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Tannhaeuser (Overture excerpt)
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Arrangement for piano, strings, synthesizer and metal band.
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Classical • Symphonic
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Peak #28
Peak in subgenre #10
Author
Richard Wagner
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Arr Steve Smith
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September 25, 2010
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MP3 3.0 MB • 128 kbps • 3:18
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I hope old Wagner isn't spinning in his grave over this... This was produced for the Coconut Blues Club classical challenge, Sep 2010. Yet again Jude Law set a cruel but irresistable task (produce a piece of classical music in 2 weeks) but we are moths drawn to the flame. This is my two-fingered attempt at one of my favourite tunes in the repertoire, not quite up to Franz Lizst's piano version but 'twill have to do. Couldn't resist rocking up the climax hehe.
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MichaelDuran
Mar 31, 2021
Still a favorite after all these years :)
digitalskull
Mar 29, 2021
Dynamic when the guitar comes in. Saaweet...
littlegreenman
Oct 03, 2010
Way to lull us into a false sense of security Steve ;) Top stuff old boy, a real corker! :)
Rodrica Rudge
Sep 28, 2010
I love the way the track kicks in after the gentle piano playing - kind of Emerson Lake & Palmer with a touch of magic!
KRISTY ANN SMITH
Sep 26, 2010
Just had to kick it in dint ya....Ha ! Fabby work :) :) :) I must say, this is so unique a very enjoyable and surprising journey. Thanks for sharing. Big Hugs, Kristy
Carlo D'Anna
Sep 26, 2010
Powerful and very exciting treatment to this beautiful piece!
Yninoarrane
Sep 26, 2010
Yep some ride. I like it, the piano, the synth. I like it all.
Michael Bennett
Sep 26, 2010
Nice use of dynamics on the piano and what a great ride when it takes off at about 1:49 or so. Nice work, Steve!!!
Finnski
Sep 26, 2010
Nice one Seth!!
The Overture
Sep 26, 2010
loving the synths on this YEAAH! ANdy
Michael Duran
Sep 25, 2010
nice one Steve :) the ending thunders!!