Blade Runner Suite // The Danish National Symphony Orchestra (Live)

#Galaxymphony #FilmMusicLive #DNSO #DavidBateson
Composed by Vangelis
Arranged and orchestrated by Thommy Andersson
Saxophone: Anders Banke
Narrator: David Bateson
In June 2017, The Danish Broadcast Corporation (DR) aired a concert called “Galaxymphony” performed by The Danish National Symphony Orchestra with the chamber choirs Hymnia and Camerata conducted by Anthony Hermus.
The music performed was soundtracks from a wide range of sci-fi movies
Featured composers were John Williams, James Horner, Eric Serra, Richard Strauss, Vangelis and Jerry Goldsmith.
Set design: Nikolaj Trap
Light design: Mikael Sylvest
Director of photography: Karsten Andersen
Executive Producer, idea and concept: Nicolai Abrahamsen
Performed and recorded in DR Koncerthuset
All rights reserved DR 2017

[@Johnatrelo]

Rest in peace Vangelis. :'( You inspired generations of artists around the world with your incredible music.

[@rodrigonagamine4499]

Go with the wings of God

[@elisapaim8198]

Insubstituível.....único.❤...Vangelis.

[@elisapaim8198]

Toca a alma...vai fundo ao coração....essa trilha sonora é única...❤

[@lars277]

After I watch Blade Runner I never forgot the music. As soon as the theme music was available, I bought it.

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

He always will. In centuries to come his music will still be delighting audiences all over the galaxy!

[@phillipdycaico5949]

Maybe the most beautiful music in a sci-fi movie. My wife passed last December. It was one of her favorites. We don’t know how much time we have.

[@kawaii7653]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@phillipdycaico5949]

@@kawaii7653 Thank You, your name reminds me to book a trip to Kawaii soon.

[@BleedForTheWorld]

We really do not. My condolences.

[@phillipdycaico5949]

@@BleedForTheWorld Thank You

[@davidaynes5023]

No word's. I can't possibly imagine. My wife of twenty year's, is my best friend as well. Best wishes.

[@Vilppy]

Rest in peace, Rutger Hauer

[@jawless7616]

His is my favorite monologue of all time.. and then to find out RH made it all up the night before.

[@thunderstruck5484]

That’s the first thought I had thanks

[@w9gb]

... and Futurist Designer (Visionary), Syd Mead (Dec. 30, 2019).

[@tclane3173]

Rachel's Song?

[@jawless7616]

@@tclane3173 "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe."

[@cesaralbertobocanegrablanc6167]

"All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die". AWESOME!!!!

[@fpepefpepe3167]

R.I.P. Rutger Hauer :( . His improvisation at the end of the movie was excellent to feel the movies's meaning.

[@sanityassassin8161]

Absolutely! For me, Blade Runner has always been about those last few lines... They sum up both the beauty and the futility of life.k

[@DJKickstarter]

And as of now, R.I.P. Vangelis, his music will live on forever.

[@alfredomirabelliful]

@and321nowyep, but it was his idea.

[@DjTonioRoffo]

@@alfredomirabelliful He improvised on the lines he was supposed to say. it worked out magnificently.

[@SuperSpacedream]

It was not only excellent but genius

[@bladecrawler1684]

I would love to visit a concert like this. They don't just play the music, but reenact the atmosphere of a movie. Brilliant!

[@dextc]

I go once a year.. The experience is mindblowing! I tell you.. My eyes teard up when they played Braveheart theme.. it's like the sound penetrates your core when you have it right infront of you.. I highly recommend it!

[@bladecrawler1684]

@aage bundgaard Lucky you!

[@lostcause78]

Do they do movie suites like this often? I would love to experience it.

[@ladycedthia]

@@lostcause78 August 14-17 2024 they have ‘A Night at the Oscars’.

[@lostcause78]

@@ladycedthia Thank you for informing me!

[@agnezahegyi508]

VANGELIS was a GENIUS.!!

[@Sennesation]

That single saxophone though. Utterly beautiful.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

That man was born to play sax

[@jeandemontebello3223]

Stunningly beautiful

[@jlevan1996]

Yeah, damn, how does he do that!?

[@TheStrmcliffae46]

yes

[@rmromanko]

@@jlevan1996 Master class in breath control, tone, and pitch. Coming in softly on pitch with clean tone is extremely difficult. It takes a lot of practice and very consistent reeds.

[@vedantdesai1]

The first movie that popularized cyberpunk as a genre!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

All these people were born to play, sing, talk and crumble paper. Such a joy to watch and listen to.

[@TheMadmax0609]

This movie came out way before its time... 38 years later and the music still sounds as beautiful as it did in 1982.

[@Kuarinofu]

Agent 47 is narrating Blade Runner for me, this is surreal

[@Anacronian]

No this is heaven.

[@unap16]

Glad I am not the only to notice this. Perhaps all this dialog will show up as an easter egg in the next Hitman entry.

[@agffans5725]

Not all that surprising, because the Hitman games are made by the Danish video game developer IO Interactive who hired the actor and voice actor David Bateson to do the voice of Agent 47 ... Bateson was originally born in South Africa but has lived permanently in Denmark since 1992, working as an actor and narrator in lots of Danish TV series and movies. So the DR1 (and National) Symphony Orchestra, which is the Danish equivalent to English BBC1 Symphony Orchestra, also make use of him and his skills as narrator.

[@dustysparks]

He also does work (or did work) for PBS's Frontline programs

[@MissBehaven1974]

@@agffans5725 ok du gamle røver.. du rammer plet men jeg er ikke AGF fan, men nok en idiot der tror på et andet hold

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

One of the best sound tracks ever by the great Vangelist.

[@duggiechester]

Danish National Symphony Orchestra simply the best! I remain astounded every time I listen.

[@vidarvaggen]

This is one of the coolest, most emotional and most beautiful musical performances I’ve ever seen. Thanks to the musicians, the choir and the actor. Well done, you lovely crazy danes.

[@alisinc0001]

I was at the premiere of Blade Runner at the Edinburgh Festival in 1982. I was captivated then and I still am with the film and the music. This orchestra is truly sublime.

[@Frej84]

The guy talking is wonderful

[@jbraxton147]

David Bateson. Agent 47, dawg. Gotta love him.

[@Pitagora72]

When cinema was music and music was cinema. Unforgettable. This made those times more magic.

[@leeroyjenkins7546]

Anyone else have a tonne of goosebumps?

[@smpadda]

Goosebumps on goosebumps!

[@tombrydson781]

Leeroy Jenkins me

[@tomatari]

i couldn't even breathe during tears in rain

[@Buran288gto]

Every. Single. Time.

[@TheStrmcliffae46]

I do

[@michaeldevose8923]

To the percussionist rattling the paper, bravo. To the entire orchestra. What a way to perform the great Vangelis' music.

[@noodlesdo1]

„All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain“

[@DaiElsan]

Crumpled paper to make the sound of rain. Brilliant.

[@donmcbass]

To produce Vangelis with a live orchestra/choir is an awesome achievement. Fabulous.

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

RIP the most spectacular composer of our times, Maestro Vangelis unforgettable, fans are invited to bring a tribute, get together and enjoy such visionary soundtracks, heavenly delight fans

[@PIERCED6966]

Vangelis made this movie so atmospheric, still my favourite movie to this day.

[@joeyd1404]

the saxophone here is truly magical, and criminally underrated in our time.

[@WondrousLanternProductions]

I've always found that the saxophone is a brilliant instrument. I love its range. I love its style and sound. I love every piece of sax music I've heard (when it's used seriously).

[@elisapaim8198]

The Sax had its heyday in the 80s...in fact it was the sexy instrument of the time...wonderful...

[@AaronEllisOfficial]

Absolutely love how they did the rain sound fx live instead of using a recording

[@microtecsolucionestecnolog4880]

Simply beautiful concert!!!

[@thomasblock1882]

The sax is magical!

[@NJTDover]

So was the sex 😊

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

that sax is just out of this world.

[@luismiguelrodriguez1080]

8:19. Batty: I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

[@Goorlel]

great voice

[@TheBatNick2024]

One ofthe greatest quotes in film history

[@jliuatl]

Rutger wrote those lines. RIP.

[@KrzysztofNowacki]

@@TheBatNick2024 Yes. That is one of the most iconic scene of all movies. It is hard to believe that it was a improvisation od Hauer's. Such a great actor.

[@makethman007]

amazing phrase so deep and meloncholical

[@pedro7g5]

David Bateson's voice is so amazing, dude!

[@ivanbogdanovic7885]

The voice of the "Hitman" ;)

[@GilmoreDK]

@@ivanbogdanovic7885 And "face"

[@runemaster96]

I LOVE how they incorporate dialogue

[@CobaltBob]

That was beautiful and moving, something I don't say very often.

[@alexanderteuman7273]

Thank you, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, to hear and see an another version of the best movie-moments in cinema-history. 8:20 the Rutger Hauers words, every Nerd becomes tears in the eye; who knows Gandhi and the 100 Oscars. DNSO playes and the wonderfol Singers shows movie cinema history. A wonderful tribute to this fantastic masterpiece.

[@KirkSwanum]

One of the sweetest saxophone solos ever written.

[@ednitram]

A new instrument is born: crushing paper. Sounds like rain, falling on tears.

[@jamesliu8101]

Looks like a handkerchief, teasingly waved at your crying face.

[@aK1baby]

they come up with a lot of stuff too recreate sounds with pretty "simple" (but of course effective) methodes. i really like their creativity!

[@johnries5593]

Good percussionists do that.

[@2cv500]

How do you tune a sheet of paper ?

[@MissBehaven1974]

the danish national symphony orchestra allways play with new tools, instruments and bling to make it fun... also for themself

[@Folap]

Wow! This performance captures the magical ambiance of the world Bladerunner takes place in.

[@tylerdurden6334]

that saxophonist looked like he was in physical pain, literally. love blade runner (the final cut)

[@apatheticallyconcerned6574]

Yeah, his left hand was shaking like crazy.

[@HerrWeberMFT]

There is something magical about the wait and anticipation for the sax EVERY TIME that makes me feel like I am hearing it for the first time, 10th million time, and forever, drifting away...

[@GiovanniCanzanella]

Holy moly, now I have to rewatch to whole movie for the thousandth time

[@fredericvallieres1751]

Such a beautiful rendition of this masterpiece. The soundtrack was simply as grandiose as the movie.

[@mangalouco]

It's a Wonderful movie that should be seen by everyone and its soundtrack appreciated. Congratulations

[@Shaun137]

"Do you like our owl". Brilliant film, took me nearly 4 decades to eventually watch it. This medley is absolutely wonderful.

[@olaokolaok]

The chorus is insane, it sounds like an electronic sample, how are they did freaking coordinated wow.

[@anilovesmeemee]

Oh my. There are no words to express my awe and wonder at this lovely piece which honors an absolutely iconic movie and soundtrack, and of course Roy Batty/Rutger Hauer, RIP. Thank you ever so much.

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

Any of the concerts performed by these wonderful musicians is worth listening to multiple times. With headphones or large 3way speakers.

[@charlie7mason]

You have no idea how much I missed this video disappearing from KZbin. I looked everywhere and couldn't find it. I am now at peace.

[@MissBehaven1974]

re uploads.. sure, but this one belongs to another re uplploader.. I dont take credit, he or her should.. I.m just spacing though

[@klaskatt]

My favorite movie of all time, lost track of how many times i seen it, a couple of hundreds times surely ;) . Wonderful play by this Danish ensemble. RIP Vangelis, your music will live 4 ever in people's hearts and souls ❤️❤️ 🎹🎼🎵🎵🎼❤️❤️🎹❤️❤️

[@gianclaudiopalazzolo5156]

An absolute masterpiece by Vangelis; should had won the Oscar, but, oh well....

[@Хишгээ-з8и]

Even the movie was overlooked and underrated at the time of it's release. Only years after they have realized that they'd made mistake

[@gianclaudiopalazzolo5156]

@@Хишгээ-з8и I agree. I don't like to call everything a masterpiece, but in this case is completely justified. The deep meaning of the theme/plot, photography, soundtrack....

[@jawless7616]

Vangelis would be proud..

[@Massivecarcrash]

Well he's still alive so he's probably seen it.

[@richardt3371]

@@Massivecarcrash From behind a sofa, cringing, I would imagine. All kinds of nasty.

[@SuperKnower]

Jawless:He´s heard it.The copyright law demands his agreement to perform public not to mention record.:)

[@Luka1180]

@@richardt3371 Care to elaborate and be constructive?

[@slowswimmer9169]

I would dare to say that this piece means a lot for the saxophonist...

[@danmangaming1919]

The original and only version of this on the internet was taken down a while ago! Thanks for reuploading!!!

[@debbiedamianobillirakis4175]

I looked for this desperately it played in my mind after losing my beloved Son, it reminds of my Son still being here, alive, when I was very content then but then I LOST IT. THANK YOU for uploading it again. I love this but I love the OST and Vangelis. Earth a rare album by him is amazing as well. Some very old stuff!☮😊

[@lopiklop]

@@debbiedamianobillirakis4175 Same here after I lost my best friend, he loves David Bateson, I love Blade Runner. I was very upset

[@sterredeweert9517]

Debbie Damiano Billirakis, may your son rest in peace.

[@sterredeweert9517]

Lopiklop, may your friend rest in peace as well.

[@debbiedamianobillirakis4175]

I got a little frantic for awhile then I found it glad I kept searching I love everything about Blade Runner OST and I love Vangelis.

[@dougieladd]

Everytime I hear the "Time to Die" speech... I fill up... like tears.... in the rain... just splendid work.

[@pho3nix-]

Love how they included the vocal interludes

[@007bogossemre007]

IMO it's not complete without it. I'm glad they included it, as well.

[@pinoangiolini7956]

That was an incredible performance ! My deepest compliments to the musicians of this Orchestra, and the choir, and the actor👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😎. Joseph Angiolini , from Italy😎

[@hzlwrbrhm2783]

Simply phenomenal. The film and Vangelis's music was a perfect combination

[@swanvictor887]

Perhaps some of the most beautiful music ever created for film, performed with charisma by this amazing ensemble. Bravo, just, Bravo....

[@N4SATOMDK]

RIP. Rutger. You will never be lost in time, like tears in the rain! You are missed in this looneytoon world!

[@josephwanjiku6853]

The DNSO is absolutely totally utterly amazing. Long may they provide audible joy.

[@ivansanjivlazar7677]

Wow, how majestic is this..Y'all its David Bateson, the voice of Hitman who reads the opening lines!! (A most mindblowing crossover I should admit) Thanks for reading folks, stay amazing..

[@redbank542]

Best move sound track ever

[@Helmutlozzi]

I love that you got Bateson to add his voice to so many of your concerts. His voice is phenomenal.

[@squeekyshoez7712]

Helmut Ouzi It’s the Voice of an Assassin ;)

[@ICTS22]

Blade Runner is my favorite soundtrack of all time. I only just found this tonight and It's amazing. I have no words. I used to go to the symphony a few times every year when I was in grade school and this just bring back a wave of nostalgia that I am overwhelmed.

[@MissBehaven1974]

what a lovely sax...

[@didierleseault6848]

Rudger Hauer, acteur exceptionnel dans un blade runner exceptionnel, merci beaucoup monsieur Ridley Scott pour tout ces films qui nous font rêver.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@brucedugdale6458]

I named my son (now 20) Vangelis. He is a firefighter and rides a Chariot of Fire for real.

[@gordonspond]

I named my son Nicholas after Nicola Tesla.

[@Ragingmarmot]

I named my son Harrison, after Harrison Ford. Small world.

[@aarondaniels8428]

Nobody cares.

[@tctyt]

You cared enough to comment. 🤡

[@sweetestbluebird]

Oh wow ❤

[@mrblk1981]

This is absolut amazing whats going on. This Orchestra is the best i ever heard

[@royc9357]

I’ve always loved this soundtrack from the original movie - but this version is so pure and beautiful- I’ve always wanted to do a mix of Rutger Hauer’s voice and this music to play at my own funeral- I think I may have just found it - Bravo I have tears in my eyes

[@Marco-vi3tf]

RIP VANGELIS thank for your beautiful music

[@burthuffman2802]

This is such a masterpiece. So beautifully done. I've watched this 50 times.

[@dannydadude]

beautiful. the world needs more beautiful.

[@joethecounselor]

What an amazing tribute to my favorite soundtrack and movie composer. I'm always game for a fresh take on Vangelis and this movie. Well done.

[@nymets73]

RIP Vangelis... I know you were welcomed into the afterlife with one of your amazing pieces of music..... This suite performed by the DNSO is chillingly awesome....

[@sandrathorpe9415]

The inclusion of choir and orchestra was marvelous. Would love to have been in attendance.

[@fernandoresendiz7401]

Damn I'm in shock watching and listening blade runner by this ensemble, I'm crying for the memories really impressed and my heart is pumping too much!!!!😍😍😍😍🎵❤️🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@lamourstrong9837]

Such a beautiful performance, thank you for this depth of emotion within this rendition. The xylophone is to die for! The vocal accompaniment divine, along with the piano. The harp, the strings, the percussion all nail it! Finally, that saxophone... wow. Oh yes, David.. atmospheric...

[@lohphat]

It's a vibraphone -- it and the glockenspiel are metallic; the xylophone and marimba are wooden. hub.yamaha.com/whats-the-difference-between-vibraphone-glockenspiel-and-chimes/

[@TurntableTV]

10 minutes and 33 seconds of perfection. I would give anything to hear this live.

[@renegabelgaardlund95]

Audio. Vision. Skills. Just amazing. Bravo

[@chuckcribbs3398]

I have to listen to this again, it’s chock full of hidden sounds. Excellent compilation!

[@deepkasta7]

“It’s too bad she won’t live. But then again, who does?”

[@jawless7616]

Only after my wife died of cancer at 28 did I I truely understand this line. One of the best.

[@Markus-dt5oe]

@@jawless7616 Sorry for your loss.

[@deepkasta7]

@@jawless7616 :( sorry for the loss brother

[@Laeadern]

So very sorry for your loss.

[@chermebrownsauce]

@@jawless7616 bless your heart! U'll meet her again.....but not yet!

[@TioSander2016]

That's why I love Vangelis' work! It makes you reach beyond the stars, if you let your imagination fly!!

[@tomreynolds2853]

Incredibly beautiful

[@BN-hx3ev]

Repose en paix Vangelis un compositeur incroyable magnifique

[@Elyannia]

2:24 on it's magical and so intimate yet tender, I love Vangelis and this performance.

[@colinmckinnon6347]

ALL THOSE MOMENTS WILL BE LOST LIKE TEARS IN RAIN, CLASSIC MOVIE, CLASSIC SOUNDTRACK, RIP ROY

[@trence5]

Nice to see an alto sax in a orchestra once in a while.

[@Жан.джазмен]

4:20 hands emocionally trembling, thanks all of you, and Sir. Vangelis!

[@BrianChappie]

Amazing performance! One of my favorite films.

[@richyw959]

Undoubtedly one of the best movies and scores of all time

[@1512592011]

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

[@williamtrevizani3558]

tears and rain... beautiful

[@KylerURAL]

This brings tears in my eyes.

[@Anacronian]

This is what the internet was made for.

[@larshenriksen4988]

This is just too good to let go. Keep coming back to it

[@gazamidori2866]

I cry every time. This is perfectly timed

[@emile1365]

Beautiful. This track always brings a tear to my eye.

[@bazwillrun]

As a fan of the original film and soundtrack im speechless..how did they do this ?...phenomenal

[@Laeadern]

Holy hell, could music be more powerful and moving...simply stunning.

[@mathildejensen3285]

What an amazing atmosphere DR' s( the national danish radio and tv public service channel) orchestra makes. The saxofonplayer is an aclaimed jazz musian and used to plays in DR' s Big band orchestra. He is ridiculous talented. This Vangelis music is still out of the earth beautifull and makes my spine tingle. And what a treat with actor David Bateson who lives in Denmark and is also the voice of Hitman 1,2 and 3. He spoke Rudger Haugers word with such feeling. Amazing performance all around.