More recently, its principal conductors have included Pierre Monteux (1961–64), Istvan Kertesz (1965–68), André Previn (1968–79) and Claudio Abbado (1979–88). From 1988-1995, the American Michael Tilson-Thomas took over, and in 1995, became principal guest conductor. Sir Colin Davis served as the LSO's Principal Conductor from 1995-2006, and in 2007 took the post of President of the orchestra. On 1 January 2007, Valery Gergiev became the LSO's Principal Conductor. Previn holds the title of Conductor Laureate. In 2006, Daniel Harding became the co-principal guest conductor alongside Tilson Thomas. Richard Hickox is the Associate Guest Conductor of the LSO.
The LSO became the first British orchestra to play overseas when it went to Paris in 1906. The LSO was due to sail on the RMS Titanic for a concert in New York in April 1912 but fortunately had to change the booking at the last minute. It was also the first to play in the United States, in 1912, and in 1973 it was the first to be invited to take part in the Salzburg Festival. It continues to make tours around the world.
In 1966 the London Symphony Chorus (LSC) was formed to complement the work of the LSO. with more that two hundred amateur singers, the LSC maintains a close association with the LSO; however it has developed an independent life, which allows it to partner other leading orchestras.
The LSO has long been considered the most extraverted of the London orchestras. For most of its life it refused to allow women to become members, ostensibly on the grounds that women would affect the sound of the orchestra (there has been a similar controversy at the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra). There is an air of youthful high spirits to much of its music-making that is shown off in performances of such composers as Berlioz and Prokofiev. The LSO has often had internationally-known players as wind soloists, including such artists as James Galway (flute), Gervase de Peyer (clarinet), Roger Lord (oboe), Osian Ellis (harp), John Georgiadis (violin) and Barry Tuckwell (horn). Like most ensembles, the orchestra has a great ability to vary its sound, producing very different tone colours under such diverse conductors as Stokowski (with whom it made a series of memorable recordings), Adrian Boult, Jascha Horenstein, Georg Solti, André Previn, George Szell, Claudio Abbado, Leonard Bernstein, John Barbirolli, and Karl Böhm, who developed a close relationship with the orchestra late in his life. Böhm and Bernstein each held the title of LSO President in their later years.
Clive Gillinson, a former cellist with the orchestra, served as the LSO's Managing Director from 1984 to 2005, and is widely credited with bringing great stability to the LSO's organization after severe fiscal troubles.[1] Since 2005, Kathryn McDowell is the Managing Director of the LSO.[2]
Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner
London Symphony Orchestra Lyrics
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Now did you really miss me?
I guess you did by the look in your eye
(Look in your eye, look in your eye)
Well lay back and relax
While I put away the dishes (put away the dishes)
Then you and me can rock a bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
The night is young
And full of possibilities
Well, come on and let yourself be free, yeah
My love for you (love for you, love for you)
So long I've been savin'
Tonight was made for me and you
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)
You can ring my bell
You can ring my bell
(Ding, dong, ding, ah-ah, ring it)
You can ring my bell, anytime, anywhere
(Ring it, ring it, ring it, ring it, ow)
You can ring my bell, you can ring my bell
(Ding, dong, ding, ah-ah, ring it)
You can ring my bell, anytime, anywhere
(Ring it, ring it, ring it, ring it, ow)
Bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
This set of lyrics and the actual song are not related. The lyrics are for Anita Ward's 1979 disco hit "Ring My Bell" and were mistakenly attached to the London Symphony Orchestra's song "Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner," which is actually the opening theme of the movie "Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope." The confusion might have been caused by the similarity of the title of the song, "Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner" to that of the album on which "Ring My Bell" appeared, "Ring My Bell," which was also released in 1979.
As for "Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner," this is an iconic and instantly recognizable composition by John Williams that sets the tone for the entire "Star Wars" movie franchise. It starts with a dramatic brass fanfare that is followed by a march-like theme that evokes a sense of adventure, awe, and excitement. The piece uses a combination of orchestral instruments, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, to create an immersive and captivating soundscape that transports the listener into the epic and mythical world of "Star Wars."
Line by Line Meaning
I'm glad you're home
I'm happy that you're back in my arms
Now did you really miss me?
Do you truly long for me?
I guess you did by the look in your eye
I can tell by the way you're gazing at me
Well lay back and relax
Take it easy and unwind
While I put away the dishes (put away the dishes)
I'll tidy up and make some room for us
Then you and me can rock a bell
We can let loose and have a good time together
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can excite me and thrill me
The night is young
There's plenty of time for us to enjoy ourselves
And full of possibilities
Opportunities to make memories are everywhere
Well, come on and let yourself be free, yeah
Relax and enjoy everything happening around us
My love for you (love for you, love for you)
My affection towards you is strong
So long I've been savin'
I've waited for this moment for a long time
Tonight was made for me and you
This night feels like it's been tailored for us
Bell, ring my bell
Sound off and let the fun begin
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDERICK DOUGLAS KNIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@deutschegrammophon
What is your favorite soundtrack composed by John Williams?
@VonGeorge
I have many lol, i can't go just for one, but my top 5 are:
- Memoirs of a Geisha
- Star Wars
- ET
- Jurassic Park
- Harry Potter
@CommanderAlphaRC-
1. Star wars main title
2. Flight to Neverland from Hook
3. Harry potter theme
4. Jurassic park theme
5. Imperial march
@docsidious
Marion's Theme
Imperial March
Star Wars Main Title
Love Theme From Superman
Adventure on Earth
@reneb.8055
- Duel of the Fates from Star Wars
- Schindler's List
@DerMarvin
The one that goes dun duuun dununuuun dun duuun duuun duun dununu nuuun dun duuun you're a wizard 'arry
@tildonchiasson5526
I love all the fan boy smiles.
“Dude, we’re playing Star Wars for John Freaking Williams!”
“Dude, I know, we totally are!”
@levondarratt787
This is the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra..They host the biggest conductors for the best part of the last century. Them doing Star Wars is probably John Williams dream come true, he said " the invitation to work with the Wiener Philharmoniker was one of the greatest honours of my life”.
@levondarratt787
@Europa Nostra lol....you can train all your life, and never even make it into the top 200 applicants for a seat to this orchestra...they are genius players , each of them. they're in the city of Vienna , Mozart's world. Strauss... Who so you think Williams studying while becoming a composer. You know nothing about Europe's music, nor American Hollywood music. A dimwit lost on YouTube.
@NounoursTichat
Honnestly, who wouldn't be proud and in total fan-attitude if conducted by this legend, on this legendary music.