Theme from Mission Impossible - Folsom Lake Symphony

The Folsom Lake Symphony performs the "Theme from Mission Impossible" by Lalo Schifrin, arranged by Calvin Custer. "Hollywood Hits" concert on June 5, 2016 at the Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom CA. Peter Jaffe, Music Director and Conductor.

[@clyde642006]

Bravo!! They played the hell outta that!! “This message will self destruct in 15 seconds!”

[@impossible9599]

It's 2 months 😂

[@atheeoslsarkkos7739]

it's 3 now

[@poza55555]

4 months now.. please self destruct!

[@Mario-mz2bj]

He's not gonna destroy it, he has so many likes

[@rohankurani4974]

5 seconds

[@nanuckdogg3338]

Music starts at 2:23

[@anggianfandu7209]

Thanks

[@pandeeswaranm9179]

Hey thanks dude

[@amirreza1209]

easy maker /:

[@maldino2917]

Thanks mate

[@scrap8660]

Nanuck Dogg mah man thanks

[@CHRISRepAZ]

Takes me back to the show. I watched it with my mom and dad.

[@J.P.MistaPista]

My daughter's got addicted to this theme, she listens to it even in the bath, and I'm so proud I showed it to her! :-D

[@deiladrineda2447]

Makes her not late for school or maybe online class

[@ErenYeager-yt3bf]

You have done your job well as a parent

[@HansDelbruck53]

Your daughter's 47.

[@J.P.MistaPista]

@@HansDelbruck53 What makes you think that? She's less than half that age.

[@HansDelbruck53]

@@J.P.MistaPista Just exercising my funny bone.

[@rustysteam]

The great thing about life is....you can stumble across something wonderful, like this KZbin clip, and have it lift your spirits for days.

[@stephenwoodward8083]

Agreed. and it did just that!

[@moodini99]

That comment has significantly lowered my spirits

[@joeytam5980]

Yes, it is. Agree no more. A few day ago, I myself alone celebrate a local holiday and I searched this song and found this version. It raised my spirit up. What a enjoyable leisure activity alone!

[@lancesligar6439]

Stanly Blacks orchestra playing slaughter on Tenth Avenue does it for me Every time.

[@EnergeticWaves]

I don't believe in spirits

[@chordsofgratitude2073]

Music starts at 2:19; lovely lead in story by the conductor.....love this song, thanks for posting! I want this as my ringtone!!!!

[@TheBananaDude]

Tysm I didn’t feel like listening to words

[@marksheenbercasio6528]

No! It starts at 2:23

[@suriyanarayananjanakiraman1127]

I like to have a physical companion for chatting, engaging and also stay in touch with others may be blood relations, linked in members, through formal conversations and also through informal unconventional talks

[@rusgib3648]

Yes! The actual original... AND full version! Bravo!

[@SOUND387]

It's so amazing watching people of all ages, people with classic education, playing Mission Impossible theme and really enjoying it! Cause it's all about music in the end..

[@cindyparkhurst7651]

Bloody brilliant. This is the original sound. Awesome orchestra and a brilliant and enthusiastic conductor. Love it. X

[@hudsony777]

I like his commentary, too.

[@saltspringrailway3683]

Look up the 007 theme - awesome.

[@valeriedizon3897]

Yes. That is the original sound (theme song) of Mission Impossible tv series.

[@ericli6002]

i still believe this is the best version out of all Misson Impossible theme musics

[@Sumi922]

Goosebumps now and everytime I watch this.

[@richardclarke376]

that guy is awesome, he loves this music almost as much as I do ! LALO SCHIFRIN for the win ! ! !

[@IAmJoeJericho]

This is my theme when I get into the kitchen and attempt to make dinner for the fam.

[@flabby6329]

Joe Z this made me laugh so hard lol

[@cliffhigson7581]

But does the dinner self destruct if not made in time for the family?🤔😉

[@thebammer5166]

@@cliffhigson7581 Mine would. This message will self-destruct in 5 sec.....................BAMM!

[@ManuelDiaz-on7tg]

That's funny....ha ha ha!!!

[@heididietrich9800]

@@cliffhigson7581 only if it's burned. Lol

[@ewaf88]

Excellent cover but I was disappointed the orchestra didn't go up in smoke at the end

[@heididietrich9800]

Lol

[@antonioperthamboy7208]

LOL funny

[@user-fw6zn2yq1t]

M3 2

[@redhedkev1]

It was acid man

[@hortencejones7404]

..😂😂😂

[@dawsonlehmann4852]

So cool, you don't realize how many instruments are playing in this theme. The sense of urgency is this best best part of the theme the way it comes out. Hats off to Lalo. I grew up with this original series. "Good morning Mr. Phelps...."

[@franaydelott2734]

This version "lights the match" for me.

[@rickwarrick3092]

Lalo Shifrin... still going strong at 90! 5 grammys ... what a great version!

[@Hambone571]

When television shows were entertaining and great stuff.

[@scottbarkley496]

Movies better

[@stephenwoodward8818]

This give me goose bumps every time I hear it. What an amazing job they did!

[@queilyyenner6399]

Big respect for everyone in the orchestra AMAZING ART MUSICIANS 👏🏼

[@guesswhoiam7139]

The goosebumps means your brain enjoys the music.

[@jazz105]

Can't believe this happened 4 years ago at my local college and I never even knew about it wow

[@abhishekhaldipur5786]

Where has this happened?? Which college?

[@garrettgrimes7561]

This is the best rendition of the Mission Impossible Theme song. I couldn’t help but think back to when we watched the series during its original run. Excellent job to all those involved. 👏😃

[@ivorholtskog5506]

I can still see that fuse going across the screen.

[@ashutosh120]

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to keep on making people laugh through your comments 👍🏼

[@moodini99]

Top remark , Ivor. Do comment again.

[@kamsainikamaludin7181]

Our Tv channel was black and white then.

[@wandafrommozambique6652]

Always

[@ELCADAROSA]

Yes!

[@DEP717]

Nothing vamps it like 1960s spy music. Just as a genre, so much good stuff, and this is just a great piece, played with a lot of love and a lot of fun. Nice to see the conductor and musicians so into it.

[@johntnguyen1693]

I love this tune since I was 10 ! Mission Impossible is a legendary!

[@suryo_utomo]

Amazing "real stuff"!!!!! Beautiful score 👍😎

[@danielueblacker9118]

I love it when the musicians are having a fun time.

[@sirusf8942]

A theme that never gets old.

[@lynnbryant9866]

Utterly timeless. Still just as entrancing, as completely captivating as it was when I was a teenager watching the brand new TV series in its first season. Brilliant.

[@melissaroberts-john2929]

Great piece...everyone was on cue but the drummer was the biggest highlight for me...❤❤❤

[@rdubisar1]

The orchestra is just fantastic. I am beside myself in tears. It takes me back in time to the 70's when I watched the tv series. Folsum Lake Symphony, thank you so much. I cannot thank you enuf.

[@ProfessorYana]

"Your mission, should you choose to accept it..."

[@angelcruise3329]

"This Tape will Self-Destruct..."

[@lvthtxusa]

@Richard Crawford "Should you be caught, or killed we will disavow any knowledge..."

[@p70581]

Good morning, Mr. Phelps...

[@manishgupta524]

@@angelcruise3329 in 5 seconds

[@meh2199]

As Always,should any of your IM Force be caught or killed,the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. Good luck Jim.

[@HolaMundoTheMisteriousAG]

Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to get out of the Friendzone... *MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE THEME INTENSIFIES*

[@quique540]

ha ha ha 👍

[@alexthewerido2350]

Lol

[@reversenova]

This message will self destruct in 5 seconds

[@PictorialVibes]

LOL :D

[@adriansherlockdamondark.1094]

It's 2022 and this theme is still as cool as Hell.

[@generaleditz1]

Ikr

[@antsjp6230]

Same as 2023 pal. Heck, A Japanese TV program for the 2023 countdown litterly had this for the opening countdown

[@cartoonpete407]

It's so original they even got Peter Graves on drums.

[@titerefue9973]

Ha ha ha

[@craigpennington1251]

As always Mr. Phelps, this tape will self destruct in 5 seconds.

[@maelwine1]

Good One, also if caught or captured, the agency will disavow any knowledge of your actions.

[@chrisbrosnahan9393]

...originally it was Mr Briggs...Stephen Hill...and in the first episode Peter Lupus (allegedly) carried Wally Cox, concealed inside a suitcase, into a bank vault...

[@craigpennington1251]

@@chrisbrosnahan9393 Yep that's right. Forgot about that one.

[@karanvasudeva5424]

1, 2, 3, 4, boom

[@mayur01051982]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@bb82870]

I was smiling when i listened this amazing performance.

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Great. Just great. Sir, you are undoubtedly, a Master of the Art ! I am 64. I saw the first episode. All the best. Trinidad & Tobago.

[@je5tran]

I'm the same age. Saturday night staple after the Jackie Gleason Show.

[@245webster]

I love the bluesy flute solo section esp the second time around when the strings creep in... beautifully done!

[@Susan-hj3rx]

This was fabulous! I never understood why I didn't like the theme music from the movies, but after listening to the short lecture on its history, it became clear. Why would they "dumb down" such a great classic?

[@donholt2025]

I agree! The original theme is SO much better! Why mess with perfection?

[@alunevans2377]

A great theme, still a classic

[@steviegee2011]

I’ve watched this like 15 times I can’t stop.

[@rubenhernandez8121]

Your mission: skip the first three minutes.

[@duk2k]

Why would you?

[@martinkilpert933]

Music Starts at 2:22 ... 3 is close enough! Opening monologue.... Meh. I blame the editors though. Really I do.

[@rubenhernandez8121]

Martin Kilpert Agree

[@farrukhakhtar1185]

Must you choose to accept it

[@stofferrussell]

ruben hernandez what? Very interesting trivia for musicians, especially learning about Brubeck’s influence and the 5-4 time signature. Maybe that’s because I’m a musician though.

[@danchan5028]

Guy in the back: "We just played the theme for Mission Impossible!" "Wow!" What instrument did you play?" Guy in the back: "The shaker box."

[@titodelpielago9597]

Mission: Possible. Impressive arrangement and performance!!!!! It's pretty blow-minding!!!

[@cindyparkhurst7651]

Brilliant. Played this sooo many times.

[@lastchance8142]

this always reminds me of my childhood..and my father, who loved this show..

[@ProfRonconi]

A superb performance of a superb piece of music. Thank you and Lalo.

[@faizullakhan1556]

I can just see the match being lit and fuse running across. Loved the old series.

[@markgigiel2722]

That was an Impossible Mission accomplished. I always liked that song, but now I appreciate it much more.

[@brightidea1]

The drummer at the drum set kept the perfect beat for a very difficult song, that's why he was singled out at the end.

[@bradtaylor5953]

I was at this performance in July 2007 sitting in the first row behind the percussion section in the Sydney Opera House. The whole performance was amazing especially the very beginning. The first half of the performance was a movie scoring for a movie that was never made nor was ever intended to be made I guess. The Mission Impossible theme was the closing number.

[@bradforddrake8633]

This theme was among the favorites at my junior high school...too bad our band didn't learn to play it! I give A+ to all musicians and the conductor in this video! This song/performance is really smooth/really rocks!!!

[@PRABEESHRK]

Just wow...

[@rider_ringz5381]

Unbelievable how well this is played

[@hanbon6435]

@@rider_ringz5381 yeah

[@salvadorvelasquez223]

Es una canción Classica

[@stephenspider2386]

Woahh.

[@kaijaspersen2089]

Crazy

[@carlos_adventures9018]

When you are trying to escape school without being seen

[@chriswanjhang6258]

That's impossible!!!

[@supphakitngiwruang2461]

My friend knows how to climb to school fence. She did it once but didn't escape

[@alexthewerido2350]

Lol

[@dmmchugh3714]

Magnificent performance of possibly the coolest theme song. I feel like scaling the side of the house after hearing this!

[@delfincruz4975]

Wow, a very well play masterpiece, bring back memories, thank you for your music.

[@dancahill9122]

Love how Mr. Jaffe explains what they will be playing. Suscribed before the music even started ! 😊😊

[@joeytam5980]

I am a music lover. Now I have found a piece of music with Five 4 Time. How wonderful it is! He even explained how it works. Fantastic!

[@carlbruschnigjr1757]

Now go get Brubeck's album. In vinyl if you can, CD if nothing else.

[@lesnyk255]

Trumpeter and bandleader Don Ellis also explored unusual time signatures, in particular 7/4.

[@cuttingman007]

Who wanna light the fuse after hearing this

[@mishmash8984]

I absolutely love it all. The trombones, the percussion drums. even the most important girl who is ticking the hollow beats. love it.

[@LoopyWolf]

Could listen to this all day.. so fascinating

[@solarflare1008]

Flawless execution, outstanding performance and incredible arrangement. Congratulations.

[@derrickhopkins267]

The Orchestra is really, really into the music and you not only hear it, but feel it as you watch them throw the hell down. The Conductor is a whole show; right by him own self 🍾🍾🍾

[@themeltingcube8152]

Me opening the fridge for apple juice in midnight:

[@je5tran]

Sent this to my son who is a junior high school music director. I had never heard of a 5/4 time signature. Great job maestros!

[@ainemairead4542]

Thank you for thr history behind it. I've danced Ballet since I've been six years old, and the history is so important for Interpretation. .

[@user-ov5pf8jv2w]

R.I.P. Dave Brubeck one of the great jazz pianist of the 20th Century. Thank You for music❤❤❤

[@carolynking1625]

I LOVE it!! Great song first thing in the morning. Got my energy going.

[@davidmeyer1157]

One of the greatest themes ever...love this song and this version

[@atulasitani7246]

Love it! Now this where the conductor hold that magic wand! 😁 what a master!

[@swahilijs]

That was great. Thanks very educational.

[@Seek1227]

Wow! Nailed it without a single mistake! Good job 👏

[@lindablue7494]

I just rewatched the first movie tonight and then got chatting about the theme song and how the timing was different than 4/4. I originally thought 3/4, then did some reseach and found article about the Lalo and how he really wrote it. Then I found the video of the TV show and all its title credits and then that led me to this video and WOW Goodbumps from start to finish. Thanks for taking that on and playing it the way it was intended. Great Job.

[@Rebenz]

Can't get enough of this video... Watching it nth time!!! Amazing performance 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@y.heidantheoder8106]

Am amazed how they teamwork without confession and how the coordinate am really speechless. It's just wow, wow, !!!

[@artsyfartsy630]

Very very cool. I was back in time watching my kids band competitions. Well done!!!!

[@arturobarrios5376]

One of the best orchestras that can exist really good and of an excellent music quality (Mancini, orchestra, impossible mission, Peter Gunn, soundtrack, film music)

[@billywashere6965]

Yeah the live orchestra knocked it out of the park. Their signature rhythm was off the charts. Not an easy thing to do for odd time signatures where the beats aren't as easy to measure without a metronome.

[@robbey300]

IMF would accept any mission with this background music. Brilliant.!

[@jonathanmciver1823]

Excellent! One of my top 3 favorite TV theme songs of all time!

[@sanpuff]

THANKYOU!!!!! I FEEL THAT EVERY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE MOVIE SHOULD KEEP THE ORIGINAL THEME SONG!!!!!

[@KayGeeBee07]

That was fantastic!

[@rlegro]

An under-appreciated irony of Lalo Schifrin's original "MI" theme Is that his inspiration may not just have come from Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" but from an earlier spy opus. In 1964, the TV series "The Man From UNCLE" began its first season. The series title theme was composed by the always innovative Jerry Goldsmith who used 5/4 although for episodic cues he sometimes went to 4/4 and other time signatures. Every bit as much as Schifrin's 5/4 MI theme, Golsmith's original "UNCLE" arrangement is quite a driving. ear-catching work. Nevertheless, for unknown reasons, the series producers chose to keep using the theme but likewise dumbed it down. Thus in the subsequent three "UNCLE" seasons (and the spin-off season of "Girl From UNCLE"), Goldsmith's piece was re-arranged by different composers. First up: Mr. Schifrin! He migrated the original score into 4/4. Thus in his later "MI" composition he may well have been influenced by both Brubeck and Goldsmith. Interestingly, the beats in Goldsmith's tune are different from those in Schifrin's MI theme. More than one way to skin 5/4 time -- as the Pathetique symphony by Tchaikovsky also demonstrates.

[@user-uc7ec8pk9m]

Wow, thanks Mr Conductor for that introduction. Growing up in South Africa, jazz was a big music and we had a pleasure of listen to Dave Brubeck's music through his son Darius Brubeck playing piano and keyboards, a music professor at the University of KwaZulu Natal in Durban South Africa. Thank you for this Mission Impossible theme song as it takes me back to the good old days. Love your arrangement.

[@bunkyman8097]

How nice to "see" this being played rather than just hear.

[@keith9901]

Well done. Loved it. I could feel my eardrum pulsing. :-)

[@Amusiclover1954]

That was absolutely beautiful!! Well done!

[@Thunderstixx77]

Great tune, great show and great performance !!! Thanks for posting it !!! I am so old I remember watching the episodes without being a rerun or syndicated !!!

[@wirikuta14]

YEAH BABY!!!!!! You made mi night worth it.

[@jasonblood3775]

This video is so underrated.

[@madiskartengbatangenyo]

Im proud of this group of elderlymost peoples that can still play this type of hard to play music in a big number of talents that collides as one..very talented guys

[@curelable]

Yes often older people are very talented. MIssion Impossible is a very simple song compared to most classical pieces. For a orchestral level player it is probably demeaning. It would be like making them play a Snoop Dogg song.

[@shah1783]

Wow, that was an amazing theme of the mission impossible!.. I loveit!

[@nigelh3253]

Wow! Didn't expect such a big orchestra from the opening close up sequence. Wow! That must have taken some arranging for all those instruments. Wow!

[@pennyfrancis752]

My hats off to these talented people ! I used to watch the series and this rendition gives me goosebumps !,

[@oliviamendes5132]

that was just out of this world!!

[@John-im3xn]

How rewarding this is. Such gifts and talent from each of you including the video,and timing. So moving, Thank you!!

[@ianpaternoster1396]

One of my favourite pieces. Thank you.

[@vvkentertainment435]

I bless all the musicians with abundantly, prosperity, great health and immense wealth with a heart filled with happiness, love & forgiveness

[@Joujoueasy]

This is what i call a perfect version of this music.

[@toosmulder6395]

My God, The most BEAUTIFUL performance I have ever seen and heard. An orchestra leader with all this feeling and an orchestra with so many good musicians. God Bless you ALL, You found a serious fan.

[@williamgill_esq.6487]

Wow, just completely fantastic!!!

[@susilgunaratne4267]

Excellent! Feel the originality.