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banjotom2 - Posted - 06/06/2012: 20:57:21
William Tell Overture
The William Tell Overture is the instrumental introduction to the opera Guillaume Tell (in English, William Tell) by Gioachino Rossini. William Tell premiered in 1829 and was the last of Rossini's 39 operas, after which he went into semi-retirement, although he continued to compose cantatas, sacred music and secular vocal music. The overture is in four parts, each following without pause. There has been repeated use (and sometimes parody) of parts of this overture in both classical music and popular media, most famously as the theme music for the Lone Ranger radio and television shows.[1] Franz Liszt prepared apiano transcription of the overture in 1838 (S.552) which became a staple of his concert repertoire.[2] There are also transcriptions by other composers, including versions by Louis Gottschalk for two and four pianos and a duet for piano and violin.[3]
Edited by - banjotom2 on 06/06/2012 20:59:32
banjotom2 - Posted - 06/06/2012: 20:58:22
From Wikipedia...
Bonanza Theme Music:
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Bonanza is an NBC produced western television series that ran on the NBC network from September 12, 1959 to January 16, 1973. Lasting 14 seasons and 430 episodes, it ranks as the second longest running western series (behind Gunsmoke) and still continues to air in syndication, The show centers around the Cartwright family, who live in the area near Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The show stars Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, and David Canary. The show's title "Bonanza" is a term used by miners in regard to a large vein or deposit of ore,[1] and commonly refers to The Comstock Lode. In 2002, Bonanza was ranked No. 43 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.[2]
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Theme song
Bonanza also featured a memorable theme song by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans that was orchestrated by David Rose and arranged by Billy May for the television series.
The Bonanza theme, emulating galloping horses, is one of the best known pieces of made-for-television music, and variations of it were used for twelve seasons of the series. Three of the cast members sang the original lyrics, sans music, on the pilot (Pernell Roberts, the sole professional singer of the quartet, abstained and untethered the horse reins). Before the pilot aired (on September 12, 1959), the song sequence was edited out of the scene and the Cartwrights headed back to the Ponderosa whooping. Five years later, a rendition more reflective of the show was introduced in Lorne Greene's song, "Bonanza", (Bear Box set, 1964). In 1968, a new horn and percussion-heavy arrangement of the original theme music was introduced; the new version was used until 1970. A new theme song, called "The Big Bonanza" was written in 1970 by episode scorer David Rose, and was used from 1970–1972. A faster rendition of the original theme returned for the 14th and final season.
Edited by - banjotom2 on 06/06/2012 20:59:58
TNCowboy - Posted - 06/06/2012: 21:05:56
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Originally posted by banjotom2
Bill Knopf is at the top of my list of favorite banjo player/arrangers.
I second that Tom. Bill did a great arrangement of Jobim's "Wave" for me and posted it on his YouTube channel. Here's a link youtube.com/watch?v=COaa2zJrF-...e=g-all-u
CAPT Steve - Posted - 06/06/2012: 22:31:41
Tom--just listening to the Tabledit was FUN! Thanks for creating this.
Steve
janolov - Posted - 06/06/2012: 23:39:22
Nice work!
banjotom2 - Posted - 06/07/2012: 04:31:04
quote:
Originally posted by CAPT Steve
Tom--just listening to the Tabledit was FUN! Thanks for creating this.
Steve
Steve,
I would thank Bill Knopf... He's the fellow that arranged them and was kind enough to share them with us...
All I did was put it in Tabledit...
Bill Knopf is the man!
billknopf.com
banjotom2 - Posted - 06/07/2012: 04:32:56
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Originally posted by janolov
Nice work!
Thanks Janolov...
Tom
WalterVA - Posted - 06/07/2012: 04:57:34
Nice arrangement. Thanks for posting.
Walter
sirspanky - Posted - 06/07/2012: 10:53:27
put a smile on my face listening to this thanks tom :)
banjotom2 - Posted - 06/07/2012: 13:50:54
You're welcome guys...
But all credit should go to the young fellow who asked Bill for his tab, and then Bill Knopf himself for granting us permission to Tabledit the arrangement and post it here...
Bill Knopf for PRESIDENT!
Tom
banjotom2.com
blindsniper - Posted - 06/08/2012: 05:38:48
I like it. I like it very much!
banjotom2 - Posted - 06/08/2012: 10:03:34
What I find particularly interesting about this arrangement is that Bill used:
It's a simple, but very effective arrangement.
Tom
