For some inexplicable reason, fantasia 2000 only includes a single movement from the fifth, ignoring the remaining thirtyfour minutes of music and leaving the audience with the single movement that is known. It is without doubt the most famous classical work of its time, and a serious concert work containing elements of popular music from the 1920s. Fantasia 2000 1999, rhapsody in blue pencil test on vimeo. Rhapsody in blue is a 1924 musical composition by american composer george gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazzinfluenced effects commissioned by bandleader paul whiteman, the composition was orchestrated by ferde grofe three times, in 1924, in 1926, and finally in 1942. Jun 28, 2015 lang lang in china gershwin rhapsody in blue live august 272014. The most charming piece in walt disney feature animations fantasia 2000 is the stylish portrait of new york in its palmier days, set to george gershwins 1924 rhapsody in blue and drawn in the style of caricaturist al hirschfeld. Choose from fantasia 2000 sheet music for such popular songs as symphony no. The 1940 original was disneys third featurelength animated movie, but considered by many to be one of the best. The piece received its premiere in the concert, an experiment in. Fantasia 2000 an original walt disney records soundtrack. Fantasia 2000 rhapsody in blue film version lyndsay. Rhapsody in blue opening themes george gershwin arrangements of this song. Now slip down the corridors of the 60year history of the magical, magnificent fantasia.
To walt disney, fantasia is an ongoing thing, being updated every few years. Like its predecessor, fantasia 2000 consists of animated segments set to pieces of classical music. Next is the humourous story of several lives in 1930s new york city, scored with rhapsody in blue. Gershwin rhapsody in blue piano solo version vestard shimkus. It was orchestrated by ferde grofe several times, including the original 1924 scoring, the 1926 theater orchestra setting, and the 1942. First theres the illustrator al hirschfeld, whos been drawing celebrities and broadway stars for. May 26, 2012 rhapsody in blue played live with the fantasia 2000 animated movie duration. George gershwin rhapsody in blue is a 1924 was a musical composition played in the fantasia 2000 movie and was compesed by american composer george gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazzinfluenced effects. Ernst, it is the 38th disney animated feature film and sequel to fantasia 1940. A composicao foi utilizada no filme fantasia 2000 da disney.
This is rhapsody in blue fantasia 2000 by peter bloxidge on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Rhapsody 2000 a renowned yet unfulfilled singer wood harris meets a former lover gina rivera who inspired his music and haunted his dreams. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Fantasia 2000 by various softcover with cd sheet music. Bandleader paul whiteman and impresario george white play themselves after the failure of a blues number by george gershwin robert alda, who commiserates with brother ira herbert rudley and professor frank albert basserman, as a new idea emerges, in the biopic rhapsody in blue, 1945. Ps i struggled with the title for this chapter for awhile, but i was listening to the soundtrack for fantasia 2000 because it has stravinskys the firebird on it at the end and i decided on rhapsody in blue becausewell, youll see when we join up with alex. The fantasia 2000 segment featuring rhapsody in blue is a stunning piece of animation. It was originally supposed to be one in a long line of fantasia films which would change the musical chapters. Release dates 0 also known as aka 2 release dates it looks like we dont have any release dates for this title yet. Rhapsody in blue at age 25, george gershwin took only three weeks to compose his most identifiable masterpiece.
Fantasia 2000 rhapsody in blue film version video dailymotion. Fantasia 2000 1999 pg uses the entire rhapsody in blue to tell an animated story of three lonely people in 1930s new york city. Rhapsody in blue is the first fantasia segment with music from the american composer. Oct 11, 20 fantasia 2000 1999 pg uses the entire rhapsody in blue to tell an animated story of three lonely people in 1930s new york city. Fantasia 2000 rhapsody in blue film version lyndsay madrigal. Lets hope that with the next fantasia films to come, disney will be able to use such wonderful cues as are to be found on the fantasia 2000 album. Gershwins rhapsody in blue is played to a hirschfeldlike animation of life in a depression age city clearly modeled on new york. Rhapsody in blue is the musical heartbeat of early 1920s american industrialism in new york. Through george gershwins famous tune, rhapsody in blue, a story is told about a day in the life of four random people who are longing for something more. Remake, im comparing the two versions of disneys classical music features. The original fantasia was a great film, but it didnt flow together very well, great numbers being interspersed with mediocre ones.
The fantasia 2000 segment featuring rhapsody in blue is a. Rhapsody in blue george gershwin new york city duration. Oct 08, 2012 rhapsody in blue, a symphonic jazz concerto that in mine and many others opinions, is possibly the most famous piece of american classical music. Apart from attempting to bring classical music to the masses in the theater, the soundtrack album which came out on lp in the 1950s was one of the earliest stereo recordings, featuring some of the most enjoyable highfidelity sound of the period and boasting. She rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the reality television series american idol in 2004. Pdf download rhapsody in blue original jazz band version gershwin facsimile edition pdf full ebook. Charles solomon takes a closer look at the rhapsody in blue sequence of fantasia 2000. With fantasia 2000, the disney animators have chosen some quality pieces of music. The song opens up with the clarinet playing one of the most famous bars in music history signaling the rise of the sun to another day. Experience an extravaganza of sight and sound in fantasia 2000, the triumphant classic inspired by walt disneys vision of fantasia as a continuing workinprogress. Who introduce rhapsody in blue in the fantasia 2000 movie. I love rhapsody in blue dearly, and this is the best version of it. Following her victory, she released her debut single, i believe, which debuted at number one on the billboard hot 100.
Rhapsody in blue from fantasia 2000 pittsburgh symphony orchestra andre previn hollywood classics. The simpsons tv show has used rhapsody in blue twice in the 2010 episode elementary school musical and again in 2012 in the dohcial network. John brimhall rhapsody in blue main theme sheet music. Those who saw the fantasia 2000 rendition of this piece saw an excellent representation of the music. Rhapsody in blue is a 1924 musical composition by the american composer george gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazzinfluenced effects the composition was commissioned by the bandleader paul whiteman. This is rhapsody in blue fantasia 2000 by paco camara on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Fantasia 2000 is a 1999 american animated film produced by walt disney feature animation. Fully immerse yourself in the wonders of this innovative blend of music and animated imagery. Rhapsody in blue from fantasia 2000 by pittsburgh symphony orchestra and andre previn on amazon music. In contrast, fantasia 2000 is organized very simply. The simpsons tv show has used rhapsody in blue twice in the 2010 episode elementary school musical and. George gershwin rhapsody in blue fantasia 2000 5th symphony whats this.
Fantasia2000 continues and builds upon walt disneys original idea with the creation of a new musical program interpreted by a group of distinguished disney artists and storytellers. Rhapsody in blue 1945 movie clip the blues will go on. Like the visuals were forced onto the music instead of the music influencing the animation, like in the original fantasia. Fantasia 2000 is a 1999 american animated film produced by walt disney feature animation and released by walt disney pictures.
The segment was directed by eric goldberg, who animated the mercurial genie in aladdin. Rhapsody in blue, a symphonic jazz concerto that in mine and many others opinions, is possibly the most famous piece of american classical music. Rhapsody in blue rhapsody in blue is a 1924 musical composition by american composer george gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazzinfluenced effects. This is rhapsody in blue by carolina ballet on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Jun 09, 2000 the original fantasia was a great film, but it didnt flow together very well, great numbers being interspersed with mediocre ones. Rhapsody in blue played live with the fantasia 2000 animated movie duration. Explore storyboards, concept art, character designs, and special effects.
Lang lang in china gershwin rhapsody in blue live august 272014. Sdont forget to visit my patreon and download nsfws and psd files. Following is a musical telling of the fairy tale, the steadfast tin soldier set to dmitri shostakovichs piano concerto no. Leopold strokowskis 1940 recordings with the philadelphia orchestra for the movie fantasia were landmarks on several counts.