There's not a piece of classical music I like..

Merlin5 · 8 Dec 2018 at 04:44

..more than this. I heard it in my car on Classic FM tonight whilst scrolling through radio stations, recognised it but never knew what it was called or who it's composed by. Erik Satie - Gymnopédie No.1. You'll know it right away when you hear it. Absolutely sublime. Apparently it's regarded as an important precursor to modern ambient music.

Here's four versions of it I really like, one with just piano, probably the one most people know, and three with orchestras.

Solo piano

Strings are lush as lush on this.

The lead violin on this is awesome.

The female vocal here is eargasmic.

Which is your favourite version?
I'm sure there was a TV programme that used to have the piano version as a theme. Or maybe I'm thinking of a movie. Can anyone recall where they've heard it?

Nitefly · 8 Dec 2018 at 08:40

It’s the ultimate looking out of the window at the rain breakup song

My personal fav is the final movement of moonlight sonata. Such utter win.

Starts at 8:04

freddie64 · 8 Dec 2018 at 09:56

I Knew i heard that music before, so had to google it.

This is the version i remember, such a cool "B" side.

Squark · 9 Dec 2018 at 17:26

I'm partial to some Chopin, especially these two.

LizardKing · 9 Dec 2018 at 23:48

More of a modern classical fan myself.
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+ some of William Orbits stuff

Merlin5 said:
I'm sure there was a TV programme that used to have the piano version as a theme. Or maybe I'm thinking of a movie. Can anyone recall where they've heard it?

Or and advert?!, either way that's really bugging me now

Does anyone know which version of the magic flute this is? its the only one I can find minus the opera.

Hotwired · 10 Dec 2018 at 04:38

LizardKing said:
Does anyone know which version of the magic flute this is? its the only one I can find minus the opera.

Suspected custom for the show. Didn't stop me listening to it a few times.

Then an extended mix.

Merlin5 · 11 Dec 2018 at 01:04

Some very nice pieces guys.
Moonlight Sonata, yes, good choice. Lovely piece.
Very cool that Gary Numan did Gymnopedie. Who knew?
Something just occurred to me while listening to a famous Bach composition. Does anyone else here think that Whiter Shade of Pale Air sounds like it was paying homage to Air on the G String? I think there's something of a resemblance in the opening 2 bars of WSOP and the opening 3 bars of AOTGS.

lee32uk · 11 Dec 2018 at 01:50

Two of my favourite pieces.

Edvard Grieg Piano concerto 2nd movement.

Gustav Mahler 5th Symphony (Adagietto)

neviditelny · 11 Dec 2018 at 02:59

I do really love Ludovicu Einaudi myself, absolutely wonderful music. Tend to use it as my go to sleep music.

LizardKing · 11 Dec 2018 at 11:18

Hotwired said:
Suspected custom for the show. Didn't stop me listening to it a few times.

Then an extended mix.

It is a rather catchy rendition, plus that episode is one of the best!

I thought it may have been made for the show as i could not find anything similar at all (within the realms of youtube anyhow!...)

Adnams Drinker · 11 Dec 2018 at 13:38

Not a huge fan of classical if I'm honest, but it's something I listen to when the mood takes me.

If I had to pick a favourite piece it would be this - just the most beautiful, emotive piece of music ever written IMHO; to me it just screams Britain/England:

I was fortunate enough to hear it played by a full orchestra in the Royal Albert Hall once and it was one of those life-changing moments that open your eyes - gave me goosebumps and moved me to the verge of tears ... it still does

ttaskmaster · 11 Dec 2018 at 14:19

siliconjim · 12 Dec 2018 at 17:45

I have a much loved compilation album from the 80's called Reflections, with Trois Gymnopedies by Blood, Sweat and Tears on it. Can't find a link to the TV program, but it may help.

Link to album:

http://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/10034

Bluecube · 12 Dec 2018 at 18:32

Merlin5 said:
Does anyone else here think that Whiter Shade of Pale Air sounds like it was paying homage to Air on the G String? I think there's something of a resemblance in the opening 2 bars of WSOP and the opening 3 bars of AOTGS.

Apparently the Procul Harem guitarist was mucking about trying to pick out Air on a G String. He didn't get it quite right but it laid the foundation for the intro to Whiter Shade of Pale.

Merlin5 · 12 Dec 2018 at 20:05

Bluecube said:
Apparently the Procul Harem guitarist was mucking about trying to pick out Air on a G String. He didn't get it quite right but it laid the foundation for the intro to Whiter Shade of Pale.

Aha, interesting, just as I suspected.

Merlin5 · 13 Dec 2018 at 05:05

Teh_Next · 16 Dec 2018 at 03:25

Merlin5 said:
..more than this. I heard it in my car on Classic FM tonight whilst scrolling through radio stations, recognised it but never knew what it was called or who it's composed by. Erik Satie - Gymnopédie No.1. You'll know it right away when you hear it. Absolutely sublime. Apparently it's regarded as an important precursor to modern ambient music.

Here's four versions of it I really like, one with just piano, probably the one most people know, and three with orchestras.

Solo piano

Strings are lush as lush on this.

The lead violin on this is awesome.

The female vocal here is eargasmic.

Which is your favourite version?
I'm sure there was a TV programme that used to have the piano version as a theme. Or maybe I'm thinking of a movie. Can anyone recall where they've heard it?

Great revelation!

Merlin5 said:
..more than this. I heard it in my car on Classic FM tonight whilst scrolling through radio stations, recognised it but never knew what it was called or who it's composed by. Erik Satie - Gymnopédie No.1. You'll know it right away when you hear it. Absolutely sublime. Apparently it's regarded as an important precursor to modern ambient music.

Here's four versions of it I really like, one with just piano, probably the one most people know, and three with orchestras.

Solo piano

Strings are lush as lush on this.

The lead violin on this is awesome.

The female vocal here is eargasmic.

Which is your favourite version?
I'm sure there was a TV programme that used to have the piano version as a theme. Or maybe I'm thinking of a movie. Can anyone recall where they've heard it?

Wow!
I always thought that was John Williams's and Herbie Flowers's collaboration - piece of music!
The old SKY classic.

Always good to learn something new. :cool:

Merlin5 · 16 Dec 2018 at 08:16

Cool, yeah I remember Sky very well.

I never knew they also did a version of it.

I've had another revelation. Does anyone think that the composer of the theme to the game Zelda Ocarina Of Time might have been inspired by Gymnopedie? It's in 4/4 and Gymnopedie is in 3, but the general vibe to my ears is very similar, particularly when you hear the bass notes that alternate under the main melodies on beat 1 of each bar on both pieces of music. I think there's an uncanny resemblance.

jaws104 · 16 Dec 2018 at 22:57

Like a bit of Satie also. favourite probably Gnossienne 3.