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FakeNoose

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8. For those who are interested in this lovely piece

Reply to betsuni (Original post)

Wed Dec 30, 2020, 08:26 AM

Dec 2020

The music is composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, and set to the well-known poem An der Freude (Ode to Joy) by Friedrich Schiller.

It's all in German of course, however English translations abound on the internet. Here's a good English version of the piece: https://www.songlyrics.com/ludwig-van-beethoven/ode-to-joy-lyrics/

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Thanks! elleng Dec 2020 #1

In 'honor' of 2020: 1,000 people perform Highway to Hell My Pet Orangutan Dec 2020 #2

This performance was featured in a great film about Beethoven's Ninth a few years ago.... EarnestPutz Dec 2020 #3

Thank you! betsuni Dec 2020 #4

You're welcome. It really is wonderful, isn't it. I've had fun telling people about it for years. EarnestPutz Dec 2020 #12

Fabulous! jimlup Dec 2020 #5

Thank you! mecherosegarden Dec 2020 #6

I played my recording of Ode to Joy wnylib Dec 2020 #7

For those who are interested in this lovely piece FakeNoose Dec 2020 #8

Aaahhh.... ChazInAz Dec 2020 #9

Takes my breath away and restores my faith in humanity. Thank you. Happy New Year. housecat Dec 2020 #10

Coincidentally, I too took this opportunity to perform tear maintenance. jaxexpat Dec 2020 #11

10,000 talented people, all dressed in black and white, creating something special and naturally... RussellCattle Dec 2020 #13