Aaron Copland and Depeche Mode

[digitaldiscipline]

So, John Williams faffed about (and, boy, it looked like Itzak Perlman and Yo Yo Ma were having a blast playing), but ultimately just got the hell out of the way and let the "Simple Gifts" movement from Copland's Appalachian Spring carry the day, which I always enjoy. [Edited to include a link to the MP3 of the entire thing on my server; please be gentle.]

... and then, no shit, did Obama just drop a Depeche Mode reference?

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

We're holding you to that, B.O. We're in this.

Comments

[scar4711.livejournal.com]

I want a copy of the that musical number.

it was great. :)

[tirani.livejournal.com]

If you find it, let me know. I want a copy too.

[etcet.livejournal.com]

The entire thing is available (google "appalachian spring mp3") a few places online for free; "Simple Gifts" is towards the latter portion (the entire thing is about 22 minutes in length); it's a repeating theme in a couple of places.

Always reminds me of driving through the forests in Maryland, when I was making the trek from DC to NYC to visit with Kim.

[scar4711.livejournal.com]

I meant I wanted a copy of the inauguration performance.. :)

[etcet.livejournal.com]

Ohhh. I imagine it will be up and around somewhere.

[marchenland.livejournal.com]

Agreed. I suspect it will be out soon.