Seal performs his hit song, "Amazing", at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show!

Seal performs his hit song, "Amazing", at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show! less

Chris Brown performs Michael Jackson's Thriller for BOHEMIANS & BOURGEOIS

Chris Brown performs Michael Jackson's Thriller for BOHEMIANS & BOURGEOIS less

Rick Miller performs Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody by 25 of the most annoying voices in the music industry.

Rick Miller performs Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody by 25 of the most annoying voices in the music industry. less

Gimme More (Live @ VMA's 2007) Britney Spears

Gimme More (Live @ VMA's 2007) Britney Spears less

Josiah Leming performs Grace Kelly by Mika on American Idol 02-12-08

Josiah Leming performs Grace Kelly by Mika on American Idol 02-12-08 less

Leonard Bernstein with the Vienna Philharmonic performs Beethoven's Ode to Joy. Notice how dramatic his conducting is; it's pretty funny. Because of Youtube... more

Leonard Bernstein with the Vienna Philharmonic performs Beethoven's Ode to Joy. Notice how dramatic his conducting is; it's pretty funny. Because of Youtube limitations, I split this piece up into 3 sections. This is Part 1/3. I highly recommend sticking around for the choral reprise of the first verse in Part 2/3 and the prestissimo finale in Part 3/3. Soloists are Gwyneth Jones, Shirley Verrett, Placido Domingo, and Martti Talvela. This first video clip is divided into the following sections: 0:00-3:36 Bernstein's introduction 1:27-2:15 The Ode to Joy played solemnly by Cello and Contrabass 2:15-3:04 A lighter, sweeter variation now including Viola and Bassoon 3:04-3:51 Larger, more expressive second variation with addition of 1st and 2nd Violins 3:52-4:38 Triumphant and majestic third variation utilizing entire orchestra. Instruments added: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, contrabassoon, cornet, trombone, and timpani 4:39-5:31 Dizzying flight of passion including the brief introduction of a blithe tune that is almost immediately interrupted by a thunderous cadence 5:33-6:30 The bass introduces the chorus to the audience 6:30-9:17 The Ode to Joy theme is now replayed with the significant inclusion of the chorus singing Schiller's poem. German words and English translation: Baritone Solo: O Freunde, nicht diese Töne! Oh friends, not these sounds! Sondern lasst uns angenehmere Rather let us sing more anstimmen und freudenvollere. pleasant ones, and more full of joy. Choral Bass join in: Freude! Freude! Joy! Joy! Baritone Solo: Freude, schöner Götterfunken Joy, beautueous spark of divinity, Tochter aus Elysium, Daughter of Elysium Wir betreten feuertrunken, We enter drunk with fire Himmlische, dein Heiligtum! Heavenly One, your sanctuary! Deine Zauber binden wieder Thy magic power reunites, Was die Mode streng geteilt; All that custom has strictly divided Alle menschen werden Brüder, All men become brothers Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt. Where your gentle wing abides. Chorus sans Soprano: Deine Zauber binden wieder Thy magic power reunites, Was die Mode streng geteilt; All that custom has strictly divided Alle menschen werden Brüder, All men become brothers Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt. Where your gentle wing abides. Solo Alto, Tenor, and Baritone sans Soprano: Wem der grosse Wurf gelungen, Whoever has been so fortunate, Eines Freundes Freund zu sein; To be the friend of a friend Solo Soprano enters, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone continue: Wer ein holdes Weib errungen, He who has obtained a dear wife, Mische seinen Jubel ein! Add his jubilation! Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele Yes, whoever also one soul Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund! Can call his own in the earthly round! Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle And who never could, he should steal Weinend sich aus diesem Bund! Weeping from this fellowship! All Chorus responds (Bass one beat ahead): Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele Yes, whoever also one soul Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund! Can call his own in the earthly round! Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle And who never could, he should steal Weinend sich aus diesem Bund! Weeping from this fellowship! Tenor and Baritone: Freude trinken alle Wesen All beings drink joy An den Brüsten der Natur; At the breasts of Nature; Alto enters: Alle Guten, alle Bösen All things good, all things evil Folgen ihrer Rosenspur. Follow her rosy trail. Soprano enters: Küsse gab sie uns und Reben, Kisses gave she us and wine, Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod; A friend, proven even in death; Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben, Ecstasy is granted even to the worm Und der Cherub steht vor Gott. And the cherub stands before God All Chorus responds: Küsse gab sie uns und Reben, Kisses gave she us and wine, Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod; A friend, proven even in death; Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben, Ecstasy is granted even to the worm Und der Cherub steht vor Gott. And the cherub stands before God Und der Cherub steht vor Gott. And the cherub stands before God (Alto a beat ahead) steht vor Gott. vor Gott. vor Gott. less

Natalie Dessay performs "Der Hölle Rache" from Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte." Paris 2001.

Natalie Dessay performs "Der Hölle Rache" from Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte." Paris 2001. less

Amazing performance of Glycerine by Bush at MTV's Spring Break 1996. Despite heavy rain and chance of lightning, the guys played. I am looking for the interview with Gavin in which he talks about the 96 Spring Break gig. When I find it, I will have it up.

Amazing performance of Glycerine by Bush at MTV's Spring Break 1996. Despite heavy rain and chance of lightning, the guys played. I am looking for the interview with Gavin in which he talks about the 96 Spring Break gig. When I find it, I will have it up. less

Each year we come together to dance our respects to the Legendary Levan. This year. for his 52nd birthday France Joli performed 3 of her hits from the day and shares some memories with us.

Each year we come together to dance our respects to the Legendary Levan. This year. for his 52nd birthday France Joli performed 3 of her hits from the day and shares some memories with us. less

Fiona Apple performs "Extraordinary Machine" accompanied by Jon Brion. Please keep your comments clean and respectful -- make no attacks on the artist or commentators -- or I will delete them and may block you.

Fiona Apple performs "Extraordinary Machine" accompanied by Jon Brion. Please keep your comments clean and respectful -- make no attacks on the artist or commentators -- or I will delete them and may block you. less