I love the fact that Hanson's star continues to rise. He's the go to guy, the ace in your sleeve for when the musical snob crowd insists that only Europe produces great music for orchestra.
I read his book on theory and harmony while at university. I thought that it should produce warm and rich harmonies - and from this piece - that though was reinforced. The parts that I took away from the book were highly influential to me personally. Great work - great composer.
How interesting to see that the very beginning harmonies of this symphony are exactly identical to the one used in Stravinsky symphony in three movements. And since I know how knowledgeable Mr. Hanson was in the art of music , I can venture my vocabulary to express that he actually consciously copy and pasted in here.
What I don't understand is why the makers of "Alien" didn't ask Hanson or his publisher/estate for permission to use this music. Or did Hanson not like his music appearing in movies and the makers gambled (correctly) that he or his publisher/estate wouldn't try to sue?
I'm glad, though, that it was used. It always strikes me as very fitting.
I absolutely love this symphony - I'm currently playing it with my community orchestra; the composition and arrangement are so moving, and it's by far my favorite out of almost all of the symphonies I've played. A truly wonderful piece - thank you so much for posting this.
This Symphony always moved me a lot !! it is clearly one of the best american symphonies ever written , and indeed one of the most popular and played. It has this majestic greatnes to it. And it also takes you on an adventure. A beautiful piece by Hanson. I think though that the best version is by conductor Leonard Slatkin and Saint louis Symphony orchestra. anyway here is the first recording of it by Hanson himself as conductor.
Impressive. I can tell that this is going to be one of the pieces that I love after I play it. Too bad the first violin part is really really really really hard.
I played this under Hanson at Interlochen in the 1950s. His conducting of the introduction was so intense that the veins stood out on the forehead. At the time, we youngsters thought he was retro. But as long as symphony orchestras continue to exist, regard for this work will grow.
Wow, such a legacy to be part of. I hope to say some of the same things you are saying 50 years from now when my generation of musicians rise up to level of Howard Hanson and some other greats.
He was Not ugly. He was a beautiful man and an incredible genius, and a very kind and loving man!! I ought to know as he was my father's best friend!!
Serious question-is this download the recording pictured above or is it a more modern one like Slatkin's? It sounds great-is it really the original one conducted by the composer?
Also is the composer's original one still the best or is Slatking or Shwartz better? Thanks.
I mean, if you really get into it, it's got to be one of the most downright sexy symphonies ever written. Excuse the language, but I can't explain it any other way.
Fake and/or gay
Aaarrrggghhification 5 months ago
I love the fact that Hanson's star continues to rise. He's the go to guy, the ace in your sleeve for when the musical snob crowd insists that only Europe produces great music for orchestra.
louisvonbeethoven 6 months ago
I read his book on theory and harmony while at university. I thought that it should produce warm and rich harmonies - and from this piece - that though was reinforced. The parts that I took away from the book were highly influential to me personally. Great work - great composer.
ChurchOfTheHolyMho 7 months ago in playlist Américains
Is there anyway I could find a decant download for this song? Mp3 Preferably. ;)
ChizukoKun 11 months ago
Mercury record are something special. Often Mercurys from cerca 1955 sound better than current CDs from major houses.
droldben 1 year ago
Now you know where John Williams got his technique.
Remind anyone else of Star Wars score?
PacRimJim 1 year ago 2
How interesting to see that the very beginning harmonies of this symphony are exactly identical to the one used in Stravinsky symphony in three movements. And since I know how knowledgeable Mr. Hanson was in the art of music , I can venture my vocabulary to express that he actually consciously copy and pasted in here.
javilack 1 year ago
What I don't understand is why the makers of "Alien" didn't ask Hanson or his publisher/estate for permission to use this music. Or did Hanson not like his music appearing in movies and the makers gambled (correctly) that he or his publisher/estate wouldn't try to sue?
I'm glad, though, that it was used. It always strikes me as very fitting.
sardanaphalus 1 year ago
I absolutely love this symphony - I'm currently playing it with my community orchestra; the composition and arrangement are so moving, and it's by far my favorite out of almost all of the symphonies I've played. A truly wonderful piece - thank you so much for posting this.
Aarri2129 1 year ago
This Symphony always moved me a lot !! it is clearly one of the best american symphonies ever written , and indeed one of the most popular and played. It has this majestic greatnes to it. And it also takes you on an adventure. A beautiful piece by Hanson. I think though that the best version is by conductor Leonard Slatkin and Saint louis Symphony orchestra. anyway here is the first recording of it by Hanson himself as conductor.
Dionysosable 1 year ago
2:46
generalcircle 1 year ago
Are you guys by chance in trypo lol?
xlaurenxdance15 1 year ago
@xlaurenxdance15 Why, are you?
JoeDaPokemonMasta1 1 year ago
@JoeDaPokemonMasta1 sorry im just replying to this now but yeah i am. I just started getting my youtube account really set up
xlaurenxdance15 6 months ago
Impressive. I can tell that this is going to be one of the pieces that I love after I play it. Too bad the first violin part is really really really really hard.
JoeDaPokemonMasta1 1 year ago
@JoeDaPokemonMasta1 Yeah I agree. I'm learning a segment of the allegro mod. part for the first violins for an audition, and it is so difficult.
qtgrl113 1 year ago
@qtgrl113 Strangely, that's where my audition part is. Are you playing for one in Pennsylvania, by any chance?
JoeDaPokemonMasta1 1 year ago
I played this under Hanson at Interlochen in the 1950s. His conducting of the introduction was so intense that the veins stood out on the forehead. At the time, we youngsters thought he was retro. But as long as symphony orchestras continue to exist, regard for this work will grow.
jwhill7 1 year ago 12
@jwhill7
Wow, such a legacy to be part of. I hope to say some of the same things you are saying 50 years from now when my generation of musicians rise up to level of Howard Hanson and some other greats.
nickmaestro 1 year ago
my favorite part is 4:40 - 6:15 , the interlochen theme
KevinBeethoven 1 year ago
I listened to this piece before bedtime and had one of the most gorgeous nightmares of my life. Hanson was a genius!
secundadonna 1 year ago
He was Not ugly. He was a beautiful man and an incredible genius, and a very kind and loving man!! I ought to know as he was my father's best friend!!
brtmom 1 year ago
he is one pretty ugly mofo
2cello 1 year ago
every time i watch Alien the movie i love to hear this play as the end credits roll.
flarbton 1 year ago
I am playing first bassoon on this symphony. I love it! However, a lot of it is written in tenor clef...
ConductorMan03 2 years ago
Serious question-is this download the recording pictured above or is it a more modern one like Slatkin's? It sounds great-is it really the original one conducted by the composer?
Also is the composer's original one still the best or is Slatking or Shwartz better? Thanks.
blueyedboy84 2 years ago
I think this may be Slatkin's recording. I have Shwartz with Seattle also, but it sound different from this. I got the picture from Yahoo Images.
nickmaestro 2 years ago
haha first trumpet baby...i'm just learning it now. haha it's not bad...the hardest part is the transposing
jahawa7293 2 years ago
Whenever I see the music for this, it frightens me when I see all those accidentals =|
T3ZaNg 2 years ago
One of the greatest composers of XX century
julianozain 2 years ago
Hey spacepatrolman, yeah I read about this symphony being used for Alien. It sure is great to play.
LLJtbone 2 years ago
This is some really cool sounding music. It reminds me of the Planets, very intense sounding. Very beautiful I might add.
LLJtbone 2 years ago
Interesting that you said that because it was used in alien an outer space type sci fi flick
spacepatrolman 2 years ago
I mean, if you really get into it, it's got to be one of the most downright sexy symphonies ever written. Excuse the language, but I can't explain it any other way.
c3cubed 2 years ago 10
@c3cubed sexy is spot on. No excuse necessary
retrogamerdave 1 month ago
I've always loved this rather epic piece. Sometimes I wonder what drives a fellow to write something so driven like this, with an incredible soul.
It almost seems he was madly in love when he wrote it.
c3cubed 2 years ago 5
I can't wait to play this! The Youth Orchestra is going to be playing this alongside the Pro-Orchestra here! :D Second Flute for me! X-D
Maeomaeo34 2 years ago
interlochen michigan ,ahhh things great love the summer concerts
dillsqueeze 2 years ago
very cool symphony, except i played the 3rd trombone part which was about as boring as watching CSPAN
czer87 2 years ago 3
Ahh! So pretty! Brings back memories of Interlochen...
zattacks 3 years ago
Nice. We're playing this in Orchestra this semester.
MelloMan489 3 years ago