Sentimental post about Star Wars soundtracks
Zeynep Dilli / 'Morwen'
Hi again,
Yes, I know I said I'm busy, but I find I want to share
this. "This" is rather sentimental, bordering on mushy stuff; if
that bothers you do not proceed, you have been warned.
In the AFW FAQ, it is mentioned that the title "God" is reserved
for John Williams by musical Star Wars fans. How right a statement
that is. How much does he deserve the name.
You see, I've been spending many hours reading books on CMOS
technology for the past couple of days (don't ask) and that means
I'm chained to the desk, with my Discman for company. And a copy of
RoTJ soundtrack, disc 2, inside.
What's more, I took the time to zip through _Jedi Eclipse_ in the
middle of the week, accompanied by the same soundtrack.
At that time I found myself returning and returning to track five,
the opening of which is the music for the opening for the Battle of
Endor. To me, that piece of music have always been what symbolized
our pilots--their theme, if you will, in the Wagner-esque leitmotif
structure of Star Wars music. Specifically, the part between 50
seconds and 2 minutes 26 seconds into the piece. In the part
between 1:05 and 1:20, I can _hear_ them--"All wings report in...Red
Leader standing by... Gray Leader standing by... Green Leader
standing by... Lock S-foils in attack position."
That's always been one of Williams' strengths--coordinating his
music with the action, so musical phrases weave around and underline
what's on the scene and characters' words. The little appearance of
Leia's Theme when her hologram first appears in Luke's garage, for
instance, or the music describing the same sweeping arc with the
_Millenium Falcon_ is it turns to dive into the "hidey hole" on the
large asteroid; large invasion ships landing on Naboo, or the Force
theme swelling in time with Luke's X-wing rising from the swamp;
stormtroopers marching prisoners down the corridors of _Tantive IV_;
Han walking in after Luke's revelations to Leia on Endor; watch the
trilogy enough times and you can watch it with eyes closed just
listening to the music.
And, going back to track 5 on RoTJ when the same theme swells
after 1:20 with repetitions, while Rebel forces rush in and discover
they've been lured into a trap, to me it sings the song of men going
knowingly and willingly to their deaths because something larger is
at stake.
Then there's the hauntingly beautiful "Luke and Leia's Theme", the
new closing song to RoTJ that sounds to me just like what that
celebration song should be--joyful, but not forgetting what price
had been paid, so subdued. The asteroid chase. The timeless
classics of Imperial March, the Force theme, and of course, the
fanfare.
And track five, that made me read what happened at the latest time
the Yuuzhan Vong attacked a planet (no spoilers here, folks) with my
heart in my throat. As well written as that was, and as tensely, I
have to wonder how much the music contributed to my adrenaline
drifting in top notches all that time.
Star Wars fans young and old--we have been lucky.
Peace,
**** Red Leader standing by.
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tvsgypsy
Darn right John Williams is God. I have always wanted to play a part of
the SW soundtrack in an orchestra (I play violin), especially a really
intense part, like the one Morwen described. That would be such a
thrill. Makes me shudder....
To me, that piece of music have always been what symbolized
> our pilots--their theme, if you will, in the Wagner-esque leitmotif
> structure of Star Wars music.
Is this the strings bit at 1:03? 'Cause if it is....<delicious shudder>
...I don't know Wagner enough to know.
Specifically, the part between 50
> seconds and 2 minutes 26 seconds into the piece. In the part
> between 1:05 and 1:20, I can _hear_ them--"All wings report in...Red
> Leader standing by... Gray Leader standing by... Green Leader
> standing by... Lock S-foils in attack position."
After reading this post, I had to listen to it, and...wow. <grin>
> Star Wars fans young and old--we have been lucky.
No kidding. Even the new stuff John Williams wrote for the movies is
great, the Ewok Celebration in particular--I love the theme first on
whistle, then joined by a children's choir (I think), then the violins
--because it's moderately up-tempo, but it's also in a minor key--a
reminder of how much they've lost in winning?
tvsgypsy
If music be the food of love.....
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Before you buy.
Majick
shivers up and down my boy. Scarily, just reading about it in your post does
likewise.
All hail the king.
--
Even God couldn't get builders to work on a Sunday
Majick
all shivery
rena...@my-deja.com
Yavin on my Walkman when I do my daily lap around the Mall at lunch. I
only hope the headphones are well-insulated...
--Renata
Brad Carletti
>the Yuuzhan Vong attacked a planet (no spoilers here, folks) with my
>heart in my throat. As well written as that was, and as tensely, I
>have to wonder how much the music contributed to my adrenaline
>drifting in top notches all that time.
I did something silly.
I read Vector Prime to Happy Hardcore.
The tempo is right up there but it only was really appropriate when
the Solo kids were running the belt together :)
--
Brad Carletti
Australian High Priest of the Crossed Strike Foils
The guy who changes Wedge's X-wing's oil!
"What he did, what Wedge did, without being able to
use the Force made them far more special than any Jedi.
They flew with heart and brains and their entire being."
- Corran Horn, _I,_Jedi_
Thrawn/Pallaeon '00
Star Wars Technical Commentaries
(http://www.theforce.net/swtc/)
Exploding the Myths, Exploring the Facts.
Nick Coghlan
>
> Wow, I just came back from watching ROTJ to find this eloquent post.
> Darn right John Williams is God. I have always wanted to play a part of
> the SW soundtrack in an orchestra (I play violin), especially a really
> intense part, like the one Morwen described. That would be such a
> thrill. Makes me shudder....
>
> To me, that piece of music have always been what symbolized
> > our pilots--their theme, if you will, in the Wagner-esque leitmotif
> > structure of Star Wars music.
>
> Is this the strings bit at 1:03? 'Cause if it is....<delicious shudder>
> ...I don't know Wagner enough to know.
I think the "Wagneresque leitmotif structure" is more to do with
particular musical themes corrseponding to particular people and/or
things. When you talk about "the Force theme" or "Luke's theme" or "the
Imperial theme". It's a style of composition that Williams uses, and
IIRC Wagner either invented or popularised it with the Ring (I forget
the proper name for the saga).
The next question is - how and why do I know this? One of those random
bits of information you pick up I guess.
Cheers,
Nick.
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Vickie
di...@wam.umd.edu wrote:
>
> Hi again,
>
> Yes, I know I said I'm busy, but I find I want to share
> this. "This" is rather sentimental, bordering on mushy stuff; if
> that bothers you do not proceed, you have been warned.
Yeah, like from you we won't read ahead. 8)
> In the AFW FAQ, it is mentioned that the title "God" is reserved
> for John Williams by musical Star Wars fans. How right a statement
> that is. How much does he deserve the name.
*nods in agreement* I have always admired John Williams, so much that I
have nearly every one of the soundtracks of movies he has made.
> You see, I've been spending many hours reading books on CMOS
> technology for the past couple of days (don't ask) and that means
> I'm chained to the desk, with my Discman for company. And a copy of
> RoTJ soundtrack, disc 2, inside.
*ick on the CMOS tech* I prefer ESB disk 1 myself. And you should
mention that this is ROTJ:SE soundtrack. I have all seven disks (ANH,
ESB, ROTJ & TPM) as mp3s on my computer at work and listen to them all
day. There are certain tracks that seem to instill a powerful working
force. I get more work done.
> What's more, I took the time to zip through _Jedi Eclipse_ in the
> middle of the week, accompanied by the same soundtrack.
>
> At that time I found myself returning and returning to track five,
> the opening of which is the music for the opening for the Battle of
> Endor. To me, that piece of music have always been what symbolized
> our pilots--their theme, if you will, in the Wagner-esque leitmotif
> structure of Star Wars music. Specifically, the part between 50
> seconds and 2 minutes 26 seconds into the piece. In the part
> between 1:05 and 1:20, I can _hear_ them--"All wings report in...Red
> Leader standing by... Gray Leader standing by... Green Leader
> standing by... Lock S-foils in attack position."
Good choice of composers there. I also hear much Stravinsky (Rite of
Spring, second movement) in "Little People at Work" from the ANH
soundtrack. Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler. John has used many popular works
to influence his writings. And he has influenced other, such as Danny
Elfman.
Every piece of John's music invokes visions of whatever movie from which
the music was taken. The SW soundtracks nonwithstanding, I can hear Indy
charging across the desert in the Raiders soundtrack. I can see huge
herbivore dinosaurs in the Jurassic Park soudtrack. Two notes played
over and over have given many people a fear of the ocean (Jaws). Can you
watch CNN without thinking of John? He did, after all, compose their
theme song. And what about the Olympic theme? Ever since John composed
it for the LA olympics, it has been used at every subsequent games.
> watch the
> trilogy enough times and you can watch it with eyes closed just
> listening to the music.
Absolutly... and sometimes it doesn't take that many times watching over
and over....
> And, going back to track 5 on RoTJ when the same theme swells
> after 1:20 with repetitions, while Rebel forces rush in and discover
> they've been lured into a trap, to me it sings the song of men going
> knowingly and willingly to their deaths because something larger is
> at stake.
>
> Then there's the hauntingly beautiful "Luke and Leia's Theme", the
> new closing song to RoTJ that sounds to me just like what that
> celebration song should be--joyful, but not forgetting what price
> had been paid, so subdued. The asteroid chase. The timeless
> classics of Imperial March, the Force theme, and of course, the
> fanfare.
>
> And track five, that made me read what happened at the latest time
> the Yuuzhan Vong attacked a planet (no spoilers here, folks) with my
> heart in my throat. As well written as that was, and as tensely, I
> have to wonder how much the music contributed to my adrenaline
> drifting in top notches all that time.
A whole lot, I'm sure. Too bad we can't get John to write a soundtrack
for all the books.
> Star Wars fans young and old--we have been lucky.
>
> Peace,
>
> **** Red Leader standing by.
> **** Antilles/Celchu'00
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> :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
> Zeynep Dilli
> "All You Need Is Love"
>
>
You, my dear friend, have finally realized the power of music. A movie
without a musical soundtrack would just be daily life. And who wants to
watch that?
-Vickie
aka Kelly Antilles Cracken
Kristy Henscheid
::snippy snippy--Williams=God::
Very well said, Morwen. I wrote the FAQ, so of course I agree with you
totally. :o)
My (most recently noticed) fave Williams moment: the little hint--not even
a whole phrase--of the Force theme in "Qui-Gon's Funeral."
The guy simply Rules.
--Prophet Kristy
all-time fave JW: Liberty Fanfare
You've only got an hour left--the fate of the USA hangs upon you!
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www.rebelpilots.com/afw
Flarestar
> ::snippy snippy--Williams=God::
>
> Very well said, Morwen. I wrote the FAQ, so of course I agree with you
> totally. :o)
>
> My (most recently noticed) fave Williams moment: the little hint--not even
> a whole phrase--of the Force theme in "Qui-Gon's Funeral."
>
> The guy simply Rules.
>
> --Prophet Kristy
I bought the sheet music for the SW trilogy and am (ahem) *attempting* to
play it on my violin. It is pretty cool, especially Yoda's theme, the
Luke/Force theme thingy and the Princess Leia theme. However, my measly
Grade 5 playing does no really do the pieces the justice and beauty they
deserve...
I would love to play the music in an orchestra - we have played other John
William's soundtracks though - Hook and ET. I loved it!
- Flarestar
"How true..."
AIM: Starbug1UK
Durandir
"Flarestar" <flares...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I bought the sheet music for the SW trilogy and am (ahem)
*attempting* to
> play it on my violin.
I've got the flute version of that, I think. Somewhere. I can't seem to
find it anymore. It's not with my music at school so it has to be at
home somewhere. Gonna have to do some digging next time I'm home...
I bought it after having played a few SW pieces in marching band my
freshman year...the flute sheet music isn't nearly as cool as the
arrangements we had in band, though. Of course it's hard to play an
arrangement by yourself, but anyway...there *was* that lovely flute
solo in Leia's Theme. Which of course I didn't get to play, being a
freshman.(And you know there are *never* flute solos in marching band
music. For good reasons...)
Now, the cantina band swing song--*that* made for a very cool feature
tune. :-)
>It is pretty cool, especially Yoda's theme, the
> Luke/Force theme thingy and the Princess Leia theme. However, my
measly
> Grade 5 playing does no really do the pieces the justice and beauty
they
> deserve...
> I would love to play the music in an orchestra - we have played
other John
> William's soundtracks though - Hook and ET. I loved it!
Hey! You've got the violin music, and I've got (assuming I can locate
it) the flute music. We've got an orchestra of two! *G*
~Becki
--
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"The human language is like a cracked kettle on which we beat out a
tune for a dancing bear, when we hope with our music to move the
stars."
--Gustave Flaubert, "Madame Bovary"
Kristy Henscheid
> In article <8ucki5$3ag$1...@barcode.tesco.net>,
> "Flarestar" <flares...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > I bought the sheet music for the SW trilogy and am (ahem)
> *attempting* to
> > play it on my violin.
>
> I've got the flute version of that, I think. Somewhere. I can't seem to
> find it anymore. It's not with my music at school so it has to be at
> home somewhere. Gonna have to do some digging next time I'm home...
::snip::
> Hey! You've got the violin music, and I've got (assuming I can locate
> it) the flute music. We've got an orchestra of two! *G*
Add PK and Morwen on piano t the AFW orchestra. I've got pinao versions
of SE tril, classic tril, and TPM music. Most of it is pretty
hard. Though I could prbably play it if I didn't hate sight-reading so
badly....;-)
--Prophet Kristy
hey, Macs ain't half bad!
Florida votes Wedge!!
--Antilles/Celchu '00--
www.rebelpilots.com/afw
Vickie
<Pine.GHP.4.21.001108...@falcon.csrv.uidaho.edu>,
Kristy Henscheid <hens...@uidaho.edu> wrote:
> On Wed, 8 Nov 2000, Durandir wrote:
> > In article <8ucki5$3ag$1...@barcode.tesco.net>,
> > "Flarestar" <flares...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > I bought the sheet music for the SW trilogy and am (ahem)
> > *attempting* to
> > > play it on my violin.
> >
> > I've got the flute version of that, I think. Somewhere. I can't seem
to
> > find it anymore. It's not with my music at school so it has to be at
> > home somewhere. Gonna have to do some digging next time I'm home...
>
> ::snip::
>
> > Hey! You've got the violin music, and I've got (assuming I can
locate
> > it) the flute music. We've got an orchestra of two! *G*
>
> Add PK and Morwen on piano t the AFW orchestra. I've got pinao
versions
> of SE tril, classic tril, and TPM music. Most of it is pretty
> hard. Though I could prbably play it if I didn't hate sight-reading
so
> badly....;-)
>
My sight-reading is probably as bad as yours, Kristy. I tend to play by
"ear". I can do the clarinet, bass clarinet, well, just about anything
else actually. 3 1/2 years as a music education student. I can play it
all (not well, but I can play it *g*).
-Vickie
aka Kelly Antilles Cracken
> --Prophet Kristy
> hey, Macs ain't half bad!
>
> Florida votes Wedge!!
> --Antilles/Celchu '00--
> www.rebelpilots.com/afw
>
>
Nick Coghlan
>
> On Wed, 8 Nov 2000, Durandir wrote:
> > In article <8ucki5$3ag$1...@barcode.tesco.net>,
> > "Flarestar" <flares...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > I bought the sheet music for the SW trilogy and am (ahem)
> > *attempting* to
> > > play it on my violin.
> >
> > I've got the flute version of that, I think. Somewhere. I can't seem to
> > find it anymore. It's not with my music at school so it has to be at
> > home somewhere. Gonna have to do some digging next time I'm home...
>
> ::snip::
>
> > Hey! You've got the violin music, and I've got (assuming I can locate
> > it) the flute music. We've got an orchestra of two! *G*
>
> Add PK and Morwen on piano t the AFW orchestra. I've got pinao versions
> of SE tril, classic tril, and TPM music. Most of it is pretty
> hard. Though I could prbably play it if I didn't hate sight-reading so
> badly....;-)
I wrote a computer program to play written music on a PC speaker (not
the sound card - the internal speaker) as an assignment.
I added phrasing into it, just so I could get it to play the SW theme
(the lack of chords is a bit of a problem though).
Morguese
Vickie wrote:
> In article
> <Pine.GHP.4.21.001108...@falcon.csrv.uidaho.edu>,
> Kristy Henscheid <hens...@uidaho.edu> wrote:
> > On Wed, 8 Nov 2000, Durandir wrote:
> > > In article <8ucki5$3ag$1...@barcode.tesco.net>,
> > > "Flarestar" <flares...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > > I bought the sheet music for the SW trilogy and am (ahem)
> > > *attempting* to
> > > > play it on my violin.
> > >
> > > I've got the flute version of that, I think. Somewhere. I can't seem
> to
> > > find it anymore. It's not with my music at school so it has to be at
> > > home somewhere. Gonna have to do some digging next time I'm home...
> >
> > ::snip::
> >
> > > Hey! You've got the violin music, and I've got (assuming I can
> locate
> > > it) the flute music. We've got an orchestra of two! *G*
> >
> > Add PK and Morwen on piano t the AFW orchestra. I've got pinao
> versions
> > of SE tril, classic tril, and TPM music. Most of it is pretty
> > hard. Though I could prbably play it if I didn't hate sight-reading
> so
> > badly....;-)
> >
>
> My sight-reading is probably as bad as yours, Kristy. I tend to play by
> "ear". I can do the clarinet, bass clarinet, well, just about anything
> else actually. 3 1/2 years as a music education student. I can play it
> all (not well, but I can play it *g*).
>
> -Vickie
I can play French Horn and Cornet. Though my horn belonged to the school
and the cornet was stolen. Oh hey, I still have my guitar! I can play lead
on that.
Lezlie
Now what pile is my book of E1-PM music buried in?
Allax
Kristy Henscheid wrote...
>Durandir wrote:
>> "Flarestar" wrote:
>> > I bought the sheet music for the SW trilogy and am (ahem)
>> *attempting* to
>> > play it on my violin.
>> I've got the flute version of that, I think.
>> Hey! You've got the violin music, and I've got (assuming I can locate
>> it) the flute music. We've got an orchestra of two! *G*
>Add PK and Morwen on piano t the AFW orchestra. I've got pinao versions
>of SE tril, classic tril, and TPM music.
I'll take the percussion section and can volunteer a piano with sheet music
if someone needs a spare. ;)
If we get an orchestra together can we be the "Coruscant Pops"?? hehehe
Shanon
"TweedleDiva"
www.allax.net/web
Flarestar
> > > > > I bought the sheet music for the SW trilogy and am (ahem)
> > > > *attempting* to
> > > > > play it on my violin.
> > > >
to
> > > > find it anymore. It's not with my music at school so it has to be at
> > > > home somewhere. Gonna have to do some digging next time I'm home...
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hey! You've got the violin music, and I've got (assuming I can
locate
> > > > it) the flute music. We've got an orchestra of two! *G*
> > >
> > > Add PK and Morwen on piano t the AFW orchestra. I've got pinao
versions
> > > hard. Though I could prbably play it if I didn't hate sight-reading
so
> > > badly....;-)
> >
mention a clarinet?). Any other musicians out there? Hmm...any volunteers
for conductor?
-Flarestar
"I'm learning to play a variety of musical instruments using only the power
of my mind"
AIM: Starbug1UK
Kristy Henscheid
> Kristy Henscheid wrote...
> >Durandir wrote:
> >> "Flarestar" wrote:
> >> *attempting* to
> >> > play it on my violin.
> >> I've got the flute version of that, I think.
> >> Hey! You've got the violin music, and I've got (assuming I can locate
> >> it) the flute music. We've got an orchestra of two! *G*
> >Add PK and Morwen on piano t the AFW orchestra. I've got pinao versions
> >of SE tril, classic tril, and TPM music.
> if someone needs a spare. ;)
Coolness. :o) Too bad "Rakish Rebel Scum" is taken.
Forgot to mention it, but our lovely Quiara plays the French
Horn. :o) Add another one.
> If we get an orchestra together can we be the "Coruscant Pops"?? hehehe
That'd be cool! Great idea, Shanon.
--Prophet Kristy
maybe we'll just do covers of RRS music.
Florida votes WEDGE!
--Antilles/Celchu '00--
www.rebelpilots.com/afw
Nick Coghlan
>
> Kristy Henscheid wrote:
> >
> > On Wed, 8 Nov 2000, Durandir wrote:
> > > In article <8ucki5$3ag$1...@barcode.tesco.net>,
> > > > I bought the sheet music for the SW trilogy and am (ahem)
> > > *attempting* to
> > > > play it on my violin.
> > >
> > > find it anymore. It's not with my music at school so it has to be at
> > > home somewhere. Gonna have to do some digging next time I'm home...
> >
> >
> > > Hey! You've got the violin music, and I've got (assuming I can locate
> > > it) the flute music. We've got an orchestra of two! *G*
> >
> > Add PK and Morwen on piano t the AFW orchestra. I've got pinao versions
> > hard. Though I could prbably play it if I didn't hate sight-reading so
> > badly....;-)
>
> the sound card - the internal speaker) as an assignment.
Err, it can't actually read sheet music... you have to type it into a
text file (pitch, duration & phrase markers). The PC speaker doesn't
have a volume control either :P
Cheers,
Nick.
It was fun to play with it though
Julia Andersen
Flarestar wrote:
> So far, the *official* AFW orchestra has four members (or did someone
> mention a clarinet?). Any other musicians out there? Hmm...any volunteers
> for conductor?
>
I can add my violin as well (I volunteer to take the violin2 part <g>).
As for conducting, I can direct choirs, but it's not the same thing...
Julia
:::sinking back into the depths:::
Vickie
Julia Andersen <ju...@pha.jhu.edu> wrote:
> :::arising out of lurkdom once again:::
>
> Flarestar wrote:
> > So far, the *official* AFW orchestra has four members (or did
someone
> > mention a clarinet?). Any other musicians out there? Hmm...any
volunteers
> > for conductor?
> >
>
*raises hand* I can conduct. Got A's in both of my conducting classes,
and a B in my choral method's class which included conducting. That and
I used to be a religious watcher of the Boston Pops (when John was
there).
-Vickie
aka Kelly Antilles Cracken
Majick
*little* rusty at the moment, though.
tvsgypsy
Was listening to ROTJ soundtrack the other day ( yes, *again*), and I
think there actually is a bit of piano--you know, the rumbly, low-end
sort--on one of the Battle of Endor tracks, I forget which one.
Ready and willing to add yet *another* violin to the mix--I'd volunteer
my services as cello, but my bass clef is *way* out of practice.
tvsgypsy
Kristy Henscheid
> :::arising out of lurkdom once again:::
Hi! Stay a while. Lurkdom is so dark and lonely.
> Flarestar wrote:
> > So far, the *official* AFW orchestra has four members (or did someone
> > mention a clarinet?). Any other musicians out there? Hmm...any volunteers
> > for conductor?
> I can add my violin as well (I volunteer to take the violin2 part <g>).
> As for conducting, I can direct choirs, but it's not the same thing...
Maybe I should leave keyboarding to Morwen, who praticices more than me,
and volunteer to conduct. I have a good sense of rhythm. ;o)
--Prophet Kristy
toe-tapping
Throw 'em both out and elect WEDGE.
--Antilles/Celchu '00--
www.rebelpilots.com/afw
rog...@banet.net
> In article <8uhj2g$gti$1...@plutonium.btinternet.com>,
> "Majick" <Michae...@btinternet.com> wrote:
> > I'll add a keyboard/piano if I can ever get around to getting one. I'm
> a
> > *little* rusty at the moment, though.
>
> Was listening to ROTJ soundtrack the other day ( yes, *again*), and I
> think there actually is a bit of piano--you know, the rumbly, low-end
> sort--on one of the Battle of Endor tracks, I forget which one.
>
> Ready and willing to add yet *another* violin to the mix--I'd volunteer
> my services as cello, but my bass clef is *way* out of practice.
Hmm...how 'bout a guitarist?
> tvsgypsy
>
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.
-=- Emily Janson -=-
***the Human Spellex
***receiver of 3 DMIGA
***VP of Rent-a-Rogue
"DigiDestiny" and "Yub yub, Commander!"
http://thedigitaldestiny.homestead.com
"You know, trying to act grown-up in a sign of immaturity."
-Patamon
"I'm not exactly little Miss Wallflower."
-Plourr Ilo
Alison Sky
>tvsgypsy wrote:
>
>> In article <8uhj2g$gti$1...@plutonium.btinternet.com>,
>> "Majick" <Michae...@btinternet.com> wrote:
>> > I'll add a keyboard/piano if I can ever get around to getting one. I'm
>> a
>> > *little* rusty at the moment, though.
>>
>> Was listening to ROTJ soundtrack the other day ( yes, *again*), and I
>> think there actually is a bit of piano--you know, the rumbly, low-end
>> sort--on one of the Battle of Endor tracks, I forget which one.
>>
>> Ready and willing to add yet *another* violin to the mix--I'd volunteer
>> my services as cello, but my bass clef is *way* out of practice.
>
>Hmm...how 'bout a guitarist?
I can play the harmonica... or the recorder... or I can just stand there with
my arm under my armpit and make squishy noises....
*~ Alison Sky ~*
So, if you take Wes' age as being 28 (SC), and average it with his maturity
(5), he ends up being 16 and a half years old.
- Conversation between Emily and Alison
Stenoray
> In article > "Majick" > wrote:
> Ready and willing to add yet *another* violin to the mix--I'd volunteer
> my services as cello, but my bass clef is *way* out of practice.
>
I know it doesn't have a bow, but I could contribute my bass guitar.
-- Kathryn
gazkat98 --Antilles/Celchu '00--
Q: How many Floridians does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Four! No, Two! No ... um ... wait. Can I let you know in six hours?
scifantasy
>On Fri, 10 Nov 2000, Julia Andersen wrote:
>> :::arising out of lurkdom once again:::
>
>Hi! Stay a while. Lurkdom is so dark and lonely.
>
>> Flarestar wrote:
>> > So far, the *official* AFW orchestra has four members (or did someone
>> > mention a clarinet?). Any other musicians out there? Hmm...any volunteers
>> > for conductor?
>> I can add my violin as well (I volunteer to take the violin2 part <g>).
>> As for conducting, I can direct choirs, but it's not the same thing...
>
>Maybe I should leave keyboarding to Morwen, who praticices more than me,
>and volunteer to conduct. I have a good sense of rhythm. ;o)
Add a trombone, if you want. We need some brass.
>
>--Prophet Kristy
>toe-tapping
>
>Throw 'em both out and elect WEDGE.
>--Antilles/Celchu '00--
>www.rebelpilots.com/afw
>
scifantasy
"RTF*"
Nick Coghlan
LOL!
Only six hours - isn't that kind of optimistic?
Cheers,
Nick.
Flarestar
The Coruscant Pops (aka AFW Orchestra)
Conductor: Vickie/ Prophet Kristy
French Horn: Quiara/ Lezlie
Cornet: Lezlie
Piano: Majick/ Morwen
Violin: Julia Andersen/ tvsgypsy/ Flarestar
Lead Guitar: Lezlie
Bass Guitar: Kathryn
Flute: Becki
Clarinet: Vickie
Percussion: Shanon
Harmonica, recorder and alternative methods of producing sound: Alison Sky
Sorry if I missed anyone out....please add yourself on! Anyone else can join
the harmonica, recorder and alternative methods of producing sound section
as lead by Alison Sky. Either that or play the kazoo.....:)
-Flarestar
"I'm learning to play a variety of musical instruments using only the power
of my mind..."
Durandir
"Flarestar" <flares...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Right...<keeping track> Here's the list so far:
>
> The Coruscant Pops (aka AFW Orchestra)
> Conductor: Vickie/ Prophet Kristy
> French Horn: Quiara/ Lezlie
> Cornet: Lezlie
> Piano: Majick/ Morwen
> Violin: Julia Andersen/ tvsgypsy/ Flarestar
> Lead Guitar: Lezlie
> Bass Guitar: Kathryn
> Flute: Becki
> Clarinet: Vickie
> Percussion: Shanon
> Harmonica, recorder and alternative methods of producing sound:
Alison Sky
>
I've got also Emily on guitar and Sci on trombone.
Hm, we're kind of weak still in the brass section. Any
trumpets/euphoniums/tubas out there? And we could stand to diversify
the strings a little. Any string players other than violins and
guitars? As for the woodwinds, we could use an oboe and some
saxes...oh, and some low woodwinds, we've got the bass clarinet but we
still need contrabass and bassoon. We might need some more
percussionists too; don't want Shanon to go crazy trying to cover all
the parts! :-) And oh! we need a choir! For those voice parts in the
Emperor's theme and in the ROTJ-SE victory celebration song...
~Becki, who will be REALLY REALLY REALLY glad when the marching band
concert today and the concert band concert Tuesday are all over...
--
=<>==o=o=o=o= http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Field/9276
"The human language is like a cracked kettle on which we beat out a
tune for a dancing bear, when we hope with our music to move the
stars."
--Gustave Flaubert, "Madame Bovary"
Flarestar
> > Right...<keeping track> Here's the list so far:
> >
> > The Coruscant Pops (aka AFW Orchestra)
> > Conductor: Vickie/ Prophet Kristy
> > French Horn: Quiara/ Lezlie
> > Cornet: Lezlie
> > Piano: Majick/ Morwen
> > Violin: Julia Andersen/ tvsgypsy/ Flarestar
> > Lead Guitar: Lezlie/ Emily Janson
> > Bass Guitar: Kathryn
> > Flute: Becki
> > Clarinet: Vickie
> > Percussion: Shanon
> > Harmonica, recorder and alternative methods of producing sound:
> Alison Sky
>
> >
> Hm, we're kind of weak still in the brass section. Any
> trumpets/euphoniums/tubas out there? And we could stand to diversify
> the strings a little. Any string players other than violins and
> guitars? As for the woodwinds, we could use an oboe and some
> saxes...oh, and some low woodwinds, we've got the bass clarinet but we
> still need contrabass and bassoon. We might need some more
> percussionists too; don't want Shanon to go crazy trying to cover all
> the parts! :-) And oh! we need a choir! For those voice parts in the
> Emperor's theme and in the ROTJ-SE victory celebration song...
>
> ~Becki, who will be REALLY REALLY REALLY glad when the marching band
> concert today and the concert band concert Tuesday are all over...
I also play the viola so we've got one of them as well as two violins. We
really need a few cellos and maybe a double bass. The brass section consists
of a french horn, a cornet and a trombone so we might need a little more
players there.....help! Don't forget the nice choir bits in Duel of the
Fates. I could get my sister to help with percussion but I don't think I
should given the nasty things she said about the Great One.....
-Flarestar
"Can the people in the cheaper seats clap their hands....the rest of you
just rattle your jewellry" - John Lennon at the Royal Variety Performance,
1963
Majick
and put it on my website?
Put me down for choir, too, as I've sung for various choirs since I was in
single digits, and even get asked to solo when peole get desperate.
Troy Nary
>
> Do not underestimate the power of the Dark Flarestar:
>
> > I also play the viola so we've got one of them as well as two violins. We
> > really need a few cellos and maybe a double bass.
>
>
> > -Flarestar
> > "Can the people in the cheaper seats clap their hands....the rest of you
> > just rattle your jewellry" - John Lennon at the Royal Variety Performance,
> > 1963
>
>
> Pol'
I sing 1st Tenor, and have done a lot of singing in Chior and in
Theater. Also, I am a sound and light Technician in a local Theater, so
I can help in that area if needed.
-Troy (Flt. Cdt. Nicodemus)
If all the world is a stage, I want better lights.
If all the world is a stage, I want a better part.
If all the world is a stage, I want more props.
If all the world is a stage, can I have a better part?
Policrat'
rog...@banet.net
> Right...<keeping track> Here's the list so far:
>
> The Coruscant Pops (aka AFW Orchestra)
> Conductor: Vickie/ Prophet Kristy
> French Horn: Quiara/ Lezlie
> Cornet: Lezlie
> Piano: Majick/ Morwen
> Violin: Julia Andersen/ tvsgypsy/ Flarestar
> Lead Guitar: Lezlie
> Bass Guitar: Kathryn
> Flute: Becki
> Clarinet: Vickie
> Percussion: Shanon
> Harmonica, recorder and alternative methods of producing sound: Alison Sky
>
> Sorry if I missed anyone out....please add yourself on! Anyone else can join
> the harmonica, recorder and alternative methods of producing sound section
> as lead by Alison Sky. Either that or play the kazoo.....:)
I wouldn't call myself a guitarist for lead position (thank you Lezlie for
taking that). Rhythm guitar will suit me fine.
> -Flarestar
> "I'm learning to play a variety of musical instruments using only the power
> of my mind..."
-=- Emily Janson -=-
***the Human Spellex
***receiver of 3 DMIGA
***VP of Rent-a-Rogue
"DigiDestiny" and "Yub yub, Commander!"
http://thedigitaldestiny.homestead.com
"You know, Poyo, trying to act grown-up is generally a sign of immaturity."
-Patamon
"There's no such thing as death. Life is only a dream in the imagination of
ourselves."
-Tool, "Third Eye"
rog...@banet.net
> > > Right...<keeping track> Here's the list so far:
> > >
> > > The Coruscant Pops (aka AFW Orchestra)
> > > Conductor: Vickie/ Prophet Kristy
> > > French Horn: Quiara/ Lezlie
> > > Cornet: Lezlie
> > > Trombone: scifantasy
> > > Piano: Majick/ Morwen
> > > Violin: Julia Andersen/ tvsgypsy/ Flarestar
> > > Viola: Flarestar
> > > Lead Guitar: Lezlie/ Emily Janson
> > > Bass Guitar: Kathryn
> > > Flute: Becki
> > > Clarinet: Vickie
> > > Percussion: Shanon
> > > Harmonica, recorder and alternative methods of producing sound:
> > Alison Sky
> > > Choir: ???
> >
> > >
> > Hm, we're kind of weak still in the brass section. Any
> > trumpets/euphoniums/tubas out there? And we could stand to diversify
> > the strings a little. Any string players other than violins and
> > guitars? As for the woodwinds, we could use an oboe and some
> > saxes...oh, and some low woodwinds, we've got the bass clarinet but we
> > still need contrabass and bassoon. We might need some more
> > percussionists too; don't want Shanon to go crazy trying to cover all
> > the parts! :-) And oh! we need a choir! For those voice parts in the
> > Emperor's theme and in the ROTJ-SE victory celebration song...
> >
> > ~Becki, who will be REALLY REALLY REALLY glad when the marching band
> > concert today and the concert band concert Tuesday are all over...
>
> I also play the viola so we've got one of them as well as two violins. We
> really need a few cellos and maybe a double bass. The brass section consists
> of a french horn, a cornet and a trombone so we might need a little more
> players there.....help! Don't forget the nice choir bits in Duel of the
> Fates. I could get my sister to help with percussion but I don't think I
> should given the nasty things she said about the Great One.....
Oh yeah, I have a sister, don't I? Um, she plays trumpet and already knows the
SW main title theme. Convenient, isn't it? My brother could also add to the,
ahem, bodily function sound effects.
> -Flarestar
> "Can the people in the cheaper seats clap their hands....the rest of you
> just rattle your jewellry" - John Lennon at the Royal Variety Performance,
> 1963
-=- Emily Janson -=-
Gate
"Flarestar" <flares...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:8umq1q$m8b$1...@epos.tesco.net...
Well, I can help round out the choir - I sing soprano. Or I could fill in
the sax section - alto.
Gate
~~~~
"Tell me democracy doesn't
have a sense of humor."
- Josh, West Wing
Allax
rog...@banet.net wrote...
>Flarestar wrote:
>
>> > > Right...<keeping track> Here's the list so far:
>> > >
>> > > The Coruscant Pops (aka AFW Orchestra)
>> > > Conductor: Vickie/ Prophet Kristy
>> > > French Horn: Quiara/ Lezlie
>> > > Cornet: Lezlie
>> > > Trombone: scifantasy
>> > > Piano: Majick/ Morwen
>> > > Violin: Julia Andersen/ tvsgypsy/ Flarestar
>> > > Viola: Flarestar
>> > > Lead Guitar: Lezlie/ Emily Janson
>> > > Bass Guitar: Kathryn
>> > > Flute: Becki
>> > > Clarinet: Vickie
>> > > Percussion: Shanon
>> > > Harmonica, recorder and alternative methods of producing sound:
>> > Alison Sky
>> > > Choir: ???
I can volunteer for that too- took some opera a few years ago- but you gotta
give me about an hour to warm up...lol ;)
We might need some more
>> > percussionists too; don't want Shanon to go crazy trying to cover all
>> > the parts! :-) And oh! we need a choir! For those voice parts in the
>> > Emperor's theme and in the ROTJ-SE victory celebration song...
Just set me up in a percussion pit around my drums and I'll be fine. <g> I
love running all over to play all the different parts. :)
Shanon
"TweedleDiva"
www.allax.net/web
The Boyds
*Ahem* Hello everyone, I'd like you to take a look at the music on the stand
before you. I believe you all know the title. I'll give you some time to look it
over while I get everyone's name and instrument so I can seat you in sections.
Ok, reading this has just made me want to write it. How would a rehersal go with
this group of characters? Please list your name below with your instrument
(vocalists, list your range, please).
-Vickie (self appointed conductor of the AFW Symphony Orchestra)
Birgit Schacht
Majick wrote:
> Put me down for choir, too, as I've sung for various choirs since I was in
> single digits, and even get asked to solo when peole get desperate.
I would like to join the choir, too. Alto, if really needed also tenor.
Birgit
Durandir
Here's the list I've got so far:
Choir: Majick, Troy, Shanon, Gate, Birgit
Soprano: Gate
Alto: Birgit
Tenor: Birgit, Troy
Baritone:
Bass:
Conductor: PK, Vickie
Violins: Flarestar, Julia Andersen, tvsgypsy
Violas: Flarestar
Cellos: Pol
Double Bass: Pol
Flute: Becki
Oboe:
Clarinet: Vickie
Bass Clarinet: Vickie
Bassoon:
Contrabass:
Sop Sax:
Alt Sax: Gate
Ten Sax:
Bar Sax:
Cornet: Lezlie
Trumpet: Emily's sister
French Horn: Quiara, Lezlie
Trombone: Sci
Euphonium:
Tuba:
Percussion: Shanon
Piano: Majick, Morwen
Guitars: Lezlie, Emily
Bass Guitar: Kathryn
Harp:
Harpsichord:
Clavinova:
Harmonica: Alison
Recorder: Alison
Alternative: Alison, Emily's brother
*Ooh, rehearsal's starting! Now where'd I put that tuner?...*
~Becki
Majick
>
Does it really matter if I don't have a particular speciality for singing? I
just kinda went with what the tune demanded. (Which makes singing to the Bee
Gee's a very, uh, *nteresting* experience for my listeners.
Majick
> >
Eep. *Frantically tries to remember if bass is deeper than baritone*
Whichever is the higher key is mine, I think. Man, I need some structure to
my singing.
Morguese
rog...@banet.net wrote:
> Flarestar wrote:
>
> > Right...<keeping track> Here's the list so far:
> >
> > The Coruscant Pops (aka AFW Orchestra)
> > Conductor: Vickie/ Prophet Kristy
> > French Horn: Quiara/ Lezlie
> > Cornet: Lezlie
> > Piano: Majick/ Morwen
> > Violin: Julia Andersen/ tvsgypsy/ Flarestar
> > Lead Guitar: Lezlie
> > Bass Guitar: Kathryn
> > Flute: Becki
> > Clarinet: Vickie
> > Percussion: Shanon
> > Harmonica, recorder and alternative methods of producing sound: Alison Sky
> >
> > Sorry if I missed anyone out....please add yourself on! Anyone else can join
> > the harmonica, recorder and alternative methods of producing sound section
> > as lead by Alison Sky. Either that or play the kazoo.....:)
>
> I wouldn't call myself a guitarist for lead position (thank you Lezlie for
> taking that). Rhythm guitar will suit me fine.
No problem. Okay, here's what I've had experience with: French Horn, Cornet, Eb
Horn, Snare drum, Bodbran, Bongos, Tin whistle, Recorder, Flat top acoustical
guitar, (cymbals in marching band), harmonica and last but not least, my favorite,
I have a Wedge shaped suspended drum. I've also sang soprano and alto, though my
voice is not what it was many moons ago. Opps, I have a gourd rattle and bells
all over the house too. Does that help?
Lezlie
Wedge loves music.
X-wings and Wagner go together!
> > -Flarestar
>
> -=- Emily Janson -=-
Troy Nary
The order from top to bottom:
Soprano I
Soprano II
Alto I
Alto II
Tenor I
Tenor II
Baritone (Bass I)
Bass (Bass II)
There are also other parts, but, not real important.
Later-
-Troy (Flt. Cdt. Nicodemus)
Nick Coghlan
Cheers,
Nick.
This could be amusing :>
Durandir
"Majick" <Michae...@btinternet.com> wrote:
> > > (vocalists, list your range, please).
> > >
>
> Eep. *Frantically tries to remember if bass is deeper than baritone*
> Whichever is the higher key is mine, I think. Man, I need some
structure to
> my singing.
I think baritone is higher...
Durandir
Morguese <morg...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> No problem. Okay, here's what I've had experience with: French Horn,
Cornet, Eb
> Horn, Snare drum, Bodbran, Bongos, Tin whistle, Recorder, Flat top
acoustical
> guitar, (cymbals in marching band), harmonica and last but not least,
my favorite,
> I have a Wedge shaped suspended drum. I've also sang soprano and
alto, though my
> voice is not what it was many moons ago. Opps, I have a gourd rattle
and bells
> all over the house too. Does that help?
>
> Lezlie
Wow. OK, when there aren't any particularly vital Cornet or French Horn
parts (no way we're letting you away during Leia's theme ;-), you
should probably be helping Shanon out in the percussion kingdom...
Oh, btw, since we're doing multiple instruments per person now, I've
got a little piano experience. It's what my mom (pastor's wife and
pianist extraordinaire) calls "evangelical style," as in "ready in
season and out"--basically just lots of chording and such. Other than
that, I've blown into a trombone and an alto sax before, once each, and
that's about as far as my non-flute winds experience goes. *G* I do
sing second soprano though (which means you can put me on soprano or
alto as needed. But alto's generally better).
Brad Carletti
Do they have anything to do with Corran Horn?
--
Brad Carletti
Australian High Priest of the Crossed Strike Foils
Commander of the 1st Vong Hunters droid army.
"What he did, what Wedge did, without being able to
use the Force made them far more special than any Jedi.
They flew with heart and brains and their entire being."
- Corran Horn, _I,_Jedi_
Thrawn/Pallaeon '00
Because the Great One is a fighter pilot, not a politician.
Blind faith is not what He would want. :)
Star Wars Technical Commentaries
(http://www.theforce.net/swtc/)
Exploding the Myths, Exploring the Facts.
"When did you get a B-wing, Brad?" Nick asks, admiring its crafted
beauty.
"Since that X-wing addon came out. It's a B-wing. B for Brad. How
could I refuse?" Brad answered. "Plus, it has big guns."
Durandir
guppy...@sagamers.com (Brad Carletti) wrote:
> >Wow. OK, when there aren't any particularly vital Cornet or French
Horn
>
> Do they have anything to do with Corran Horn?
*G* Scary. Well, I guess now we know what instrument(s) Corran would
play. Personally I get the feeling he'd be best suited for trumpet--
it's the ego thing. (Yes, I'm a woodwind, so brass players may take
that however you please ;-)
Hm. What instruments would our other Rogues/Wraiths play? Maybe we
could stick some of them in the still-empty slots on our score-order
instrumentation list...
Middy
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>>Wow. OK, when there aren't any particularly vital Cornet or French Horn
>
>Do they have anything to do with Corran Horn?
LOL
Actually I myself feel that the brass is what really tends to lend the most
mood to the music, more or less with the percussion but the brass by far lets
us actually feel the music in the mood its intended.
Just my thoughts,
Middy
8===8(__)8===8
Rogue Squadron -
"When it absolutly, positivly MUST be destroyed overnight."
Kristy Henscheid
> *stepping up on the podium and picking up her baton*
> *Ahem* Hello everyone, I'd like you to take a look at the music on the stand
> before you. I believe you all know the title. I'll give you some time to look it
> over while I get everyone's name and instrument so I can seat you in sections.
/me raises hand.
"Prophet Kristy, keyboard, voice (second soprano), and sound system, also
volunteering to be vice-conductor."
--PK
let's get a lovely big mixing board! Techies rule!
Please...make it stop.
--Antilles/Celchu '00--
www.rebelpilots.com/afw
The Boyds
> In article <3a121d5...@news.adelaide.on.net>,
> guppy...@sagamers.com (Brad Carletti) wrote:
> > >Wow. OK, when there aren't any particularly vital Cornet or French
> Horn
> >
> > Do they have anything to do with Corran Horn?
>
> *G* Scary. Well, I guess now we know what instrument(s) Corran would
> play. Personally I get the feeling he'd be best suited for trumpet--
> it's the ego thing. (Yes, I'm a woodwind, so brass players may take
> that however you please ;-)
>
Oh, I agree with you totally. Corran is definately trumpet. He's got the
attitude. And yes, I'm a ww player too, though I have taken classes in
all the others, thank you very much. *g*
>
> Hm. What instruments would our other Rogues/Wraiths play? Maybe we
> could stick some of them in the still-empty slots on our score-order
> instrumentation list...
>
I see Wes playing trombone, Hobbie either french horn or percussion.
Tycho... hmmm... trumpet? Wedge is conductor, but if I gave him an
instrument, I'd say sax. Iella, flute. Mirax is trumpet too. Face would
be a trumpet player or a sax player. Myn, percussion. Shalla, percussion
or trumpet. Piggy, percussion. Runt, bassoon. Ooryl, tuba. Inyri, flute
or clarinet. um, I just went brain dead. I'll add more when I think of
them.
-Vickie
aka Kelly Antilles Cracken
Durandir
The Boyds <ferr...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> Durandir wrote:
>
> > In article <3a121d5...@news.adelaide.on.net>,
> > guppy...@sagamers.com (Brad Carletti) wrote:
> > > >Wow. OK, when there aren't any particularly vital Cornet or
French
> > Horn
> > >
> > > Do they have anything to do with Corran Horn?
> >
> > *G* Scary. Well, I guess now we know what instrument(s) Corran would
> > play. Personally I get the feeling he'd be best suited for trumpet--
> > it's the ego thing. (Yes, I'm a woodwind, so brass players may take
> > that however you please ;-)
> >
>
the
> attitude. And yes, I'm a ww player too, though I have taken classes in
> all the others, thank you very much. *g*
>
> >
> > could stick some of them in the still-empty slots on our score-order
> > instrumentation list...
> >
>
That'd be my guess for him, too. Partly because he seems to fit the
trombone personality (and such an...interesting...one that is) and
partly because the guy in my marching band that reminds me most of Wes
happens to play trombone...
That reminds me. Was it Richard Strauss or some other composer who
said "Don't look at the trombones, you'll only encourage them"? Too
true... *G*
> Hobbie either french horn or percussion.
Percussion? Hm...I don't know about that. That's another of
those "attitude" things...I could definitely see Plourr on percussion,
but I don't know about Hobbie. French horn sounds good. Or maybe
contrabass clarinet, or string bass. He seems like a bass-y sort. :-)
> Tycho... hmmm... trumpet?
That's what I was thinking, too. Same thing as with Wes - the guy in
band that reminds me most of Tycho (though not nearly so much so as the
trombonist reminds me of Wes) plays trumpet. :-)
> Wedge is conductor, but if I gave him an
> instrument, I'd say sax.
Hm, that works.
> Iella, flute.
Cool by me. :-) I was trying to think who in the GFFA would make a good
flutist, and couldn't come up with anyone...Iella fits, though. I bet
Hallis would be suited to the flute, too. Maybe even alto flute.
Of course in my Rent a Rogue story I was trying to make Tycho a
flutist. Didn't work out so well. :-) We should probably leave him on
trumpet...
> Mirax is trumpet too.
*G* Definitely! No doubt about her! Yikes, scary, her and Corran both...
> Face would
> be a trumpet player or a sax player.
Hm...I don't know about Face. Trumpet or sax sounds fine, I can't think
of anything more suitable.
> Myn, percussion.
*G* That works. What about Lara? Hm...maybe violin or clarinet or flute
or percussion or...I don't know. You could almost pick a different
instrument for each of her identities, 'cause they're all so different
in personality...
> Shalla, percussion or trumpet.
I vote percussion. Or actually, she might make a good flutist, too. Has
that "cute-innocent" look but is actually deadly, and all that...No
wait! That would make her the piccolo player! :-)
> Piggy, percussion.
Good one! Voort, King of Rhythm...I would certainly be happy having HIM
on snare or quads. At least we know we'll be keeping time well.
> Runt, bassoon.
That works.
> Ooryl, tuba.
That, too.
> Inyri, flute
> or clarinet.
I don't know about flute...I think I'd sooner put Lujayne on flute than
Inyri. I might put Inyri on sax.
Hm...how about Elscol on French Horn with Groznik on Tuba?
Dllr...I bet he'd be the consummate pianist. Or the faithful audience
member, being such a music-lover and all...
Gavin I'd put on sax, largely because the pseudo-Gavin in my band is a
sax player. But I think Gavin fits the instrument anyway.
Who else?...
~Becki, fascinated by the psychology of instrumentation...
tvsgypsy
> Actually I myself feel that the brass is what really tends to lend the
most
> mood to the music, more or less with the percussion but the brass by
far lets
> us actually feel the music in the mood its intended.
>
> Just my thoughts,
>
> Middy
No way! Really? I never would have thought that...I mean, have you
ever heard of anyone tearing up over a trombone solo? The brass and
winds are most definitely louder than the string section, but volume has
*nothing* to do with mood. A cello can make anyone cry, as can a viola.
I mean, just listen to ROTJ soundtrack, track 2 (Luke and Leia). It's
the cellos that really get you right there.
Maybe I'm biased, since I'm a string player....I dunno. All I'm saying,
I guess is that strings are *expressive!*
tvsgypsy
AFW-Alliance For Wookiees
tvsgypsy
> > Oh, I agree with you totally. Corran is definately trumpet. He's got
> the
> > attitude. And yes, I'm a ww player too, though I have taken classes
in
> > all the others, thank you very much. *g*
> >
> > >
> > > Hm. What instruments would our other Rogues/Wraiths play? Maybe we
> > > could stick some of them in the still-empty slots on our
score-order
> > > instrumentation list...
> > >
> >
> > I see Wes playing trombone,
>
> That'd be my guess for him, too. Partly because he seems to fit the
> trombone personality (and such an...interesting...one that is) and
> partly because the guy in my marching band that reminds me most of Wes
> happens to play trombone...
>
> That reminds me. Was it Richard Strauss or some other composer who
> said "Don't look at the trombones, you'll only encourage them"? Too
> true... *G*
I think so. And yeah, that *is* true (I've known a few trombonists).
>
> > Hobbie either french horn or percussion.
>
> Percussion? Hm...I don't know about that. That's another of
> those "attitude" things...I could definitely see Plourr on percussion,
> but I don't know about Hobbie. French horn sounds good. Or maybe
> contrabass clarinet, or string bass. He seems like a bass-y sort. :-)
I agree.
>
> > Tycho... hmmm... trumpet?
>
> That's what I was thinking, too. Same thing as with Wes - the guy in
> band that reminds me most of Tycho (though not nearly so much so as
the
> trombonist reminds me of Wes) plays trumpet. :-)
>
> > Wedge is conductor, but if I gave him an
> > instrument, I'd say sax.
>
> Hm, that works.
I thought Wedge would make a good violist (Viola Power!). We need more
low-end strings in this orchestra!
I like that.
>
> Dllr...I bet he'd be the consummate pianist. Or the faithful audience
> member, being such a music-lover and all...
>
> Gavin I'd put on sax, largely because the pseudo-Gavin in my band is a
> sax player. But I think Gavin fits the instrument anyway.
>
> Who else?...
>
> ~Becki, fascinated by the psychology of instrumentation...
:::looks through pilot roster::: It kind of sucks for the string
section, because all our pilots really do have that band-ish attitude.
None of them are mellow enough to be string players (except Hobbie).
But since I'm biased, I'll shut up about the strings now.
tvsgypsy (who should have snipped more but oh well, sorry)
scifantasy
off-kilter to say:
>> Partly because he seems to fit the
>> trombone personality (and such an...interesting...one that is) and
>> partly because the guy in my marching band that reminds me most of Wes
>> happens to play trombone...
Interesting don't begin to describe it.
>>
>> That reminds me. Was it Richard Strauss or some other composer who
>> said "Don't look at the trombones, you'll only encourage them"? Too
>> true... *G*
>
>I think so. And yeah, that *is* true (I've known a few trombonists).
I know a few, too. (Me, for starters.)
scifantasy
"RTF*"
scifantasy
>On Mon, 13 Nov 2000, The Boyds wrote:
>
>> *stepping up on the podium and picking up her baton*
>> *Ahem* Hello everyone, I'd like you to take a look at the music on the stand
>> before you. I believe you all know the title. I'll give you some time to look it
>> over while I get everyone's name and instrument so I can seat you in sections.
>
>/me raises hand.
>
>"Prophet Kristy, keyboard, voice (second soprano), and sound system, also
>volunteering to be vice-conductor."
"Scifantasy, trombone, all-purpose tech guy, no jokes--or else."
scifantasy
"RTF*"
Durandir
tvsgypsy <Red...@homestead.com> wrote:
[snippage]
> > > Wedge is conductor, but if I gave him an
> > > instrument, I'd say sax.
> >
> > Hm, that works.
>
> I thought Wedge would make a good violist (Viola Power!). We need
more
> low-end strings in this orchestra!
Hm, that could work, too. I don't know, it's hard to pick the *perfect*
instrument for Wedge...
[snippage again]
> :::looks through pilot roster::: It kind of sucks for the string
> section, because all our pilots really do have that band-ish attitude.
> None of them are mellow enough to be string players (except Hobbie).
> But since I'm biased, I'll shut up about the strings now.
No, don't! 'Cause I for one, having only ever played in string-deprived
band ensembles, have practically no idea whatsoever of the sorts of
personalities that would fit the different string instruments. I know
maybe three violinists in real life: my aunt, her daughter, and a girl
that's been in some Latin and English classes with me. Not a broad base
of examples for psychological studies. :-)
Anyway, what about the non-pilot SW characters--others in the GFFA who
are somehow connected to the flyboys/flygirls? What about Luke, Leia,
Han, Mara, Winter, Booster, etc...anyone in the broader galaxy who can
round out our string section?
~Becki
--
=<>==o=o=o=o= http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Field/9276
"The human language is like a cracked kettle on which we beat out a
tune for a dancing bear, when we hope with our music to move the
stars."
--Gustave Flaubert, "Madame Bovary"
Durandir
tvsgypsy <Red...@homestead.com> wrote:
>
> > Actually I myself feel that the brass is what really tends to lend
> > the most
> > mood to the music, more or less with the percussion but the brass by
> > far lets
> > us actually feel the music in the mood its intended.
> >
> > Just my thoughts,
> >
> > Middy
>
> No way! Really? I never would have thought that...I mean, have you
> ever heard of anyone tearing up over a trombone solo? The brass and
> winds are most definitely louder than the string section, but volume
has
> *nothing* to do with mood. A cello can make anyone cry, as can a
viola.
> I mean, just listen to ROTJ soundtrack, track 2 (Luke and Leia). It's
> the cellos that really get you right there.
Mm...I would have to say that *all* the instruments lend mood to the
music--it's just that each one is particularly suited for a *different*
mood or moods. In Luke and Leia, it's the cellos, sure, but what about
the french horn and flute solos in Leia's Theme? They play the exact
same melody, but there's a subtly different mood from the horn's
version of it to the flute's version. Or, for example, brass is perfect
for a rousing, spirited, proud mood--like the little "Rebel fanfare"
motif that crops up often in the SW music, especially whenever
something happens that just calls for cheering. :-) Flutes, on the
other hand, are great for anything light, playful, whimsical, dancelike-
-like the melody in the Ewok theme. (And there's much more they're
perfect for, says Becki the flutist, but we won't belabor the point
*G*.) And so on...each instrument has that certain area in which it can
be used to the best effect.
And that, for me, is what's so marvellous about John Williams's music.
He's got a perfect sense of *when* and *where* to use each instrument,
what sounds best lend to what moods, what events should be highlighted
by what style of music.
...And now I realize that I have been in band *way* too long, and it's
an awfully good thing I am an English major. (Except of course for the
fact that all this about the sound/meaning connection sounds
suspiciously like something I've read in a literature class somewhere.
Probably Poetry. Eep.)
Hey, now here's a question for you. Suppose that Lucas, having
experienced an epiphany of the TAWG and realized the superiority of TGO
over all other story threads in the SW universe *G*, decided to follow
up Episodes I-III with a series of Rogue Squadron movies. Of course,
following the well-established and highly fortuitous precedent, he'll
have to call in John Williams to compose the music for this new RS
trilogy. Williams, in his usual masterly style, intends to approach the
RS trilogy as he did the Classic and Prequel trilogies: by composing
musical motifs to associate with each of the main characters, then
weaving those motifs into the music to highlight those characters'
parts in the movies.
In other words, just as we had Luke's Theme (aka Main Title) and Leia's
Theme, now we're going to have Wedge's Theme, Tycho's Theme, etc., etc.
So, what would those themes be like?
What instruments would convey the right mood for Wedge? For the others?
What style of music? Heroic fanfares for Wedge? Taanabian dancing tunes
for Wes? Something that sounds heavy-metal yet suspiciously *royal* for
Plourr?
Any comments? :-)
~Becki, who honestly is glad that marching and concert bands are over
now. Only basketball band remains. Go Sycamores!
--
=<>==o=o=o=o= http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Field/9276
"The human language is like a cracked kettle on which we beat out a
tune for a dancing bear, when we hope with our music to move the
stars."
--Gustave Flaubert, "Madame Bovary"
tvsgypsy
> Anyway, what about the non-pilot SW characters--others in the GFFA who
> are somehow connected to the flyboys/flygirls? What about Luke, Leia,
> Han, Mara, Winter, Booster, etc...anyone in the broader galaxy who can
> round out our string section?
>
> ~Becki
Ooh, Leia would be a cellist! She's just got that cello air about her,
if you know what I mean. And for some reason, I see Winter playing the
oboe. Booster's easy: percussion, cymbals in particular. All I can see
is him slamming two Borsks together....hee hee......
tvsgypsy (I love orchestra!)
Brad Carletti
>for Wes? Something that sounds heavy-metal yet suspiciously *royal* for
>Plourr?
>
>Any comments? :-)
Ooooooh.
I can see some good stuff's going to come out of this thread.
Perhaps even the ambitious of us will *create* Rogue themes?
--
Brad Carletti
Australian High Priest of the Crossed Strike Foils
Commander of the 1st Vong Hunters droid army.
"What he did, what Wedge did, without being able to
use the Force made them far more special than any Jedi.
They flew with heart and brains and their entire being."
- Corran Horn, _I,_Jedi_
Thrawn/Pallaeon '00
Because the Great One is a fighter pilot, not a politician.
Blind faith is not what He would want. :)
Star Wars Technical Commentaries
(http://www.theforce.net/swtc/)
Exploding the Myths, Exploring the Facts.
"When did you get a B-wing, Brad?" Nick asks, admiring its crafted
beauty.
"Since that X-wing addon came out. It's a B-wing. B for Brad. How
could I refuse?" Brad answered. "Plus, it has big guns."
Just when you thought the .sig couldn't get any longer,
I start quoting my own fanfic.
Nick Coghlan
>
> In article <3A1319CD...@mindspring.com>,
> The Boyds <ferr...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> > Durandir wrote:
> >
>
> > Piggy, percussion.
>
> Good one! Voort, King of Rhythm...I would certainly be happy having HIM
> on snare or quads. At least we know we'll be keeping time well.
>
Piggy is the conductor!
"Recommend you increase volume now"
"Recommend you slow down now"
"Recommend you fade now"
Except with gestures instead of the words...
Cheers,
Nick.
If he can orchestrate a battle from his cockpit, what can he do from a
conductor's podium?
Durandir
guppy...@sagamers.com (Brad Carletti) wrote:
> >What style of music? Heroic fanfares for Wedge? Taanabian dancing
tunes
> >for Wes? Something that sounds heavy-metal yet suspiciously *royal*
for
> >Plourr?
> >
> >Any comments? :-)
>
> Ooooooh.
>
> I can see some good stuff's going to come out of this thread.
>
> Perhaps even the ambitious of us will *create* Rogue themes?
> --
> Brad Carletti
*That* would be too cool! I hope so...
~Becki
Stenoray
Cornet, Eb
> Horn, Snare drum, Bodbran, Bongos, Tin whistle, Recorder, Flat top
acoustical
> guitar, (cymbals in marching band), harmonica and last but not least, my
favorite,
> I have a Wedge shaped suspended drum. I've also sang soprano and alto,
though my
> voice is not what it was many moons ago. Opps, I have a gourd rattle and
bells
> all over the house too. Does that help?
What in the world is a Bodbran?
Just curious. :o)
-- Kathryn
gazkat93 --Antilles/Celchu '00--
Q: How many Floridians does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Four! No, Two! No ... um ... wait. Can I let you know in six hours?
Flarestar
>
> > Actually I myself feel that the brass is what really tends to lend the
> most
> > mood to the music, more or less with the percussion but the brass by
> far lets
> > us actually feel the music in the mood its intended.
> >
> > Just my thoughts,
> >
> > Middy
>
> No way! Really? I never would have thought that...I mean, have you
> ever heard of anyone tearing up over a trombone solo? The brass and
> winds are most definitely louder than the string section, but volume has
> *nothing* to do with mood. A cello can make anyone cry, as can a viola.
> I mean, just listen to ROTJ soundtrack, track 2 (Luke and Leia). It's
> the cellos that really get you right there.
>
--Flarestar
> Maybe I'm biased, since I'm a string player....I dunno. All I'm saying,
> I guess is that strings are *expressive!*
Or as I say...Strings rock!
Flarestar
> >
> > Hm, that works.
> > I thought Wedge would make a good violist (Viola Power!). We need more
> low-end strings in this orchestra!
I strongly agree with Wedge as Viola...partly because that means I get to
sit next to him <g>
The other reason is (In my own personal opinion) Strings rock..
(Plus he could fend off all the nasty jokes about violas by challenging them
to X-Wing death duels)
--Flarestar
...Concert on Sunday...must practice...
>
> >
Flarestar
<snippy>>
> What in the world is a Bodbran?
>
> Just curious. :o)
>
play in Irish music?
--Flarestar
"If its big, and moves, don't touch it..."
Majick
> > or clarinet.
>
> I don't know about flute...I think I'd sooner put Lujayne on flute than
> Inyri. I might put Inyri on sax.
Actually, havibng just finished off my Inyri fanfic (hint, hint) I'm
inclined to see Inyri playing the violin, simply because they always strike
me as the ones who get the least credit in the orchestra, and yet they're
the ones who I always hear above the rest, which spookily parallels my
feelings for Inyri. Of course, that may say more about me than her.
Majick
Mothma plays the piano. Is that a string instrument? Jacen I can see as a
violinist, while Anakin is a drummer, and Jaina a flautist.
Rostek Horn on oboe, Hal Horn as a pianist, Nejaa Halcyon on guitar, I
think.
Luke would surely play saxophone, Mara the drums, Han's a born trombonist,
while Chewie does a mean duet on keyboards with Lando.
Majick
Winter to have a theme similar to Leia's, but lighter, more languid.
Wes has to have a calypso beat.
Hobbie's would be lot's of strings, with a single clarinet wailing away.
Wedge would have something stirring -Here's a Leader, follow him!- that
would be based on the clebration theme from the ANH awards ceremony theme.
Tycho's would have a hearkening to his Imperial past, occasional bursts of
the Imperial March, but generally calm, almost cold.
Corran's would be all energy, impatient strings leading the brass section
along.
Gavin's could be a reworking of Luke's farmboy theme.
Inyri and Lujayne would have *very* similar theme's, more hard edged for
Inyri, though.
That's my opinion, but as I stand in the midst of a cluster of musicians
with more practise and familiarity with arrangin music, I shall bow to wiser
leads.
Majick
Flarestar <flares...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:8v1h3a$t2d$1...@epos.tesco.net...
>
> <snippy>>
> > What in the world is a Bodbran?
> >
> > Just curious. :o)
> >
> Oooh! Ooh! I know this one...Isn't it a sort of little drum thing that
they
> play in Irish music?
Yep, think a *big* tambourine, about 40cm across, only it doesn't have any
cymbals around the side. You get the sound by drumming it with a small duble
headed stick, or the flat of your hand, and you can rum pretty much any part
of it.
Majick, who think's ceilidhs kick.
Durandir
"Majick" <Michae...@btinternet.com> wrote:
> Not for me to write it, but:
>
> Winter to have a theme similar to Leia's, but lighter, more languid.
I like that. Makes sense, with all that Leia-doubling business. I would
see Winter's theme being very regal, though, since growing up she was
the more "ladylike" of the two, maybe kind of formal-sounding.
Renaissance style, maybe, or Victorian, or something.
> Wes has to have a calypso beat.
*G* That could work...every time I consider Wes's theme, that image
from SoA of him walking away from the blastsword duel, whistling a
Taanabian dancing tune, comes to mind. I wonder what Taanabian dancing
tunes are like?
> Hobbie's would be lot's of strings, with a single clarinet wailing
away.
Ooh, I like! And in a minor key. Minor's so good for that mournful
tone. :-)
> Wedge would have something stirring -Here's a Leader, follow him!-
that
> would be based on the clebration theme from the ANH awards ceremony
theme.
I definitely agree on the need for a stirring theme for Wedge. I think
it would be good to mix in more mellow parts, though, since he always
seems to be reflecting on the responsibilities life throws at him and
that sort of thing...and maybe just a little bit of a capricious touch,
since he's always going off doing something "Roguish" contrary to the
expectations of both his superiors and his enemies...
> Tycho's would have a hearkening to his Imperial past, occasional
bursts of
> the Imperial March, but generally calm, almost cold.
Tycho's theme might be the hardest of all to get right. There's just so
much to him. I like the idea of mixing in the Imperial March. But if it
should be cold in parts, he also could be awfully hot-tempered, at
least in the comics...I think also there ought to be the same sort of
formality and regal-ness I'd put in Winter's theme. Regal-ness seems to
be a general Alderaanian characteristic...
> Corran's would be all energy, impatient strings leading the brass
section
> along.
Oh yes! Very good! I can see (hear?) Corran's theme having a lot of
syncopation to hint at his restless energy, but also passages with a
steady, on-the-beat feel to characterize his role as an agent of
Law...Wow, how does one characterize in music a character who is
Corsec, Pilot, and Jedi--how to get all that in? How do you show his
Corellianness?
> Gavin's could be a reworking of Luke's farmboy theme.
Could be. Maybe as a sort of sweet-and-simple ballad, to highlight his
general naivete and optimism.
> Inyri and Lujayne would have *very* similar theme's, more hard edged
for
> Inyri, though.
Good idea!
> That's my opinion, but as I stand in the midst of a cluster of
musicians
> with more practise and familiarity with arrangin music, I shall bow
to wiser
> leads.
I like these ideas...anyone else have input?
Y'know, I've done some MIDI arranging. Nothing fancy--at first I just
arranged the school song and alma mater for use in an ISU screen saver
I made, later I put together a few simple tunes of my own. I think I'll
see if I can't come up with anything in the way of Rogue themes.
Nothing very complex but I might be able to at least work out some
melodies or something...
~Becki
Nick Coghlan
Cheers,
Nick.
Majick wrote:
>
> Not for me to write it, but:
>
> Winter to have a theme similar to Leia's, but lighter, more languid.
> Wes has to have a calypso beat.
> Hobbie's would be lot's of strings, with a single clarinet wailing away.
> Wedge would have something stirring -Here's a Leader, follow him!- that
> would be based on the clebration theme from the ANH awards ceremony theme.
> Tycho's would have a hearkening to his Imperial past, occasional bursts of
> the Imperial March, but generally calm, almost cold.
> Corran's would be all energy, impatient strings leading the brass section
> along.
> Gavin's could be a reworking of Luke's farmboy theme.
> Inyri and Lujayne would have *very* similar theme's, more hard edged for
> Inyri, though.
>
> That's my opinion, but as I stand in the midst of a cluster of musicians
> with more practise and familiarity with arrangin music, I shall bow to wiser
> leads.
--
Majick
Nick Coghlan <s34...@student.uq.edu.au> wrote in message
news:3A152249...@student.uq.edu.au...
> I think you've pegged them pretty well.
>
> Cheers,
> Nick.
>
Wraiths, but last night I saw this thread, and Wwes and Winter's music just
came to mind...
Majick
> >
> Thanks, I'll have a bash at a few of the others later, especially the
> Wraiths, but last night I saw this thread, and Wwes and Winter's music
just
> came to mind...
OK, night out cancelled, so here we go:
Face - hearkening back to his holo actor past, somthing similar to the
Oscars music, but with a touch of funky organ music (a la Phantom of the
Opera) to signify that this is a man with hidden beauty.
Phanan - simple piano/violin tune, (think Corr's second album) somewhat
light, but with hints of something more maudlin beneath
Ooryl - the Uber Gand (I love that) has a very oriental air to it. Gongs,
plinky guitars, that sort of thing. how that would mesh with Corran's theme
is something for some else to work out.
Kell - a brooding, sax led piece, that explodes into a hard, edgy drum solo
whenever Wes is around, and descends into sharp, fast notes when he's flying
Tyria - hints of the Jedi theme, but much more a taut, skittish piccoo
sound, jumping nervily around the scale.
Myn - a deep, throaty sound, a oboe perhaps, playing slowly, joined
irregularly by a orchestra wide cluster of echoey instruments, faintly
heard, but drowning out the oboe (a touch heavy handed, perhaps).
Kirney Slane - woodwind, slowly building to an accomapniment with the brass
section, which then takes over
Gara Petothel - languid strings, sexy, lounge room piano
Lara Notsil - constantly changing, a full orchestra taking turns to try and
match the changes in her as her character evolves.
Anyone else wanna go at the others?
Durandir
"Majick" <Michae...@btinternet.com> wrote:
> OK, night out cancelled, so here we go:
>
> Face - hearkening back to his holo actor past, somthing similar to
the
> Oscars music, but with a touch of funky organ music (a la Phantom of
the
> Opera) to signify that this is a man with hidden beauty.
"Phantom of the Holodrama"...heehee...
> Phanan - simple piano/violin tune, (think Corr's second album)
somewhat
> light, but with hints of something more maudlin beneath
> Ooryl - the Uber Gand (I love that) has a very oriental air to it.
Gongs,
> plinky guitars, that sort of thing.
Ooh, neat! Pentatonic! *tries to remember how Variations on a Korean
Folk Song went when she played it two years ago in Symphonic Band...*
The question is, how do you put third-person references to oneself in
music? *G*
> how that would mesh with Corran's theme
> is something for some else to work out.
Could be interesting...
> Kell - a brooding, sax led piece, that explodes into a hard, edgy
drum solo
> whenever Wes is around, and descends into sharp, fast notes when he's
flying
That sounds good
> Tyria - hints of the Jedi theme, but much more a taut, skittish
piccoo
> sound, jumping nervily around the scale.
That too
> Myn - a deep, throaty sound, a oboe perhaps, playing slowly, joined
> irregularly by a orchestra wide cluster of echoey instruments, faintly
> heard, but drowning out the oboe (a touch heavy handed, perhaps).
That could work
> Kirney Slane - woodwind, slowly building to an accomapniment with
the brass
> section, which then takes over
> Gara Petothel - languid strings, sexy, lounge room piano
> Lara Notsil - constantly changing, a full orchestra taking turns to
try and
> match the changes in her as her character evolves.
It would be cool for her, if we had a simple theme of some sort, and
put it through all sorts of variations to imply the different
identities/changes in her character. I'm not sure what sort of theme
the basic theme would be though.
> Anyone else wanna go at the others?
Hm, let's see. For Runt, we'd probably need multiple themes--one for
each mind. :-) Or variations as for Lara.
Shalla: Something jazzy...optimistic, confident, high-spirited.
Elassar: Now this could be fun. *G* Maybe something spooky-sounding for
all those superstitions. And a bright fanfare for "Master of the
Universe"...
What for Kettch? Something elusive, maybe, mysterious and fairy-tale-
like?
Oh, we ought to have themes for the bad guys, too. What would work for
Zsinj, Melvar, Trigit, Isard, Loor, Derricote? And how about Fel's
theme? And for that matter, Wynssa/Syal's?
~Becki
Kristy Henscheid
> In article <3A1319CD...@mindspring.com>,
> The Boyds <ferr...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> > Durandir wrote:
> > > Hm. What instruments would our other Rogues/Wraiths play? Maybe we
> > > could stick some of them in the still-empty slots on our score-order
> > > instrumentation list...
> >
> > I see Wes playing trombone,
>
> That'd be my guess for him, too. Partly because he seems to fit the
> trombone personality (and such an...interesting...one that is) and
> partly because the guy in my marching band that reminds me most of Wes
> happens to play trombone...
Hmmm, going by U of Idaho typecasting, Wes would *have* to be a
tuba. Because they are the Most Hyper People On Campus, hands down.
The 'bone players are probably second...they're more subdued, they don't
moon the stands...but they are the ones who start the beer song.
--Prophet Kristy
awww, I'm gonna miss the Vandal Marching Band.
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Majick
> all those superstitions. And a bright fanfare for "Master of the
> Universe"...
>
Kristy Henscheid
> <snippy>>
> > What in the world is a Bodbran?
> >
> > Just curious. :o)
> >
> Oooh! Ooh! I know this one...Isn't it a sort of little drum thing that they
> play in Irish music?
I believe the confusion might be over the spelling....IIRC it's "bodhran."
--Prophet Kristy
with her bits and pieces of Gadhlig (which I just spelled wrong)
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Majick
> > Kirney Slane - woodwind, slowly building to an accomapniment with
> the brass
> > section, which then takes over
> > Gara Petothel - languid strings, sexy, lounge room piano
> > Lara Notsil - constantly changing, a full orchestra taking turns to
> try and
> > match the changes in her as her character evolves.
>
> It would be cool for her, if we had a simple theme of some sort, and
> put it through all sorts of variations to imply the different
> identities/changes in her character. I'm not sure what sort of theme
> the basic theme would be though.
>
Oh, and if we do this, we have to decide whether the three characters are
sides to her personality, or distinct personalities. I'm no psych student,
so I'm leaving this one well alone
Majick
>
Alison Sky
>"Phantom of the Holodrama"...heehee...
LOL! I can see it now...
Phanan as the Phantom
Tyria as Christine
Face as Raoul
Dia as Meg
Wes and Hobbie as the theater owners
::ponders who would be the evil mean lady who sang like a frog::
*~ Alison Sky ~*
So, if you take Wes' age as being 28 (SC), and average it with his maturity
(5), he ends up being 16 and a half years old.
- Conversation between Emily and Alison
Josh Nolan
Alison Sky wrote:
> Becki Wrote:
>
> >"Phantom of the Holodrama"...heehee...
>
> LOL! I can see it now...
> Phanan as the Phantom
>
> Tyria as Christine
>
> Face as Raoul
>
> Dia as Meg
>
> Wes and Hobbie as the theater owners
>
Who sit up in the balcony and hurl abuse at those on stage... oh, wait, that's
the Muppets. :)
>
> ::ponders who would be the evil mean lady who sang like a frog::
>
Iceheart.
Josh.
--
"Always - always remember... Less is less, more is more,
more is better, and twice as much is good too.
Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except
when it's just about right."
- The Tick.
Brad Carletti
Yep, it should be a remix of old He-Man music :)
Flarestar
It seems to me that the Rogues practically have their own theme in the Rogue
Squadron game. (That annoying one that is cool the first time you hear it,
but gets tedious everytime it blares out whenever you start the game). There
are also some lovely pieces of music that you can hear in the game showroom
(You might need a code for this..I can't remember) especially the Kasen Moor
theme.
--Flarestar
Volunteering to play Phanan's theme on the violin...
Majick
> Squadron game. (That annoying one that is cool the first time you hear it,
> but gets tedious everytime it blares out whenever you start the game).
There
> are also some lovely pieces of music that you can hear in the game
showroom
> (You might need a code for this..I can't remember) especially the Kasen
Moor
> theme.
The code is MAESTRO for those of you who haven't got it yet.
sharon.kerr
I could play the ocarina or the guitar (I wouldn't go with the guitar
myself... I'm a lousy player). I don't quite remember which pitch my voice
is...
sharon.kerr
Kristy Henscheid wrote:
> On Mon, 13 Nov 2000, The Boyds wrote:
>
> > *stepping up on the podium and picking up her baton*
> > *Ahem* Hello everyone, I'd like you to take a look at the music on the stand
> > before you. I believe you all know the title. I'll give you some time to look it
> > over while I get everyone's name and instrument so I can seat you in sections.
>
> /me raises hand.
/me wonders if its even worth looking at the music which she's known how to play off
by heart since 1997...
>
>
> "Prophet Kristy, keyboard, voice (second soprano), and sound system, also
> volunteering to be vice-conductor."
>
> --PK
> let's get a lovely big mixing board! Techies rule!
Big big big mixing board! I _love_ messing around with mixing boards! They're groovy!
Kristy Henscheid
> Kristy Henscheid wrote:
> >
> > "Prophet Kristy, keyboard, voice (second soprano), and sound system, also
> > volunteering to be vice-conductor."
> >
> > --PK
> > let's get a lovely big mixing board! Techies rule!
>
> Big big big mixing board! I _love_ messing around with mixing boards! They're groovy!
::high five:: Yeah! Whooo-hoo!
--Prophet Kristy
with meaningless affirmation
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Kristy Henscheid
> Becki Wrote:
>
> >"Phantom of the Holodrama"...heehee...
>
> LOL! I can see it now...
> Phanan as the Phantom
>
> Tyria as Christine
>
> Face as Raoul
>
> Dia as Meg
>
> Wes and Hobbie as the theater owners
I dunno, I think if Tyria was Christine, then Kell would have to be
Raoul. If we were typecasting.
> ::ponders who would be the evil mean lady who sang like a frog::
Who other but Isard? :->
--Prophet Kristy
now there's a singing voice I don't want to hear.
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Majick
>
>
Well, I'd like to see Erisi in that role...
Camille
"Alison Sky" <aliso...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20001117205634...@ng-fi1.aol.com...
And Elessar could be the old man warning everyone to be careful or the
Phantom would catch them with his magical lasso.
Perhaps Dia should be Christine though... Get involved with a woman and she
thinks she can take your mask off.
Camille
Kristy Henscheid
> "Alison Sky" <aliso...@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20001117205634...@ng-fi1.aol.com...
(a lovely casting of Wraith Phantom....)
> Perhaps Dia should be Christine though... Get involved with a woman and she
> thinks she can take your mask off.
:::giggle::: Hey, good point. I like it. And if Face is going to be
Raoul anyway....
--Prophet Kristy
stranger than you dreamt it...
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Anonymous
> Alison Sky wrote:
>
> > Becki Wrote:
> >
> > >"Phantom of the Holodrama"...heehee...
> >
> > LOL! I can see it now...
> > Phanan as the Phantom
> >
> > Tyria as Christine
> >
> > Face as Raoul
> >
> > Dia as Meg
> >
> > Wes and Hobbie as the theater owners
> >
>
> Who sit up in the balcony and hurl abuse at those on stage... oh, wait, that's
> the Muppets. :)
>
> >
> > ::ponders who would be the evil mean lady who sang like a frog::
> >
>
> Iceheart.
Since we've got Hobbie, we're using Rogue Squadron characters as well? Erisi.
Aaron T. Smith
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Troy Nary
>
> On Mon, 20 Nov 2000, sharon.kerr wrote:
> > Kristy Henscheid wrote:
> > >
> > > volunteering to be vice-conductor."
> > >
> > > --PK
> > > let's get a lovely big mixing board! Techies rule!
> >
> > Big big big mixing board! I _love_ messing around with mixing boards! They're groovy!
>
>
> --Prophet Kristy
> with meaningless affirmation
>
> --Antilles/Celchu '00--
> www.rebelpilots.com/afw
So, What is the Roster like at this point. I know someone has been
keeping track.
--Troy (Flt. Cdt. Nicodemus)
Durandir
Troy Nary <nik...@harbornet.com> wrote:
> So, What is the Roster like at this point. I know someone has been
> keeping track.
>
> --Troy (Flt. Cdt. Nicodemus)
This is what I have so far:
Choir: Majick, Troy, Shanon, Gate, Birgit, Sharon
Soprano: Gate, Lezlie
Second Soprano: Becki, PK
Alto: Birgit, Lezlie
Tenor: Birgit, Troy
Baritone: Majick
Bass:
Conductor: PK, Vickie
Violins: Flarestar, Julia Andersen, tvsgypsy
Violas: Flarestar
Cellos: Pol
Double Bass: Pol
Flute: Becki
Oboe:
Clarinet: Vickie
Bass Clarinet: Vickie
Bassoon:
Contrabass:
Sop Sax:
Alt Sax: Gate
Ten Sax:
Bar Sax:
Cornet: Lezlie
Trumpet: Emily's sister
French Horn: Quiara, Lezlie
Eb Horn: Lezlie
Trombone: Sci
Euphonium:
Tuba:
Percussion: Shanon
Snare: Lezlie
Bodbran: Lezlie
Bongos: Lezlie
Cymbals: Lezlie
Suspended Drum (Wedge-shaped): Lezlie
Gourd rattle: Lezlie
Bells: Lezlie
Piano: Majick, PK, Morwen, Becki
Guitars: Lezlie, Emily, Nick
Bass Guitar: Kathryn
Harp:
Harpsichord:
Clavinova:
Harmonica: Alison, Lezlie
Recorder: Alison, Lezlie
Descant Recorder: Sharon
Ocarina: Sharon
Tin Whistle: Lezlie
Alternative: Alison, Emily's brother
Guess I need to add some of the Rogue-musicians to this, too, if we're
going to put them in the orchestra. Did I miss anyone?
Majick
> Guess I need to add some of the Rogue-musicians to this, too, if we're
> going to put them in the orchestra. Did I miss anyone?
>
> ~Becki
Y'know, if the rehearsals ever get written up, this'll be a killer fic...
Something for post Boussh, perhaps. Heck, by then I may even be ready to
play again.
Majick, who is always ready to sing...
Durandir
"Majick" <Michae...@btinternet.com> wrote:
>
> Y'know, if the rehearsals ever get written up, this'll be a killer
fic...
Sure could be! Especially if the Rogues are indeed among the
musicians...