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seanalexander Regular user UK 194 Posts |
Hi guys
Just got Sean Bogunia's ultimate dancing hank and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on music for it? Any feedback would be gratefully apreciated. Regards Sean |
puckmagic Loyal user Orlando, Florida 260 Posts |
Hey Sean,
I have been doing Sean's Hank for some years now and too had a hard time finding music. First I did it as a tribute to Blackstone, and used the music from Fantasia like Harry Sr. Sean used Mambo # 5 when he first started. I finally ended up with Frank Sinatra's, Young at Heart. That song was a favorite of mine for years and really seemed to fit my story, and presentation. I guess the music that always works best in my show is the music that touches my soul. If I don't really have a personal connection with the music it really doesn't seem to work. Listen to tons of CD's and something will grab you if you don't already have a favorites that will work. Consider the mood that you are trying to creat with your routine. I work out a routine first and then make the music fit to size. It's sometimes easier for me to edit my music than the entire routine. Good luck, Puck |
seanalexander Regular user UK 194 Posts |
Thanks Puck,
Which Fantasia do you mean? Mozart's or from the Disney movie? Thanks again Sean Posted: Aug 16, 2005 6:35pm ----------------------------------------------------------------- I prefer to use something bubly and up tempo like mambo no 5! But I don't want to use that as sean bognia used to use it! Any ideas? Sean |
seanalexander Regular user UK 194 Posts |
I prefer to use something bubly and up tempo like mambo no 5! But I don't want to use that as sean bognia used to use it! Any ideas?
Sean |
Daveandrews Special user London, UK 723 Posts |
Hi Sean - what about about 'popcorn'.
There are other versions than the 'Crazy Frog' !!!! Best of luck, Dave
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puckmagic Loyal user Orlando, Florida 260 Posts |
Sean it's the Fantasia from Disney that Harry Sr. used. If you can get the video "We Remember Blackstone" from Joel Ray you will see and hear his performance. The song is very long and he used a small part of it.
If you want up tempo music you might check out some big band swing type music. I use some Count Basie tracks in my show and it really has a lot of energy. The good thing about Jazz is that you won't alienate the older folks in your audience. Puck |
rtgreen Inner circle Portland, Oregon 1322 Posts |
I'm pretty sure the music Blackstone used was "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" by Paul Dukas. There are lots of great recordings of it available, though Disney's use of it in Fantasia definitely boosted its popularity. The music and the Disney cartoon are both based on a poem by Goethe. Just for fun, here it is:
______ The Sorcerer's Apprentice Johann Wolfgang von Goethe That old sorcerer has vanished And for once has gone away! Spirits called by him, now banished, My commands shall soon obey. Every step and saying That he used, I know, And with sprites obeying My arts I will show. Flow, flow onward Stretches many Spare not any Water rushing, Ever streaming fully downward Toward the pool in current gushing. Come, old broomstick, you are needed, Take these rags and wrap them round you! Long my orders you have heeded, By my wishes now I've bound you. Have two legs and stand, And a head for you. Run, and in your hand Hold a bucket too. Flow, flow onward Stretches many, Spare not any Water rushing, Ever streaming fully downward Toward the pool in current gushing. See him, toward the shore he's racing There, he's at the stream already, Back like lightning he is chasing, Pouring water fast and steady. Once again he hastens! How the water spills, How the water basins Brimming full he fills! Stop now, hear me! Ample measure Of your treasure We have gotten! Ah, I see it, dear me, dear me. Master's word I have forgotten! Ah, the word with which the master Makes the broom a broom once more! Ah, he runs and fetches faster! Be a broomstick as before! Ever new the torrents That by him are fed, Ah, a hundred currents Pour upon my head! No, no longer Can I please him, I will seize him! That is spiteful! My misgivings grow the stronger. What a mien, his eyes how frightful! Brood of hell, you're not a mortal! Shall the entire house go under? Over threshold over portal Streams of water rush and thunder. Broom accurst and mean, Who will have his will, Stick that you have been, Once again stand still! Can I never, Broom, appease you? I will seize you, Hold and whack you, And your ancient wood I'll sever, With a whetted axe I'll crack you. He returns, more water dragging! Now I'll throw myself upon you! Soon, 0 goblin, you'll be sagging. Crash! The sharp axe has undone you. What a good blow, truly! There, he's split, I see. Hope now rises newly, And my breathing's free. Woe betide me! Both halves scurry In a hurry, Rise like towers There beside me. Help me, help, eternal powers! Off they run, till wet and wetter Hall and steps immersed are lying. What a flood that naught can fetter! Lord and master, hear me crying! - Ah, he comes excited. Sir, my need is sore. Spirits that I've cited My commands ignore. "To the lonely Corner, broom! Hear your doom. As a spirit When he wills, your master only Calls you, then 'tis time to hear it." |
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