @m.nievesgarcia9818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Expectacular, bravo al director, orquesta y coro.

  • @kerrycoleman8395
    @kerrycoleman8395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The roars..🤤

  • @charvakaelysium2414
    @charvakaelysium2414 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing!! Great fun.

  • @colinz24067
    @colinz24067 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    4:07 Godzilla!!
    4:11 Goooo MUMBO

  • @bread_girl_jane
    @bread_girl_jane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    4:38 the dog got eaten :(

  • @ToastedCigar
    @ToastedCigar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such an ingenious piece :D

  • @Ardjano234
    @Ardjano234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much fun

  • @laddiexox182
    @laddiexox182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    YALL IM PLAYING THIS....AND IM IN GRADE 10

    • @maggielee4241
      @maggielee4241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      laddie xox1 that’s awesome! I played it last semester and it was awesome! I got to be the dog haha

    • @megalomaniacalHalide
      @megalomaniacalHalide 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lucky you! I got to play the Ghost Train Triptych in 12th grade, he's probably one of my favourite composers ever.

  • @cjerke
    @cjerke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes this is funny stupid crazy rough rough love this piece. love is face in a lot of the conducting parts

  • @lbproductions622
    @lbproductions622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2:31 dude. FUCK YES

  • @WHALEx3
    @WHALEx3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:38 the girl on the right is too into it lmao.

  • @matthewdexter2007
    @matthewdexter2007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    9:25 Leningrad

  • @arethafrancys
    @arethafrancys 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WWWWOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Eternal_Afton
    @Eternal_Afton ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:30
    Time stamp for self

  • @Jay_Joshi
    @Jay_Joshi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do these people do all this? 😁🤔 Funny and amazing.

    • @BlakkAxe99
      @BlakkAxe99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The score for this is quite amazing because it gives quite accurate descriptions of what you should do :D

  • @jenkinsfamily2229
    @jenkinsfamily2229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the greatest shitpost ever

  • @mckenziehaskin7557
    @mckenziehaskin7557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2020 summarized

  • @zeromech1450
    @zeromech1450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anyone know the source material at 8:20

  • @Ardjano234
    @Ardjano234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:05 Phillip Glass on violin?

  • @rexyelreydelasbestiaselcaz5573
    @rexyelreydelasbestiaselcaz5573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GODZILLA

  • @steelers3321
    @steelers3321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Anyone notice the conductors face throughout?

  • @rexyelreydelasbestiaselcaz5573
    @rexyelreydelasbestiaselcaz5573 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    GODZILLA GODZILLA GODZILLA

  • @ericxue3244
    @ericxue3244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BASED

  • @rexyelreydelasbestiaselcaz5573
    @rexyelreydelasbestiaselcaz5573 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:00

  • @user-dk8uv9wh5q
    @user-dk8uv9wh5q ปีที่แล้ว

    1:11 piccolo solo

  • @lindy6803
    @lindy6803 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think he was going to or did use a garbage can full of glass to simulate buildings being crushed

  • @davy42069
    @davy42069 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this song but it's too long

  • @hidalg_0
    @hidalg_0 ปีที่แล้ว

    godzilla

  • @DavidA-ps1qr
    @DavidA-ps1qr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's rubbish, but very very very clever rubbish!!! Loved it.

  • @beatrizdemello5370
    @beatrizdemello5370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm confused...

  • @user-fn2ey6ol7u
    @user-fn2ey6ol7u 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    日本人見てる人ー✋

  • @AntoinneBarnes
    @AntoinneBarnes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    is this some sort of parody?? its the only way one can explain all the "lifting" Whitacre has so blatantly committed!!

    • @randomnickify
      @randomnickify ปีที่แล้ว

      ...its choir singing GODZILLA...I'm sure its deadly serious :D

    • @thomasjenkinscomposer
      @thomasjenkinscomposer 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This entire piece is a parody of bad film scores. Every lift Whitacre does here is completely tongue-in-cheek.

  • @bm4114
    @bm4114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He always gives liszt realness. This isn’t a compliment.

  • @mister_stoney
    @mister_stoney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is a musical shit-
    post change my mind

  • @franciscoaragao5398
    @franciscoaragao5398 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a bad old music ... 200 yars of ocidental musi to that?

  • @artofmusic303
    @artofmusic303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yawn. Whitacre is an overrated composer.

    • @thehutch1674
      @thehutch1674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I simply refuse to believe that anyone can listen to this and respond with “yawn.” It simply just bends the laws of physics