Party Party question
Party Party question
Any idea what instrument makes the funny spooky noise that opens Elvis's least favourite of his songs? It sounds a bit like a spaceman materialising in a 50s film.
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Re: Party Party question
I think it may be an amalgamation of more than one instrument. Possibly a celeste (also known as a celesta) is in there with effects added to it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSP_HorKQMc
Sorry, this is the best example I could find of that instrument.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSP_HorKQMc
Sorry, this is the best example I could find of that instrument.
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I love you just as much as I hate your guts.
Re: Party Party question
Cheers, Mr GG - could be waterphone with a violin bow, I guess... Hmmmm... Here's a reminder of the opening:
https://youtu.be/0fUgARkam68
https://youtu.be/0fUgARkam68
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Re: Party Party question
Well that's a fine little song there. And I have to say I've never really looked at those lyrics, so some of my mis-hearing has been corrected (Like: why does everybody have to be so heavy hearted...)
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Party Party question
Did anyone ever see the film the song came from? I remember it being quite a big deal at the time. Being labelled a British 'brat pack' style movie. I remember it not being very good.
Just looking at the wiki page its surprising how many well known British actors are in it. Especially if you watch East Enders. I remembered Daniel Peacock being in it but not Karl Howman, Perry Fenwick or Caroline Quinten.
Just looking at the wiki page its surprising how many well known British actors are in it. Especially if you watch East Enders. I remembered Daniel Peacock being in it but not Karl Howman, Perry Fenwick or Caroline Quinten.
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It's awful. Watch here (if you dare):sheeptotheslaughter wrote:Did anyone ever see the film the song came from? I remember it being quite a big deal at the time. Being labelled a British 'brat pack' style movie. I remember it not being very good.
Just looking at the wiki page its surprising how many well known British actors are in it. Especially if you watch East Enders. I remembered Daniel Peacock being in it but not Karl Howman, Perry Fenwick or Caroline Quinten.