Classical Music

[northstar85]

Does anyone know the names (composer and title) of big classical music pieces used it TV shows such as Top gear. I can't think of any, I know the tunes but not what they're called. Im after a big dramatic piece of music for a project that starts off quiet and slow then picks up pace and loudness any ideas, mozzart, bach for example

[Aquariel]

Wagner - Ride Of The Valkyries is a good dramatic piece, as is Prokofiev's Montagues & Capulets (from Romeo & Juliet).

Or maybe even Holst's Mars - The Bringer Of War (from The Planets).

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[steve @ home]

To do exactly what it says on your tin (start quiet and build up) you need a copy of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. Its a set of several short pieces, one of which (O Fortuna) will suit your purpose perfectly.

[Aschenbach]

Beethoven's 9th Coral Symphony builds to climax as you describe.

Maurice Ravel's orchestral work, Bol�ro is the world's longest musical crescendo. Beginning quietly, the melody repeats over and over again, gradually increasing in volume for about fifteen minutes.

[northstar85]

no im looking for a particular song haven't a clue who is the composer, its a very dramatic song starts off slow then builds up tempo and loudness. Gives me an impression of the industrial revolution (thats my project)

[Lomax_UK]

The more classical pieces used in Top Gear are by a man called Rob Dougan. The songs I recognise from Top Gear are "Furious Angels (Instrumental", "I'm Not Driving Anymore (Instrumental)" and "Speed Me Towards Death (Instrumental)". They are all on the Furious Angels album (2 Disc Enhanced version). You preview the album at www.cdnow.com. Hope this helps

[northstar85]

well ive just found a remix of the tune by vanessa mae, on her album its called "art of war" any ideas of the original name. Ive got the composer its by Prokofiev, but theres so many songs to choose from!