ELO - instrumental medley from Xanadu

ALBUM MUSIC FROM Xanadu
ARTIST Jeff Lynne, Electric Light Orchestra (all songs written and produced by Jeff Lynne)
INSTRUMENTAL MEDLEY
To all you lovely people in the E.L.O. community all over the world, here is another medley.... clips from the Electric Light Orchestra's 'Xanadu' album, featuring just the instrumental tracks that really highlights the string and choir arrangements.

[@GulfCoastGuitarist]

I wish all of the ELO albums from El Dorado all the way through Out of thr Blue would be reissued as strictly instrumental orchestra mixes. With the original Louis Clark Orchestration and group instrumentation. I would buy every single one of them and listen to them every day.

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

I hope it will soon. It would be so great!!!!

[@johnnywalker1252]

Haría lo mismo y sería genial tener todos instrumentales

[@VinzKlortho]

Couldn’t agree more!! The instrumentals are beautiful

[@leealvarez6857]

Instrumentals only tracks !

[@raymondo6665]

A YT poster named ASH-II has posted a load of ELO songs with vocals removed.

[@norwoodbuilder7529]

Dear Lou Clarke, Jr. -- My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your dear father. We all have a huge debt of gratitude for the beautiful and inspiring music your father shared with us. May God bless your father's soul. Louis Clark -- Rest in Peace.

[@ErikDB6]

Incredible. A dream come true to hear Louis’ contributions to Xanadu this clearly. His orchestral work really made the album. Or at least the ELO side. Louis Clark, the unsung hero of ELO.

[@jlowry71]

I can't believe I'm just now discovering this... wow. If there ever was a Criterion-like release of an album this would be the kind of stuff you would find on it. Xanadu was the album when I was 9-years old in 1980 that made me a lifelong fan of ELO. I was hearing this rock band with this incredible orchestral sound and Louis Clark was the man who gave it that sound.

[@ez2me2009]

I can understand why some people here are having tears while listening to this medley. I am feeling emotional too because we can hear the strings so well in these excerpts from Xanadu. The ending theme from Xanadu is really something. It’s the part of the movie where Kira appears in a sparkle dress. The violins are so vibrant, it’s amazing. Thank you for giving us another dimension to this music. ❤️❤️❤️

[@nashvillespiker]

Jeff Lynne was truly inspired when he wrote this music. Brilliant.

[@BarnsleyTimelord]

Wouldn't be what it is without Louis Clark

[@kobold431]

Time stamps -------------------- All Over The World 0:00 The Fall 1:13 I’m Alive 2:40 Don’t Walk Away 4:03 Xanadu 5:25

[@nightskyedits8886]

GOAT thank you

[@user-cy1zt3qx5s]

What a nice music it is ! from JAPAN

[@electriclightlynnetrex6346]

Louis is an incredible string arranger. It was a gift from the Gods when Jeff met Louis and created this Incredible Music.

[@gustavogomezsoto5614]

My favorite song is I'm Alive

[@marya.3684]

Nobody better on this beautiful planet than Jeff Lynne! This is wonderful incredible music by a music wizard!

[@fieldion]

still listening to this beautiful arrangement in September 2021. Covid19....Be Gone !!!!

[@djpault]

Brilliant! What a way to celebrate Xanadu on it's 40th Anniversary,

[@ahwatukeeazdoctor5789]

Simply a song for driving in Southern Utah's Canyon country.

[@felixalegre7669]

Las fantasías que Jeff Lynne tenía en su cabeza, las hacía realidad Louis...y en fin...eso era la magia....

[@davidjones1423]

Louis you are fab thankyou

[@marcwielage4678]

Fantastic -- I wish MCA/UMG would go back and reissue the XANADU soundtrack with every track from the movie, plus extra bits like this. And as long as I'm wishing, how about a 5.1 surround remix, too?

[@markclifford9410]

This is such a treasure trove because the Orchestral part of ELOs music was being toned down in the mix later on and I think this album was the last to have a full Orchestral score. To hear it properly is amazing, as it is on any of their tracks from this period. If there are any more in the vaults, I'm sure us diehard fans would go crazy to hear them. Thank you so much for putting this together.

[@zarrowthehorse]

I really miss it in their recent music. The reason I love the band so much is because of the orchestra. Can't have ELO without the O

[@rustymackemingrancanaria6360]

I've removed my original ( nice) comment from a few months before your father sadly passed out of respect as it asked the question is there anything stopping your dad and Jeff doing another elo album. I'm so sorry for your loss and the music worlds loss ( I lost my dear dad 1 year ago. I know the pain) . A wonderful talent as heard on these beautiful but brief snippets of just some of his work. It will live on forever in our hearts and minds. Thank you.

[@user-wm8ds2yl2y]

Просто шикарно! Бессмертная музыка на все времена. Jeff lynne forever!

[@Taghkanic]

I remember reading years ago that in the last months of his life, John Lennon said he loved the song All Over the World (the instrumental track which kicks off this video).

[@user-qi7rz3lh8t]

Jeff Lynne, absolute genius!!!. Prior to them breaking up the Beatles agreed that should anything happen to one them then Jeff should be brought in as a replacement. The man can do no wrong!! Fantastic instrumental mix 👍👍

[@EltonoutoftheclosetOfficial]

It would be wonderful if the 'Xanadu' soundtrack was, like all the other studio albums, reissued in expanded CD form, with 'Drum Dreams' and Olivia's 'Fool Country' included... and in Japanese mini-LP/papersleeve format, please!! 🙏🙏

[@luisrugna4975]

I'm still crying.

[@vols_deep9886]

Rest In Peace Louis Clark ..

[@RingleaderOfTheLeos]

Im getting so emotional listening to this. The Fall is so touching.. superb songs, shiny uplifting string arrangements. Xanadu is Elo legend forever ❤️

[@nightisright1873]

Synth work on the fall is great

[@TheLemonShines]

pretty cool that such a talented band , i know mr lynne drove it but they were all top class the arrangments are superb such an inspiration to our band.

[@TheStarclipse]

☺️🖤😎🎵 Hooked On ELO

[@juancarlosramirez690]

Louis, you are brilliant!

[@popeyelegs]

This includes an alternate mix of the strings on Xanadu, which is very different than the released version. Much more bold with the strings playing very high. I like it better. It also has the string part at the outro of Don't Walk Away, which tragically on the release is part of the fade out.

[@mathewhorodner2000]

what a different sound - it was very nice; however, Xanadu is one of my favorite songs, so of course, the original is my preferred choice

[@maurimartinez8720]

Thank you very much...❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔝🙌🏻 🙌🏻🙌🏻...

[@dickvanmaanen9058]

I love all the music of ELO and the genius Jeff Lynne is.

[@thatDonOguy]

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this treasure! Especially THIS close to Xanadu's 40th anniversary! I hope the actual score is around the corner! Again, Thanks!!

[@catsofsherman1316]

Beautiful track. Fantastic arrangements. Makes me wish these two were really singing it to each other and this was just the beginning of a beautiful musical relationship.

[@jlee29170]

Marvelous.

[@damntuff62]

All I can say is wow,I would have bought this instead of the sung version back in 1980

[@tigermothproductions]

Always thought that Louis was the 'O' of ELO>.. amazing !

[@alangardner9960]

Yes the soundtrack of my life and yes Louis Clarke was the difference, from Eldorado to Xanadu this was when ELO was at its best. Jeff Lynne went in a simpler structure after that time but for me the period from 1973 until 1980 was the sound the made ELO.

[@martinrichens4409]

Many thanks Mr Clark!

[@ehspaul6106]

RIP Louis Clark

[@nightisright1873]

Love Mik Kiminski violin playing

[@timwingham8952]

Me too. Shame Mik Kaminski wasn't on this album

[@davidmacgregor5193]

@@timwingham8952True, Jeff Lynne had sacked the ELO string section before Xanadu was recorded.

[@timwingham8952]

@@davidmacgregor5193 Yep. Apparently by letter. Not Jeff's finest moment.

[@LoredanaLanzo-iq8ux]

Quindi, da quanto leggo, qui, già non c'erano più i validi e straordinari Orchestrali, ma è tutta opera del Maestro Richard Tandy. Senza nulla togliergli, gli Orchestrali non meritavano di essere messi fuori, tanto più che qui c'è molto di Orchestrale e gli ELO erano nati con lo scopo di essere orchestrale, tanto da chiamarsi così. Un gran dispiacere personale. Credo che Jeff Lynne se ne sia pentito in seguito, tanto da tornare sui suoi passi, anni dopo, anche se non erano più i miei amatissimi Hugh, Mel e Mick. Oltre all'insostituibile Kelly e lo straordinario Bev. 😢

[@marya.3684]

Musical genius forever !

[@maurimartinez8720]

Thank you very much...❤️❤️❤️

[@peregirbes4370]

Brilliant Lou! (-:

[@futurexp]

Gracias por este regalo, es maravilloso 🙏🙌✨🎆

[@JeffCooper10538]

🎶🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻❤️ outstanding!

[@kaztling]

Waited for so long to hear the orchestral part for all this songs, marvelous.

[@PajamasandMore]

Wow this is INCREDIBLE! My favorite album with my favorite artists. This is a gift! So amazing to hear. Thank you.

[@artxxx7832]

mike kaminsky....and louis clark.....good job

[@nightisright1873]

What a great tribute to your father !Love his work on Eldorado!

[@nightisright1873]

Hey has your Dad spoken to Jeff or any of the other members of ELO since the band broke up

[@rodrigochileno]

Oh my God This is absolutely outstanding...Best medley of my life

[@alcahallic4526]

Always felt that the album was considered an Olivia Newton-John release, ELO/Lynne did not get enough credit for their contribution. This music helps support my argument, thanks.

[@nightisright1873]

Lynne didn’t get enough credit the string section didn’t get enough credit .Nobody talks about the string section

[@toughenup1]

Stunning! - Would LOVE to hear the full length orchestral score

[@GerardBrauer-qy7vh]

Jeff Lynne The Genius on the Universe❤❤❤😂😂🎉

[@mariateresapedroagramunt2560]

Wonderful 👏👏👏🥰🎼😍🎼

[@elojim01]

Stunning, thanks for sharing Louis :-)

[@suzannearakanchi6028]

WWJLD 😎 Jeff Lynne would give 2👍 up!!!

[@ez2me2009]

WOW!!!!! (I'm speechless...)

[@norwoodbuilder7529]

This is the O in ELO. Oh how wonderfully pleasing to the ears this is.

[@ottaviomini6390]

Sorry but in every e.l.o album strings arragiaments are credited to Jeff lynne richard Tandy and Louis Clark. No E.L.O. without Jeff lynne. He wrote every thing words and music

[@norwoodbuilder7529]

@@ottaviomini6390 In 1974 Jeff Lynne wanted to bring a big sound to the ELO recordings, so he brought in Louis Clark as a string arranger and conductor. What happened next was magic -- the golden years of ELO (1974 - 1980). During these years ELO released their most commercially successful and beloved albums including Eldorado, Face the Music, A New World Record, Out of the Blue, Discovery, and the Xanadu soundtrack. Without Louis Clark there is no orchestra (Jeff cannot read/write musical notation and he cannot conduct an orchestra). Jeff is an AMAZING MUSICIAN and in my opinion the BEST EVER, but it took a team of very talented musicians to make the incredible ELO sound and Louis Clark is an esteemed member of that team -- he is the "O" in ELO.

[@ottaviomini6390]

@@norwoodbuilder7529 it is not so. you think this but reality is very difference because the Great louis clark is only orchestral director and helped jeff Lynne to writing strings. be will informed. You will read this everywhere. By

[@norwoodbuilder7529]

@@ottaviomini6390 The significant impact that Louis Clark had on ELO shows up not only in the lush orchestral sounds, but also in the album sales. All the best selling ELO albums and highest charting hits feature strings by Louis Clark. Louis has also done impressive work on his own, just take a look a Louis Clark's 1981 "Hooked on Classics" album which sold millions of copies and charted in the top ten in many countries -- the guy is amazing (I think he single handedly outsold the ELO Time album in 1981-82). There are some fans that like to give Jeff Lynne sole credit for ELO's success and he certainly deserves major credit, but please do not marginalize the other band members and especially Sir Louis Clark who will always be the "O" in ELO.

[@ottaviomini6390]

@@norwoodbuilder7529 ok very well. Alone in the universe and from out of nowhere after many many Sears un chart and one in num. 1. In all the date concert sold out every night. Sorry without louis clark. However the old e.l.o membra were very talentes musicans at the best

[@davidjenson1570]

I love this. These guys were awesome!

[@DavidM-dm8on]

Beautiful medley, thank you.

[@2095yourstruly]

Fantastic! Wonderful to hear the orchestral arrangements and your father's efforts and talents in more pronounced fashion on these backing tracks. Thank You for posting - keep them coming.

[@suzannearakanchi6028]

Missing ONJ😢🙅‍♀️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BrandyBarber]

This is amazing -- thank you for posting!

[@caydenrichards303]

Thank you. Love it. Such great music

[@olivedrah]

Beautiful ❤

[@ceciliameadowcroft6127]

Thanks for this, I’m a newb and this was the perfect introduction to something I may never truly understand 💜

[@thetoastinator]

Amazing work

[@jonteboe748]

FANTASTIC!!

[@DaveKellyRadio]

Fan bloody tastic!!!!!

[@trickbeat9178]

! WOW !

[@kriskruzo]

What a heartwarming mix . !!!!!Thank you very much . 👍

[@Fireonhigh]

Wow. This is fantastic. Thanks for the upload😀

[@santanicopandemos938]

Omg yazzzzzzz this is just just Yazzzzzzzzz

[@keithandrew8877]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing. I would love to hear the whole tracks in that format.

[@tony713elo]

Wow! Keep them coming Lou. Fantastic!!

[@ralphquinola9912]

This is absolutely amazing!

[@marioalbertodominguez4278]

Forma, fondo, brillo, genialidad... Qué maravilla!!!

[@marks2552]

If anyone could ever add a string section to something and turn it into a masterpiece, it is Jeff Lynne!!!!!

[@teddystacker]

Wonderful , please keep these coming , they are true gems

[@jannep17]

Amazingly well put together.

[@davidmas3296]

Beautiful!

[@user-mf1jt5iw5v]

This is the best of the West!

[@jesustorres7230]

La magia de Lynne-Clark. Sonido único, de una época úNica.

[@flashframe1966]

SO COOL

[@taarnasitka]

Its just fantastic, great job, muchas gracias Señor Clark.

[@odditer8498]

Thank you for this wonderful melody dude

[@porterranchgasblowoutmedia3634]

THANKS FOR POSTING ! this is GREAT !!!!!!

[@nightisright1873]

Hey can you do some string work for Alone in the Universe

[@swarlock]

Awesome!

[@BarnsleyTimelord]

I think Louis Clark should have song writing credits for this stuff.

[@nightisright1873]

He got credit for composing the string with Jeff and Richard

[@BarnsleyTimelord]

@@nightisright1873 Yes, but it's not in the same category as co-writer, which I think he should be.

[@nightisright1873]

@UC1JGFh3VARbxER8kD9DOU4g definitely but Jeff Lynne has to be fucking prick when it comes to music

[@nollypra2752]

But he didn't write any of it!

[@hernanpatrik4908]

Engineered. R.Mack.. (ELO and Queen)

[@DaleAmigaman]

Excellent! Made my day that did :)

[@tassienelson]

This is sooo awesome. Thank you soooo much.

[@peterstanton9070]

Is it 40 years ? Wow great combo of the elo side of the album..that's really old school..😀

[@jozzyglenlore]

This and the OTTB medley are simply awesome!! Never thought Id hear anything like this..........but then again, never thought Id see ELO at Wembley Stadium!! anything is possible! Im assuming is Louis Clark's son that has come across these(??) god I hope you come across some more!! Now, Elvis with the Royal Philharmonic, Roy Obison same, Rod Stewart same. About time Jeff's ELO had a go! :)

[@vcnbcn]

Amazing!!! Thank you

[@AngelSanchez-dk2fh]

Amazing