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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeMar 1st 2016
    Erik Woods wrote
    sdtom wrote
    Got into a rather heated with a friend over one of my favorite CD's ever and I put this into the top 10. My friend said it was okay sad sad sad We're talking about Yo-Yo Ma plays Morricone and if I say so it was done in a fashion that an ordinary person would find it pleasing. Am I wrong?
    Tom


    IMO, Yo Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone is one of THE greatest re-recordings ever produced!

    -Erik-


    Thanks for sticking up for me Erik. At least there are two of us who agree. Some of my favorite CD's are re-recordings such as the Charles Gerhardt series.
    Tom
    listen to more classical music!
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeMar 1st 2016
    FalkirkBairn wrote
    sdtom wrote
    Got into a rather heated with a friend over one of my favorite CD's ever and I put this into the top 10. My friend said it was okay sad sad sad We're talking about Yo-Yo Ma plays Morricone and if I say so it was done in a fashion that an ordinary person would find it pleasing. Am I wrong?
    Tom

    What I have heard of it, I don't particularly like it. Morricone's music is so distinctive that having it re-interpreted in such a way is too far removed for my enjoyment.

    Even footage from the recent Morricone concert, I shuddered at the "Ecstasy of Gold" version I say. It's such an iconic piece (which I love) anything that's not quite like the original is usually a disappointment.


    I can't believe that you find this CD grating. Cinema Paradiso and the Ecstasy of Gold sound so sweet that one can easily forget what movie they came from. I am guessing your in the camp that thinks the only version of Moon River we should listen to is the Audrey Hepburn one that never made it to CD. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
    Tom
    listen to more classical music!
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeMar 1st 2016
    sdtom wrote
    the only version of Moon River we should listen to is the Audrey Hepburn one that never made it to CD. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
    Tom


    Newsflash! It IS available on CD! Intrada once again came to the rescue: http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.8320/.f
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeMar 1st 2016
    As far as the Oscar goes it was political but he had other deserving ones he got no recognition for such as The Mission and Untouchables.
    listen to more classical music!
  1. sdtom wrote
    FalkirkBairn wrote
    sdtom wrote
    Got into a rather heated with a friend over one of my favorite CD's ever and I put this into the top 10. My friend said it was okay sad sad sad We're talking about Yo-Yo Ma plays Morricone and if I say so it was done in a fashion that an ordinary person would find it pleasing. Am I wrong?
    Tom

    What I have heard of it, I don't particularly like it. Morricone's music is so distinctive that having it re-interpreted in such a way is too far removed for my enjoyment.

    Even footage from the recent Morricone concert, I shuddered at the "Ecstasy of Gold" version I say. It's such an iconic piece (which I love) anything that's not quite like the original is usually a disappointment.


    I can't believe that you find this CD grating. Cinema Paradiso and the Ecstasy of Gold sound so sweet that one can easily forget what movie they came from. I am guessing your in the camp that thinks the only version of Moon River we should listen to is the Audrey Hepburn one that never made it to CD. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
    Tom

    Ooooh, I love it when people generalise.

    I would like to think that I would give most things a chance. Yes, I prefer original versions but there are instances where that is not the case. Maybe I should be more accurate and say that I tend to prefer versions I hear first, regardless of whether it is the original. The first version of Jaws I heard was the MCA re-recording and I still prefer it to the OST versions.

    And, I like all the different versions of Herrmann's Psycho I have heard. Etc...
    The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn
  2. Jon Broxton wrote
    Captain Future wrote
    Could anyone here provide me with a link to see photos or a video concerning the maestros? The TV station covering the Oscars in Germany doesn't give a shit about best score and everything else seems to be blocked here. Thank you!


    These are the photos I took at the pre-Oscar reception for the music nominees:

    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set … 7de844ce29

    Jon


    Thanks, Jon! Those photos are amazing.
    Bach's music is vibrant and inspired.
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      CommentAuthorSouthall
    • CommentTimeMar 1st 2016
    Morricone performing at Blenheim Palace on June 23rd - that's some setting for a concert.

    Think I'm going to go... feels like almost certainly the last time I'll get to see him.

    http://www.nocturnelive.com/tickets/enn … ncert-post
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      CommentAuthorBregt
    • CommentTimeMar 2nd 2016
    Wow.

    He's doing another tour in June at some fancy and unique locations; He will also perform in my home town Gent at the Sint Pieters square.
    Kazoo
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeMar 5th 2016
    I can remember Alan about 20+ years ago when I heard Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops perform live the Pink Panther theme. In a word unbelievable.
    listen to more classical music!
    • CommentAuthorMilan NS
    • CommentTimeMar 14th 2016
    ENNIO MORRICONE CANCELS MOSCOW AND HELSINKI CONCERTS

    Ennio Morricone announces with great disappointment that he cannot conduct the concerts scheduled at Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 21st 2016 and at the Hartwall Arena on March 23rd 2016. He currently suffers strong pains in his lower back and his doctors have advised him to take a period of eight weeks of complete rest.

    The concerts scheduled later this year are not affected by this advise.

    Maestro Morricone says: “I am sorry to let down my esteemed audiences in Helsinki and Moscow. If only there was the slightest chance of me going, I would have not considered canceling these concerts, but it appears that this is the only solution. I do hope that I will be able to visit Moscow and Helsinki at a later moment in time, as I was very much looking forward to going there.

    I would also like to stress on the fact that I will still be conduction my concerts in Paris, Oxford and Gent as planned in May and June 2016”

    At this moment the promoter and the artist are investigating the possibility to reschedule the Helsinki concert to a date in November 2016, in the event that a date is agreed upon, the tickets for the March 23rd concert will remain valid for the new concert date. The promoter and the artist are hopeful to announce a new date before original concert date March 23rd.

    http://www.enniomorricone.org/ennio-mor … -concerts/
    • CommentAuthorMilan NS
    • CommentTimeApr 19th 2016
    Something for Thor, perhaps...

    FIRST EVER CONCERT IN STOCKHOLM

    For the first time ever, Maestro Ennio Morricone will perform in Sweden! The concert is scheduled for 28th November at the Ericsson Globe, Stockholm. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 am on Friday, April 22 through AXS.com/se.

    http://www.enniomorricone.org/ericsson- … holm-news/
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      CommentAuthorThor
    • CommentTimeApr 19th 2016
    Milan NS wrote
    Something for Thor, perhaps...

    FIRST EVER CONCERT IN STOCKHOLM

    For the first time ever, Maestro Ennio Morricone will perform in Sweden! The concert is scheduled for 28th November at the Ericsson Globe, Stockholm. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 am on Friday, April 22 through AXS.com/se.

    http://www.enniomorricone.org/ericsson- … holm-news/


    Very intriguing! But the ticket prices are still insane....
    I am extremely serious.
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeApr 21st 2016
    How old is he?
    listen to more classical music!
  3. Ennio Morricone is 87, born in November 1928.
    Bach's music is vibrant and inspired.
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeApr 22nd 2016
    Yikes!!!
    listen to more classical music!
    • CommentAuthorMilan NS
    • CommentTimeApr 26th 2016
    Copenhagen on 2 december:

    https://www.facebook.com/maestroenniomorricone

    I guess Oslo is next...
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      CommentAuthorThor
    • CommentTimeApr 26th 2016
    Milan NS wrote
    Copenhagen on 2 december:

    https://www.facebook.com/maestroenniomorricone

    I guess Oslo is next...


    Yeah, I saw Copenhagen announced earlier today.

    Oslo is extremely unlikely. We are a desolate area, culture-wise. Sweden and Denmark seem to be the priority for international guests.
    I am extremely serious.
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeApr 27th 2016
    Hope his body is up to the grind.
    listen to more classical music!
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      CommentAuthorfrancis
    • CommentTimeMay 5th 2016 edited
    Morricone apparently out due to back injury, this month's concerts appear cancelled but the ones in Gent are luckily still on according to the organisers (though no certainty).

    http://deredactie.be/cm/vrtnieuws/cultu … /1.2647654

    http://variety.com/2016/film/global/enn … 201766147/
  4. Well I finally decided to order a ticket for June in Gent. I just hope the maestro will be there.
    "considering I've seen an enormous debate here about The Amazing Spider-Man and the ones who love it, and the ones who hate it, I feel myself obliged to say: TASTE DIFFERS, DEAL WITH IT" - Thomas G.
    • CommentAuthorMilan NS
    • CommentTimeMay 10th 2016
    Ennio Morricone reschedules Paris concerts to September 24 and 25

    Ennio Morricone announced today that his concerts originally scheduled for May 27th and 28th at the Palais des Congres will be rescheduled to September 24th and 25th 2016 at the same venue. Maestro Morricone is recovering from strong back pains which he started suffering following his return from the Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles last March. He has made great progress in his recovery since, but his doctors have strongly advised him to take absolute rest until June 15th 2016.

    Maestro regrets having to move the concerts but is looking forward to being reunited with his fans in Paris in September.

    Purchased tickets for the Paris concerts will remain valid for the new dates in September:

    Tickets purchased for the concert on 27 May (20:00) will be valid for the new concert date on 24 September (20:00)
    Tickets purchased for the concert on 28 May (20:00) will be valid for 25 September (19:00)

    For more information please contact your local box-office where you purchased the tickets.

    Ennio Morricone will resume his live concerts in June and the concerts in Oxford on June 23rd and in Ghent on June 25th and 26th will take place as scheduled.

    http://www.enniomorricone.org/ennio-mor … 24-and-25/
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeMay 10th 2016
    One begins to wonder the frailty of Ennio.
    listen to more classical music!
  5. It's admirable that he want to perform around the world to as many of his fans as possible, but he really needs to consider his health and perhaps call it a day for going around the world.
    The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeMay 11th 2016
    From what I've read of the man he is not one prone to react favourably to being told what to do, so I gather that would extend even to mother nature herself.
    I would not be surprised at all he should "die in the saddle" (which obviously I hope will not be for a long time yet!).
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorBregt
    • CommentTimeMay 11th 2016
    It are back problems I read, for which he has been struggling of the past few years (I didn't know how to put this sentence together). I read the Gent and concert in UK is still going ahead, so let's hope for a good recovery!
    Kazoo
    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeJun 17th 2016
    Jonathan Ross interviews Ennio Morricone

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07dwnv6
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt
    • CommentAuthorJoep
    • CommentTimeJun 18th 2016
    Yes, someone finally asks Morricone a question on the whistle in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly....
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      CommentAuthorSouthall
    • CommentTimeJun 19th 2016
    Four days until I see him live for the fifth time, at Blenheim Palace (introduced by the aforementioned Jonathan Ross). Surely too late for him to cancel it now? Can... not... wait... the maestro of maestros.
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      CommentAuthorBregt
    • CommentTimeJun 20th 2016
    Me too, on Saturday! shocked punk
    Kazoo
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      CommentAuthorSouthall
    • CommentTimeJun 22nd 2016
    Timmer wrote
    Jonathan Ross interviews Ennio Morricone

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07dwnv6


    This is actually a decent interview. Morricone doesn't open up often but he does a bit here. Ross is clearly a very big fan and a knowledgeable one - he asks about music I'd never even heard of, let alone heard. Can't believe I still have so much of his music to discover, considering I already have more (far, far more) music by him than by anyone else.