MEDLEY: Muppet Show Theme - Star Wars - National Anthems - a piano song

We live in dark times..... so here's a little comic rendition of The Muppet Show Theme. This pseudo patriotic version is mixed with American and English themes, add a little a Star Wars and off we go!

It was written around the time of the the bombings of Beirut City, Lebanon. Many countries have a terrible record at some point in history, my own being probably the worst over the last 500 years at least, and it saddens me (and I'm sure most people) to see such terror and destruction.

Themes included in the performance are.....

The Muppet Show Theme
America by Leonard Bernstein
The Star-Spangled Banner
God Save The Queen
If I Was A Rich Man - from Fiddler on The Roof
The Imperial March - Star Wars
Land Of Hope and Glory
Star Wars Theme
Grieg's Piano Concerto introduction.

It's all rather silly and I hope it doesn't offend anyone too much...
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The Muppet Show is a television program featuring a cast of Muppets, which was produced by Jim Henson and his team from Sesame Street. The show stars Kermit the Frog as a showrunner who tries to keep control of the antics of the other Muppet characters (and his temper), as well as keep the human guest stars happy and secure. The television show depicts a vaudeville- or music hall-style song-and-dance variety show, as well as the behind-the-scenes aspects of such a show.

The show was known for outrageous physical (slapstick), sometimes absurdist comedy, and particularly for using its puppet characters to create humorous parodies. Each show also featured a human guest star; after the show became popular, many celebrities were eager to perform with the Muppets on television and in film. By the end of its run, over one hundred guest stars had appeared on The Muppet Show.

Muppet performers over the course of the show include Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Louise Gold, Kathy Mullen, Eren Ozker, and John Lovelady. Jerry Juhl and Jack Burns were two of the show writers.

Kermit the Frog
Miss Piggy
Fozzie Bear
Scooter
Gonzo
The Swedish Chef
Rowlf the Dog
Dr Bunsen Honeydew
Beaker
Camilla
Sam the (American Bald) Eagle
Dr. Teeth
Sgt. Floyd Pepper
Janice
Animal
Zoot
Lips
Lew Zealand
Rizzo the Rat
Annie Sue
The Muppet Newsman
Foo-Foo, Miss Piggy's dog
Sweetums
Link Hogthrob
Dr. Julius Strangepork
Beauregard
Crazy Harry
Robin
Uncle Deadly
Pops
Marvin Suggs
George the Janitor
Mildred Huxtetter

Star Wars is a very famous series of films done by legendary director George Lucas. Unfortunately, his recent 3 attempts at making concluding the series (i.e episodes 1,2 and 3) are absolutely terrible.... which is a shame.

Main characters include

Darth Vader
Luke Skywalker
Princess Leia
Han Solo
C3P0
R2D2
and last but not least... Obi wan Kanob!i

The music for the original films (episodes 4-6) are among best ever film scores. John Williams.... you are the MAN!

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[darkmarkrammstein]

u fascist

[joolsscott]

Irony?

[SacreSins]

No Star Wars -.-!

[joolsscott]

@SacreSins

come on..... there's three Star Wars IV references. need to train those ears!!

darth vader's theme 2:35

star wars theme 4:22

star wars fanfare just before credits 5:52

[joolsscott]

this is one of my favourite tunes to pass time at the pump room. something in it for everyone!

cheers for your comments ;)

[m0n0RAIL]

Great! Satirical piano, I like it.

[mMsinza]

fantastic :)

[m00rtje]

I've played piano for quite some time during my life, but this guy knows his chords man.. WOW!! Respect!!

[JesseGuitar07]

sweet

[suckermc]

my god that was so aweome

[nazgulslayer74]

awesome, but it only has about 5 seconds of Star Wars. Why put Star Wars in the title?

[TweedleDee1]

Wow, you rock!

[Wolverine699]

Man.. that is sick... wow... sick

[lordoid]

I think think the Muppet Theme would be my favorite tune i want to learn if i had piano lessons ;) You could play this anywhere and it puts a smile on everybodys face. Great playing! Thanx!