The orchestra was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge, and although it did give the occasional live concert, it was mainly intended to be a recording orchestra for EMI, where Legge was an executive. Thomas Beecham led its debut concert in 1946, but he was ruled out as a long-term conductor of the group when he tried to take control of the orchestra and change its name (Beecham instead went on to found his own Royal Philharmonic Orchestra).
In its early years, many prominent conductors made recordings with the ensemble, including Arturo Toscanini and Wilhelm Furtwängler. However it was Herbert von Karajan (who was not allowed to work in Germany or Austria at the time because of his Nazi record) who was most associated with the Philharmonia in its early years. Karajan built the orchestra into one of the finest ensembles in the world, and made numerous recordings, including all the Beethoven symphonies.
The Philharmonia is the most recorded orchestra in the world, with over one thousand recordings. It has also been heard on the soundtracks of many films, performing the musical scores of such classics as Laurence Olivier's 1944 film version of Shakespeare's Henry V, and David Lean's film version of Oliver Twist (1948).
Rhapsody In Blue
Philharmonia Orchestra Lyrics
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(Story about the world)
Suddenly I'm something I'm not
I'm something that you bought
Was it something I said
My friend
Little girl are you tripping on this
You better come up for air
A Story about a girl
A Story about the world
Are you waking up slowly
Nothing but lonely
Are you waking up
Holding, holding your breath
Are you looking for something
I promise you one thing
I promise I'll always, always
Be there
Baby girl, stand up and fight
This is not some paradise
It's just where we live
Finally you think you're alright
Then it eats you up alive
You better get used to it
A story about a girl
A story about the world
Are you waking up slowly
Nothing but lonely
Are you waking up
Holding, holding your breath
Are you looking for something
I promise you one thing
I promise I'll always, always
Be there
With all my faith
And all my heart
And all those simple things you are
I know
It's stuck inside your head
You're alone
You better get used to it
And I know
The feeling has to end
You're strong
It sucks you in again
And you're lost
You can't make any sense
This world
It tears you limb from limb
And hold on
You're nothing but the best
Are you waking up slowly
Nothing but lonely
Are you waking up
Holding, holding your breath
Are you looking for something
I promise you one thing
I promise I'll always, always
Be there
With all my faith
And all my heart
And all those simple things you are
With all my faith
And all my heart
And all those simple things you are
The lyrics to Philharmonia Orchestra's "Rhapsody In Blue" are enigmatic and lend themselves to multiple interpretations. The song seems to be about a girl who is struggling to find her place in the world and is fighting to overcome the loneliness and sense of isolation that comes with it. She is looking for something to hold onto, something that can give her some sense of permanence in a world that is constantly changing and uncertain. The singer promises to be there for her, to hold her hand and help her navigate through the trials and tribulations of life.
At the same time, the song is also a commentary on the world itself, which the girl is struggling to find her place in. The world is portrayed as a harsh, unforgiving place that can tear you apart if you let it. It is a place that demands strength and resilience, and that can crush those who are too weak to stand up to its challenges. The singer seems to be urging the girl to stand up and fight, to not give in to the despair and hopelessness that can consume you if you let it.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rhapsody In Blue" are poignant and moving, capturing the struggles and uncertainties of life in a profound and meaningful way.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly I'm something I'm not
I have transformed into something I never thought I would become
I'm something that you bought
My identity has been purchased and modified by someone else
Was it something I said, My friend
Did I do something to deserve this change, my companion?
Little girl are you tripping on this
Young lady, are you struggling to understand the situation?
Are you tripping all over it
Are you stumbling through this journey?
You better come up for air
You need to take a break and breathe amidst all of this
Are you waking up slowly
Are you slowly coming to terms with the reality?
Nothing but lonely
Feeling isolated and alone
Holding, holding your breath
Holding onto hope while feeling suffocated
Are you looking for something
Are you in search of something that you cannot find?
I promise you one thing
I can assure you of one thing
I promise I'll always, always, Be there
I will always be there for you, no matter what happens
Baby girl, stand up and fight
Come on girl, gather your strength and persevere through this
This is not some paradise
This is not a perfect world
It's just where we live
This is our reality
Finally you think you're alright
After thinking everything is fine
Then it eats you up alive
Life catches up and takes a toll on you
You better get used to it
You need to adjust to this constant cycle of ups and downs in life
With all my faith
With all my belief and trust in you
And all my heart
And with all of my love and passion
And all those simple things you are
And all those things, no matter how small, that make you who you are
It's stuck inside your head
The feeling or thought is repeating over and over in your mind
You're alone
You feel alone in this battle
And I know
And I understand
The feeling has to end
This emotion or state of mind must come to an end
You're strong
You possess the strength to overcome this
It sucks you in again
It pulls you back in, repeating the cycle
And you're lost
You feel lost and confused
You can't make any sense
You cannot comprehend what is happening or why
This world
This harsh and unforgiving world
It tears you limb from limb
It rips you apart, destroying your emotional and mental state
And hold on
Don't give up, keep fighting
You're nothing but the best
You are exceptional, and capable of great things
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL TURNER, MICHAEL MAIDA, JEREMY TAGGART, DUNCAN COUTTS, JAMIE EDWARDS
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