Shore has also composed a few concert works including one opera, The Fly, based on the plot of Cronenberg's 1986 film premiered at the ThéÒtre du ChÒtelet in Paris on July 2, 2008, a short piece Fanfare for the Wanamaker Organ and the Philadelphia Orchestra, and a short overture for the Swiss 21st Century Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his three Academy Awards, Shore has also won three Golden Globe Awards and four Grammy Awards.
Howard Shore was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the son of Bernice (nΓ©e Ash) and Mac Shore. Shore is Jewish. He started studying music at the age of 8 or 9. He learned a multitude of instruments and began playing in bands at the ages of 13 and 14. When Shore was 13, he met and became good friends with a young Lorne Michaels in summer camp, and this friendship would later be influential in his career. By 17, he decided he wanted to pursue music in his adult life too. He studied music at Berklee College of Music in Boston after graduating from Forest Hill Collegiate Institute.
From 1969 to 1972, Shore was a member of the jazz fusion band Lighthouse. In 1970, he became the music director for Lorne Michaels and Hart Pomerantz's short-lived TV program The Hart & Lorne Terrific Hour. Shore wrote the music for Canadian magician Doug Henning's magic musical Spellbound in 1974 and, from 1975 to 1980, he was the musical director for Lorne Michaels' influential late-night NBC comedy show Saturday Night Live, appearing in many musical sketches, including Howard Shore and His All-Nurse Band, and dressed as a beekeeper for a John Belushi/Dan Aykroyd performance of the Slim Harpo classic "I'm a King Bee". Shore also suggested the name for The Blues Brothers to Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.
Since 2004, he has toured the world conducting local orchestras in the performance of his new symphonic arrangement of his highly acclaimed Lord of the Rings scores. The new work is entitled The Lord of the Rings: Symphony in Six Movements. There are two movements for each of the movies, and an intermission between the second and third (or first and second film titles) movements. The concert presentation of the symphony also includes projected still images of sketches by John Howe and Alan Lee relating the music being performed to scenes from the films. Recently, however, Shore has been busy with other projects, leaving other conductors including Markus Huber, Ludwig Wicki, Alexander Mickelthwaite, and John Mauceri to lead the orchestras.
April 24, 2008 marked the North American Live to Projection debut of Fellowship of the Ring, with the score performed live by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ludwig Wicki. Wicki also conducted the Filene Center Orchestra at the Wolf Trap Farm Park in Vienna, Virginia on May 21 and 22, 2008 in the U.S. premiere of the Fellowship of the Ring Live to Projection.
September 16, 2010 Shore conducted the RSO Vienna (Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra) which performed "In Dreams from The Fellowship of the Ring" at Hollywood in Vienna in Vienna, Austria. Shore was commissioned by Macy's to write a Fanfare for the Store's 150th anniversary featuring the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Wanamaker Organ, the world's largest playing pipe organ. The work was debuted in the Grand Court of Macy's Philadelphia Store on September 27, 2008 in a concert that drew reviews from most of the major East Coast newspapers.
Shore's opera The Fly had its world premiere performance at the ThéÒtre du ChÒtelet in Paris on July 2, 2008 and its United States premiere at Los Angeles Opera on September 7, 2008. The production was directed by David Cronenberg and conducted by PlÑcido Domingo. The Fly had a new production mounted by Theatre Trier in Germany in 2014 staged by Sebastian Welker and conducted by Joongbae Jee.
Shore was commissioned by the Beijing Music Festival to write Ruin and Memory, a piano concerto, for renowned pianist Lang Lang. The world premiere was on October 11, 2010 performed by Lang Lang, The China Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Long Yu. His second concerto, Mythic Gardens, premiered April 27, 2012 with Sophie Shao on cello solo, The American Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Leon Botstein.
Shore's song cycle A Palace Upon the Ruins premiered in 2014 at the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival and at the La Jolla SummerFest featuring mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano. A Palace Upon the Ruins is a song cycle of six songs with words by Elizabeth Cotnoir.
Sea to Sea was commissioned by New Brunswick Youth Orchestra in celebration of Canadaβs 150th anniversary of confederation and premiered on July 2, 2017 in Moncton, New Brunswick with soloist Measha Brueggergosman and Antonio Delgado conducting. Sea to Sea has lyrics by Elizabeth Cotnoir.
The song cycle LβAube premiered October 19 & 20, 2017 in Toronto at Roy Thompson Hall conducted by Peter Oundjian and performed by soloist Susan Platts and commissioning orchestra, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. LβAube consists of five songs with text by Elizabeth Cotnoir.
The Forest a guitar concerto composed for MiloΕ‘ KaradagliΔ will premiere in Ottawa on May 1 & 2, 2019 with the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Alexander Shelley conducting.
In addition to writing the original theme song for Saturday Night Live, as well as the closing theme, Shore also co-wrote the theme song for Late Night with Conan O'Brien with John Lurie. The theme was carried over to The Tonight Show when O'Brien succeeded Jay Leno as host.
Shore narrated a one-hour CBC Radio documentary/soundscape on music in thriller/suspense film genres also including references to radio dramas and other media. The episode was called "Unsettling Scores" and premiered on the program called Inside the Music.
Shore is married to Elizabeth Cotnoir, a writer, producer and documentary filmmaker. He has a daughter, Mae.[35] He is the uncle of film composer Ryan Shore.
As of 2004, Shore lives in Tuxedo Park, New York.
Figaro
Howard Shore Lyrics
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Figaro figaro figaro figarofigaro!
Figaro! Son qua ehi, Figaro! Son qua
Figaro qua, Figaro la, β Figaroβ qua, Figaro la
Figaroβ su, Figaro giu, Figaro su, Figaroβ giu
Sono il factotum della citta
(della citta, della citta, della citta
Della citta)
Ah, bravo Figaro! Bravo, bravissimo
Ah, bravo Figaro! Bravo, bravissimo
A te fortuna
(a te fortuna, a te fortuna) non manchera
Ah, bravo Figaro! Bravo, bravissimo
Ah, bravo Figaro! Bravo, bravissimo
A te fortuna
(a te fortuna, a te fortuna) non manchera
Sono il factotum della citta
Sono il factotum della citta
Della citta, della citta della citta!
La la la la la la la la la!
Come here, sister papa's in the swing
He ain't too hip about that new breed thing
He ain't no drag papa's got a brand new bag
Come here, mama and dig this crazy scene
He's not too fancy
But his line is pretty clean
He ain't no drag papa's got a brand new bag
He's doing The Jerk he's doing The Fly
Don't play him cheap
'Cause you know he ain't shy
He's doing The Monkey, The Mashed Potatoes
Jump back Jack, see you later, alligator
Come here, sister papa's in the swing
He ain't too hip now
But I can dig the new breed thing
He ain't no drag he's got a brand new bag
Well, Papa, you're doing The Jerk
Papa, he's doing The Jerk
You're doing The Twist, just like this
He's doing The Fly every day and every night
The thing, like The Boomerang
Hey! Come on, hey hey!
Come on, hey hey!
Said you're uptight, you're out of sight
Come on, see what you know
Come on, see what you know
The first section of the lyrics from Howard Shore's song "Figaro" seems to be inspired by the famous aria "Largo al factotum" from Gioachino Rossini's opera "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" ("The Barber of Seville"). "Figaro" is the main character in the opera, and the lyrics repeat his name multiple times, emphasizing his presence and importance. The repetition adds a rhythmic and playful element to the song, creating a catchy and enjoyable melody.
The lyrics highlight Figaro's confidence and his role as the factotum, or jack-of-all-trades, in the city. He is described as being quick and prepared, always ready to tackle any task. The phrase "Ah, bravo Figaro! Bravo, bravissimo" praises Figaro's abilities, suggesting that he is highly skilled and talented. The repeated line "A te fortuna non manchera" translates to "Fortune will not fail you," implying that Figaro will always find success in his endeavors.
The second section of the lyrics seems to be unrelated to the first and is taken from James Brown's song "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag." This section describes a confident and stylish individual who is up-to-date with the latest trends. It emphasizes the individual's ability to adapt and excel in different dance styles, such as The Jerk, The Fly, The Monkey, and The Mashed Potatoes. The phrase "Come on, see what you know" invites others to witness and appreciate this person's skills.
Overall, the lyrics of "Figaro" combine references to the opera character Figaro and the cultural phenomenon of a stylish and talented individual, creating a lively and entertaining song.
Line by Line Meaning
Figaro figaro figaro figarofigaro
Repeating 'Figaro' multiple times to express excitement and enthusiasm.
Figaro figaro figaro figarofigaro!
Continuing the expression of excitement and enthusiasm for Figaro.
Figaro! Son qua ehi, Figaro! Son qua
'Figaro, I'm here, hey! Figaro, I'm here' - Figaro announcing his presence.
Figaro qua, Figaro la, β
Figaroβ
qua, Figaro la
Figaro moving around, going here and there.
Figaroβ
su, Figaro giu, Figaro su, Figaroβ
giu
Figaro moving up and down, going up and down.
Pronto prontissimo son come il fumine:
'Ready, very ready, I am like a river' - Figaro emphasizing his readiness and quickness.
Sono il factotum della citta
'I am the factotum of the city' - Figaro identifies himself as the jack-of-all-trades in the city.
(della citta, della citta, della citta
(of the city, of the city, of the city
Della citta)
of the city)
Ah, bravo Figaro! Bravo, bravissimo
'Ah, bravo Figaro! Wonderful, very wonderful' - Praising Figaro for his talents and skills.
A te fortuna
'To you, fortune' - Expressing the wish for good luck to Figaro.
(a te fortuna, a te fortuna) non manchera
(good luck, good luck) will not be lacking
Come here, sister papa's in the swing
Calling someone to come closer as Papa is feeling energetic and lively.
He ain't too hip about that new breed thing
Papa is not very knowledgeable or interested in the new trends or styles.
He ain't no drag papa's got a brand new bag
Papa is not boring or old-fashioned, as he has a fresh, exciting style.
Come here, mama and dig this crazy scene
Encouraging someone to come closer and enjoy the chaotic and exciting environment.
He's not too fancy
Papa is not overly sophisticated or pretentious.
But his line is pretty clean
However, his style or approach is still impressive and well-executed.
Well, Papa, you're doing The Jerk
Acknowledging Papa's dance moves as 'The Jerk', a popular dance at the time.
You're doing The Twist, just like this
Recognizing Papa's dance style as 'The Twist', and demonstrating it.
He's doing The Fly every day and every night
Describing Papa's dance as 'The Fly', a dance known for its smooth and cool movements.
The thing, like The Boomerang
Comparing Papa's dance to 'The Boomerang', suggesting it always comes back or remains popular.
Hey! Come on, hey hey!
Calling for more energy and enthusiasm, encouraging everyone to join in.
Said you're uptight, you're out of sight
Describing someone as cool or impressive, even though they may seem tense or nervous.
Come on, see what you know
Inviting others to show their skills or knowledge in this environment.
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@elfinthekitchen
It's pretty ridiculous that you didn't make a separate video for each of the two pieces of music as well
@AngelofMusic04
That's how it was on the original soundtrack release.
@keira5421
Why you gotta be so rude for