Opera

[Killswitch]

I have been a musician for 25 + years. I have enjoyed playing and listening to music from top 40 , Big Band 40's stuff to extremely Heavy Metal, and most everything in between.

I have just downloaded the most beautiful piece of music that I may have ever heard in my entire life.
It is an Operatic piece.

I always liked "Paliachi", but this piece by Hans Zimmer is near perfect.

It is called " Vide Cor Meum"

It is the closing song from the Movie "Hannibal"

I need to investigate this Mans work more thouroughly.

He writes a lot of Musical scores.....

Is anyone else into Opera, and can you point me in the right direction to expand my musical tastes again?

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

http://www.classicallink.com/

http://www.operalinks.com/

 

[lilminx]

"Se quel guerrier io fossi: Celeste Aida" from "Aida" is absolutely wonderful.

"Madame Butterfly" is also great, as is "Carmen".

I can't really help you with much more tahn that- I'm not very knowledgable.

 

[Drama Queen]

It is divine

 

[Killswitch]

Thank you DCL, and Minx.......and especially Thank You Kitte!

 

[Kitte]

I am trying to download it now, I have to see what it is that has you so happy. And really my pleasure, I love looking things up online...ergo my ask me anything thread lol

 

[Killswitch]

I am downloading some Carmen right now Minx....4 pieces....and I already downloaded Andrea Boccelli doing the Aida piece you suggested....it is Wonderful.

DCL....I have Operalinks bookmarked and will use it often...thank you.

 

[agezinder]

Good morning Kills!

Try "La Forza Del Destino" by Verdi. Or anything by Verdi.

 

[Guest]

Bocceli's new CD sounded good. He sings my favourite classical piece. ''Concert de Alances''. (Spelling probably is fucked up)

 

[Killswitch]

How did I know you were opera savvy AZ. You may not be an afficienado.....but you knowing some things about it, and or liking it as well surprises me not.

 

[agezinder]

Bocceli's new CD sounded good. He sings my favourite classical piece. ''Concert de Alances''. (Spelling probably is fucked up)

A friend of mine and I were browsing the music store one day and were going through the Bocelli CD's...Aria, Romanza, Verdi, etc..and she asked..."How come he doesn't look straight at you on the CD covers? He's always looking away." I had to laugh and finally answered...."Because he's blind you numbnut!" lol

 

[Killswitch]

Bocceli's new CD sounded good. He sings my favourite classical piece. ''Concert de Alances''. (Spelling probably is fucked up)

And by the way you post here I am sure some have questioned your savvy too CV.....I wont anymore. Right on.

 

[agezinder]

How did I know you were opera savvy AZ. You may not be an afficienado.....but you knowing some things about it, and or liking it as well surprises me not.

Kills, you're right, I'm not much of an opera afficionado, I'm more of a classical music geek. Try Rachmaninoff or any other Russian composer.

Is now a good time to mention that I play classical piano?

 

[Killswitch]

Kills,
Is now a good time to mention that I play classical piano?

Ok....Whats the number to NorthWest Airlines......Im packing my bags.

I should have known.....being that you were drawn to Vanessa.

 

[Kitte]

KS~

I have just listened to that peice and you are right, hauntingly beautiful.

 

[agezinder]

Ok....Whats the number to NorthWest Airlines......Im packing my bags.

I should have known.....being that you were drawn to Vanessa.

LOL Don't pack any coats, it's warm here!

Yeah, I have a thing for singer songwriters like Vanessa. Fiona ranks up there as well. Plus they're both cute!

 

[Killswitch]

You are welcome Kitte...I am glad you enjoyed it. I get teary eyed when I hear it. It is very powerful.

And AZ....I dont know if you like Blues/Rock.....but (and I think I already suggested it) but check out Shannon Curfman....."Loud Guitars and Big Suspitions"....shes another young woman musician who is very very talented.....

I have La Forza Del Destiono waiting to be downloaded as soon as whoever has it shows up....I'll get it.

I also downloaded some Carmen........

I need help.....I dont think I am spelling it right....but I want the song from the opera "Paliachi" (sp) I dont know the name of the piece....Ill know it when I hear it......Its the opera about the sad clown......beauty and the beast kinda thing.

Yaaaaa yaaaa da DEEEEE daaaaa......boom.... dooo dooo DOOO dooo dooo diiiiii daaaa ...... yaaaa daaaa diiii daaaaa.

What a nerd...Im trying to hum the song for you.....sheesh.

 

[La Principessa]

Did someone mention opera?

Hi KS

Zimmer is a prolific composer of a wide variety of styles of music. He has scored for some of today most enjoyed films e.g "Gladiator", "Driving Miss Daisy", "The Lion King" (with Elton John & Tim Rice), "Rainman", and of course "Hannibal".

Were there any particular operas you were interested in? I grew up with opera and still love it today. The pieces mentioned so far are great listening.

I would also suggest anything by Puccini. This includes "Tosca", "La Boheme", and "Madama Butterfly".

I can recommend a good site for Hanns Zimmer material Hanns Zimmer
Just ask if you have questions. I love to talk opera.

 

[Guest]

A friend of mine and I were browsing the music store one day and were going through the Bocelli CD's...Aria, Romanza, Verdi, etc..and she asked..."How come he doesn't look straight at you on the CD covers? He's always looking away." I had to laugh and finally answered...."Because he's blind you numbnut!" lol

LMAO

BTW, I love Abe Maria in non-religious way. I don't know who sang it but in ''KUFFS'' (The best Christian Slater movie. Ever) the song is in the background after Slater's brother got killed (Spoiler. Whoops.) Honestly, the movie is funnier than it sounds in outset.

 

[La Principessa]

I need help.....I dont think I am spelling it right....but I want the song from the opera "Paliachi" (sp) I dont know the name of the piece....Ill know it when I hear it......Its the opera about the sad clown......beauty and the beast kinda thing.

Yaaaaa yaaaa da DEEEEE daaaaa......boom.... dooo dooo DOOO dooo dooo diiiiii daaaa ...... yaaaa daaaa diiii daaaaa.

What a nerd...Im trying to hum the song for you.....sheesh.

The piece you are looking for is "Vesti la giubba" from the opera "I Pagliacci" (Act 1) loosely translated "Tears of a clown" (exact translation "garments of clown" but that's interpretation.)

 

[Killswitch]

Re: Did someone mention opera?

Hi KS

Zimmer is a prolific composer of a wide variety of styles of music. He has scored for some of today most enjoyed films e.g "Gladiator", "Driving Miss Daisy", "The Lion King" (with Elton John & Tim Rice), "Rainman", and of course "Hannibal".

Were there any particular operas you were interested in? I grew up with opera and still love it today. The pieces mentioned so far are great listening.

I would also suggest anything by Puccini. This includes "Tosca", "La Boheme", and "Madama Butterfly".

I can recommend a good site for Hanns Zimmer material Hanns Zimmer
Just ask if you have questions. I love to talk opera.

Thank you LP...I am making notes on everyones suggestions......I need the Paliachi piece......its a very well known piece too....I know you have heard it.

 

[Killswitch]

The piece you are looking for is "Vesti la giubba" from the opera "I Pagliacci" (Act 1) loosely translated "Tears of a clown" (exact translation "garments of clown" but that's interpretation.

I owe you...... Thank you dearly!

 

[La Principessa]

Re: Re: Did someone mention opera?

Thank you LP...I am making notes on everyones suggestions......I need the Paliachi piece......its a very well known piece too....I know you have heard it.

anytime!

 

[Killswitch]

Who would you suggest as the singer on "Tears of a clown"? Luciano, Mario Lanza, or Frank Correti?

 

[La Principessa]

Who would you suggest as the singer on "Tears of a clown"? Luciano, Mario Lanza, or Frank Correti?

The man who made it famous Enrico Caruso. Pavoratti is great for "Nessum Dorma"