For Orchestra

Wow, a beautiful take on an otherwise “interesting” song (that’s all I’ll say on it ;)). This is my first time on the site, but thanks to this masterpiece, it won’t be my last!

this is perfect!

why dont you do a blondie song ?

It sounds so pretty Walt! :)

If they don’t release an Orchestral Mix of the song. they will have missed a trick. Jolly good job.

Wow, sounds great!! A lot better than the original song :P

Now this is interesting! As someone who also passionately believes in somehow fusing classical music with mainstream pop, you’ve got my attention.

Its a nice song, very catchy, some neat orchestration too. I would personally have varied the dynamics alot more – gone a little softer when the first words are sung in the song, so I could really let rip at the chorus. That’s when the REAL fun starts in the song imo! But you still good – loved your intro, especially how all the instruments fall joyously into the rhythm of the trumpets~

I suppose I always felt that classical music needs to go alot more with mainstream pop. The classicist has much in the way of theoretical knowledge; while the pop musician knows exactly how to create an addictive, catchy song. Its two parts to a whole. Unfortunately, I find today’s classicist often too elitist to acknowledge that; while the pop musucian retaliates by trying to beat its way to the top by brute force popularity. Why the war!? Its such a waste – for fuse the two together and you have a thing of transcendent beauty, that supposed boundaries of class and culture will surrender to and bow, as we all acknowledge: in THIS lies our shared humanity, in THIS is what WE can all stand for, and in THIS is something WE CAN ALL ENJOY.

I’m pleased to have met a comrade in my quest, if you will. I will certainly be hearing more of you in future, and God-willing, perhaps you will hear of me too.

May your Muse stay with you forever and always!
harry_kinomoto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A69KIzRkC5g

Love it! Taking a song production, in this case, overly enhanced,, ‘unmusical, bland canvus, and redefining in a traditional, dynamic, emotive color palette is a great thing!!

Well done!

As the brits say ‘polishing a turd’…

It was added on Feb. 14th and sat dormant till March 11th 2011…
thanks
barry wayne
former Creative Directory
Ark Music Factory:)

Very creative. You are totally right about music being about creating and sharing emotion. Thanks for sharing your rendition.

Wow. To put this on par with anything that Stravinsky or Beethoven wrote is ridiculous. You obviously do not understand the significance of those composers and their musical innovation. It’s not JUST about emotion. If music was simply about emotion, then the Lifetime television network should have satisfied our cravings long ago.

This orchestral piece does nothing innovative. Even the orchestration is typical. This sort of thing was done back in 1995 when it was called “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” And it has been done countless times before that…

I feel the need to get the sheet music to this now. Perhaps I’ll do this for my final for my class.

Love it! Just curious as to what sample library you’re using – the sound is full and clear (of course a lot of that has to do with your arrangement ;)

Cheers!

…total…shit

please do not compare this track to a Stravinsky or Beethoven composition; it merely shows complete lack of appreciation and ignorance for these composers and what they did. their works have their soul poured into them, fire, passion, love, hatred, anger, gentleness… etc… their compositions are rich in harmonic value, clever use of melodic phrasing, ascending and descending sequences, counterpoint, changes of key, their works stand the test of time, the finest humankind can reach…. whereas we have friday, a pop song written in b i believe with a horrible static melody… wake up, listen again to these composers and their orchestral abilities, look in the mirror, give yourself a slap and rewrite this page

You raise an interesting point and as someone who is obviously musically adept, also show an open-mindedness that I respect.

However, while I think it is an interesting argument by which you compare this to Stravinsky, et al, I think there are fundamental differences. Yes, “Friday” evokes strong emotion in people (mostly in the form of mockery and laughter) but to put this on par with the Rite of Spring also implies a large amount of admiration for the work which I think it’s safe to say is almost completely absent. There is also the question of originality. Stravinsky was possibly the most innovative composer of his time, and while his work evoked emotion, it was highly original. Friday, is just the opposite – highly derivitave. In fact, that’s what makes it so humorous, is that it seems to take every pop music cliche and put it into one poorly executed package. There is nothing remotely original about this piece of song and video (let’s remember that the video is just as significant as the song)

As for your comment about the amount of work they put in, you’re making a huge assumption by stating that these people put their heart and soul into it. Safe to say, Rebecca Black is singing passionately and with intent, however IMHO she is not significant in this – it’s the song and the video that are so controversial. That being said, in my professional opinion (I am a full-time producer/composer) this strikes me as something that was thrown together in an assembly-line fashion with little or no artistic intent. . This video could have easily been a SNL skit mocking the current climate of pop music. You may also find it interesting to know that this song and video were put together from a pre-existing template that were slightly customized for Ms. Black.

All that being said, great work on the orchestration, and I’d still like to know what sample library you’re using…

your songs are always awesome. at first i didn’t want to listen to this cause, well, its Rebecca Black’s “Friday,” the song i hate the most right now cause i can’t stop singing it in my head every friday. but i must say this arrangement of it is amazingly well done. i might learn to love it, lol.

Small correction: Tosh.0 got “Friday” from The Daily What, which is where it first got going viral.

This seems like the most fun piece to play as this weather gets nicer. ^^ It doesn’t sound like a piece that can’t be played well after a month of rehearsal. My orchestra buddies and I are interested in playing this for our Spring Concert. Can you send me the sheet music? We’d be willing to pay any money you would charge for it we just want it for the musical fun. This is amazing.

Patricia
@ruskayaalt

Hi! This is a wonderful piece. I showed this to my music teacher and he loved it. Is there any way I could get the sheet music? Thank you for taking your time to arrange wonderful pop songs into orchestral songs. This is an amazing thing you do.

Tiffany

Hey, i love this! Can I please see the score for it! Fascinated on how u did it :)

I enjoy Rebecca’s version with all it’s innocent awkwardness and unpolished appeal. But I enjoy your version for a different reason… it emphasizes the strengths and potential of the original song. Thank you for seeing what the song offers (and it is not even close to being the “worst song ever written”), in my opinion it’s not even in the top 500 worst songs. I personally feel that many of the best songwriters of all time have written clunkers which make Friday seem like a masterpiece in comparison (How ’bout any song with the name ‘Yoko’ in the lyrics?) Thanks.

Hello Walt! Wow, where to begin, I just love your take on the song, it sounds so uplifting, so optimistic, so beautiful! And I must confess I’m not really into orchestral/classical music. I still have some doubts whether you’re being tongue in cheek, but in any case I’m sure this took a while to create (I was naive enough to think you were conducting a real orchestra!) and I love your open-minded vision on music in general, because I love people who have the courage to express opinions which stray far from the mainstream, “compulsory” opinions.

I can’t say  if the song musically is “good” or not, because I lack any kind of musicology knowledge, but I can say it’s catchy and uplifting and it affects my mood, and I believe that’s the reason there are so many versions on the internet: when a melody is that strong, it can stand all kinds of versions, from death metal to acoustic guitar. (By the way, have you heard Glee’s version? they have taken a humorous and dancey approach to it and it’s also a blast). I’m sure the reason the song has been treated as a joke is obviously the terrible lyrics, which really seem self parodic. I’m all for celebrating fridays, but when she starts explaining the order of the days it’s just too much ;)

Anyway, thanks for your fantastic version and your refreshing opinions! I’ll check more of your tracks!

I agree.  People hate on Rebecca Black because it’s trendy, too.  The bridge is horrible but the song is catchy and sticks in your head for days, if not longer.  That’s a good song even if the subject matter is silly at times (“Which seat should I take?” etc.)

I agree.  People hate on Rebecca Black because it’s trendy, too.  The bridge is horrible but the song is catchy and sticks in your head for days, if not longer.  That’s a good song even if the subject matter is silly at times (“Which seat should I take?” etc.)

i’m looking for something fun to play with an orchestra i’m conducting next week. is there sheet music for this anywhere? wilf.jones@gmail.com

what instruments were used?