Godzilla Eats Las Vegas! (Eric Whitacre) - Bel Canto Choir Vilnius

[@ethandunn7026]

This is without a doubt the stupidest and most hilariously fun piece I’ve ever played

[@bunchrobinsllp9399]

Ranks right up there with PDQ Bach!

[@nathanwilson5869]

Hello Ethan dunn

[@azulelectrico.]

Stupidity and taste is subjective, it already belongs to the cultural heritage of humanity.

[@bread_girl_jane]

keep in mind this is the guy who wrote lux aurumque, ghost train, and october. three absolutely gorgeous pieces, and then this. this entire piece is literally a shitpost and i can't stop listening to it.

[@culbycove4963]

And then you find out the melody line for the opening of Ghost Train was a numerical device based on an ex girlfriend’s phone number 💀

[@BobbyJCFHvLichtenstein]

I love how happy Eric Whitacre looks

[@lindy6803]

He's always that happy when he's conducting

[@johnnytheyoungmaestro]

He's showing the passion that not just he, but the entire orchestra has for this performance. :)

[@MorgaineRiddlePrince]

Being a choir practise, "now scream, now bark like a dog". Lol

[@BlakkAxe99]

GASP! AARGH!!

[@jaredstaten5722]

Still in disbelief that he also wrote October and lux arumque, incredible.

[@TurningP1nk]

Aghhh the seniors in my school played this for spring music night this year and it was the best way to end off the first seniors graduating from music😭 such memories bro I get so much nostalgia from listening to this even though the music night was only just a few weeks before now😭

[@BlakkAxe99]

I think the most difficult part about performing this as a choir is to not lose your voice while doing the screams lmao

[@Cernumospete]

Or start laughing.

[@megalomaniacalHalide]

Possibly one of the most fun songs to play I have ever heard in my life. Eric Whitacre is a friggin genius!

[@chuckbeatty1399]

I had a chance to perform this in high school for my senior year spring concert. Honestly, one of my favorite memories.

[@jnog_me]

Easily the BEST version of this piece I've listened to!!!

[@leungyatchun9552]

5:36 Tchaikovsky piano concerto no.1

[@ReachingTheBottom]

THANK YOU

[@kagitsune]

I love all the little quotations. It sounds more like Godzilla is eating New York than Las Vegas, but I'm into it. We need this performed at the Proms next year!

[@brandonpozzo]

I still cannot believe this is a real thing... XD

[@izabelaberesova558]

I was just thinking that.

[@beccleemusic3132]

Eric Whitacre really said im bored imma make a shit post

[@jenkinsfamily2229]

Ok but the three note Godzilla theme is super good, like it needs to be in a Godzilla film

[@majcrash]

An amazing choir conducted by the composer. What more could anyone ask? Fantastic!

[@TheIanF]

10:02 "Shrimp!"

[@BlakkAxe99]

Fun Fact: According to the score, it is „Scwing“.

[@foocett]

a guide for anyone not paying attention the beginning: B O P about a minute in: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 2ish minute mark: B I G S U S P E N C E 2:18 The choir is very proud could this was all the suspense was about? 2:30 ish B A S S 3ish minute mark V I B R A T O 3.1 ish minute mark I check my spelling of vibrato 3:30 S C R O M also 3:30 I am reminded that I'm wearing headphones at max volume rest of the song TL;DR

[@foocett]

@@Willdrenner very kind stranger

[@zachfruin7684]

This is stupid done so incredibly right. Sometimes music is just fun and can still be something of a masterpiece lol

[@ijrivera2401]

5:38 to 6:15 is the most beautiful stretch of music I have ever heard in my entire life, and it complements the grandeur of Godzilla and this entire masterfully chaotic piece SO well, it's unreal.

[@ikeeichenberg9068]

What the hell was Whitacre on when he composed this and can I have some?

[@lindy6803]

He wasn't on anything lmao. He just kinda made it for no reason lol

[@mathewsilva7575]

@@lindy6803 He Made It Because His Kid Made A Drawing Of Godzilla And He Asked What It Was And His Kid Said "It's Godzilla Eating Las Vegas

[@lindy6803]

@@mathewsilva7575 cool!!!!

[@mathewsilva7575]

@@lindy6803 I Now Have Figure Out What I Said Was False I Heard This New\ Thing From Him On A Zoom Call, It Wasn't His Son As His Son Was Born 10 Years later It Was Just To Get Under Someone's Skin Cause They Were Saying That Witicare Should Make Something Serious So He Was Like "Oh Ya I'll Make Something Serious Alright"

[@lindy6803]

@@mathewsilva7575 lmao I met him via ZOOM in August

[@Gnahtte]

13:37 watch the bottom right hand corner for the woman who turns into a ghoul

[@lukeashworth349]

The scream at 3:13 got me so shook

[@regina7638]

T trans Siberian or orchestra

[@OldUKAds]

Got me. So. Shook. What?

[@JohnJApanovitch]

This. Blew. My. MIND!!! Holy cow, this was incredible! Who knew Mr. Whitacre could've composed such a dramatic piece? I'm outstanded!!!

[@Talonistrying]

Playing October with my high school's wind symphony and my teacher mentioned this piece during practice. It might honestly be the best thing I've ever heard-

[@ingriddurden3929]

Hilarious ! This choir deserves an Oscar

[@ewsmr2959]

This is what happens when composing meets god

[@blackfireacid315]

11:02 felt like Mars a little maybe felt the planet's in his creation by Gustav lmao

[@kazotsky_king8517]

It’s Morse code

[@thomasjenkinscomposer]

100 percent on purpose. Pulling from Holst has been a tool for film composers for a long time, and Whitacre's taking a parody angle at film music with this piece.

[@gabrybench4780]

A wonderful crazy composition, not easy to play not easy to sing...

[@nickg2759]

cant be a gamer without a RGB choir

[@Likes_Trains]

best comment

[@maxxo6782]

This is the guy who made lux aurumque

[@ferce889]

around 5:25 im reminded very much of the rite of spring hahaha

[@colecoufal4100]

Gregory Thompson I’m in music memory and I have both of the songs but yes it does sound like rite of spring!! 😀

[@ericahylemon8338]

Chaotic. Epic. Magnificent. Ridiculous. Marvelous. Thrilling.

[@elinahagakallevik820]

I don't know what this is, but I do not regret listening.

[@lak4869]

Great work!

[@davekanak]

STOP IT...I CAN'T STAND IT...NO NO NO....I LOVE IT! Bet if somebody asks Eric what kind of music he likes, it takes him two hours to answer. :)

[@colinz24067]

4:07 Godzilla!! 4:11 Goooo MUMBO

[@ondellonoya]

GENIUS!

[@bread_girl_jane]

4:38 the dog got eaten :(

[@candiceadley369]

Jack Rysavy omg lmao rip

[@FearlessFlier7994]

Actually I think it got squished

[@bretts8070]

I loved every second of this! I've seen it three times now in 2 days and... yeah, just an absolute joy!

[@coloraturaElise]

Everybody's having a great time, as it should be!

[@RetroLizardMan]

Dude we might play this in my wind ensemble and IM SO EXCITED

[@giancarloscarvajal5190]

I do not get people that classify this as shit, it is, from my perspective, an alternative way to compose, and it is enjoyable. Not every day has to be the same.

[@anthonyp1414]

I doubt they were able to complete rehearsals with a straight face

[@BlakkAxe99]

I actually performed this piece in the choir last year and no, it is not possible to do with a straight face

[@themiddleones11]

Try performing this as a 16 year old...

[@m.nievesgarcia9818]

Expectacular, bravo al director, orquesta y coro.

[@majesticchinchilla8692]

The conductor is having so much fun!😂

[@iancurlyfries837]

He composed the piece too

[@charvakaelysium2414]

Amazing!! Great fun.

[@sebastianenjcb193]

This is giving me LaLa Land vibes and also a little bit of Gershwin also..😂

[@lkultra2248]

Who knew Eric Whitacre was a Godzilla fan

[@kerrycoleman8395]

The roars..🤤

[@Eternal_Afton]

9:30 Time stamp for self

[@matthewdexter2007]

9:25 Leningrad

[@ToastedCigar]

This is such an ingenious piece :D

[@WHALEx3]

1:38 the girl on the right is too into it lmao.

[@lbproductions622]

2:31 dude. FUCK YES

[@jenkinsfamily2229]

This is the greatest shitpost ever

[@Jay_Joshi]

How do these people do all this? 😁🤔 Funny and amazing.

[@BlakkAxe99]

The score for this is quite amazing because it gives quite accurate descriptions of what you should do :D

[@laddiexox182]

YALL IM PLAYING THIS....AND IM IN GRADE 10

[@maggielee4241]

laddie xox1 that’s awesome! I played it last semester and it was awesome! I got to be the dog haha

[@megalomaniacalHalide]

Lucky you! I got to play the Ghost Train Triptych in 12th grade, he's probably one of my favourite composers ever.

[@Ardjano234]

So much fun

[@zeromech1450]

Anyone know the source material at 8:20

[@thomasjenkinscomposer]

Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel

[@e73-q2d]

1:11 piccolo solo

[@arethafrancys]

WWWWOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rexyelreydelasbestiaselcaz5573]

GODZILLA

[@mckenziehaskin7557]

2020 summarized

[@lokiiscool559]

You are so right

[@rexyelreydelasbestiaselcaz5573]

GODZILLA GODZILLA GODZILLA

[@rexyelreydelasbestiaselcaz5573]

4:00

[@Ardjano234]

11:05 Phillip Glass on violin?

[@steelers3321]

Anyone notice the conductors face throughout?

[@メッゾピアノ-r9x]

日本人見てる人ー✋

[@ericxue3244]

BASED

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

It's rubbish, but very very very clever rubbish!!! Loved it.

[@llamapocolypes2875]

I 100% agree

[@lindy6803]

I think he was going to or did use a garbage can full of glass to simulate buildings being crushed

[@hidalg_0]

godzilla

[@beatrizdemello5370]

I'm confused...

[@AntoinneBarnes]

is this some sort of parody?? its the only way one can explain all the "lifting" Whitacre has so blatantly committed!!

[@randomnickify]

...its choir singing GODZILLA...I'm sure its deadly serious :D

[@thomasjenkinscomposer]

This entire piece is a parody of bad film scores. Every lift Whitacre does here is completely tongue-in-cheek.

[@davy2005]

I love this song but it's too long

[@bm4114]

He always gives liszt realness. This isn’t a compliment.

[@mister_stoney]

this is a musical shit- post change my mind

[@franciscoaragao5398]

What a bad old music ... 200 yars of ocidental musi to that?

[@artofmusic303]

Yawn. Whitacre is an overrated composer.

[@thehutch1674]

I simply refuse to believe that anyone can listen to this and respond with “yawn.” It simply just bends the laws of physics