Favorite piece of Orchestral Music?

[Chimpzy_v1legacy]

I've always been enamored with Beethoven's Mondscheinsonate. It's not as complex as other pieces, or as grand, but I find it so enjoyable and calming to listen to.

That's easy! The song for when you absolutely want everything to blow up!

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That's a good one, yeah. Especially performances that actually include the cannonfire and bells at the end.

"Oh, you play in an orchestra? Which instrument?"
"I PLAY THE FUCKING CANNON!"

Also, it made the ending to V For Vendetta so incredibly 'big'.

 

[Sonmi]

La Barcarolle, la Barcarolle, always Offenbach's Barcarolle.

 

[Samtemdo8_v1legacy]

Of the Star Wars things that were not conducted by John Williams KOTOR 2 and Republic Commando have great original orchestral scores:

 

[Remus]

Throw in some guitar and drums and you get
Would also work well with fireworks. The highs and lows seem almost built for a huge display.

 

[CrazyGirl17]

That's easy! The song for when you absolutely want everything to blow up!

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That's a good one, yeah. Especially performances that actually include the cannonfire and bells at the end.

"Oh, you play in an orchestra? Which instrument?"
"I PLAY THE FUCKING CANNON!"

Also, it made the ending to V For Vendetta so incredibly 'big'.

I'm pretty sure that's why most people love this song.

Quoth Calvin:
"And they perform these in crowded opera halls?? Gee, I thought classical music was boring!"

 

[beyondbrainmatter]

Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights:

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Medieval 2: Kingdoms - War of Kings:

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Medieval 2: Total War - Duke of Death:

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Medieval 2: Total War - Solenka:

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[Samtemdo8_v1legacy]

This music makes me just want to run outside and go on an adventure:

 

[Faaip]

I'm a Beethoven man myself, but since someone's already posted that here's some Boccherini


I also enjoy Chopin