Arias

[greencreeper]

Anyone care to give their favourite aria and explain why? Or is everyone on this forum only interested in things with tits, wheels or FPS/RPG :D

Bit of tricky one now I come to think :erm: Vissi d'arte, La mamma morta, Vesti la guibba, and O mio babbino caro are all contenders. Queen of the Night's aria too - awesome. I think it would be Vesti la guibba though - I can kind of relate to being happy on the outside whilst being sad in the inside.

[Roy MM]

You leave my aria alone thank you. :D

[greencreeper]

You leave my aria alone thank you. :D
Sigh :D

[Angua]

"Summertime" from "Porgy & Bess" (it might not strictly qualify).

[greencreeper]

"Summertime" from "Porgy & Bess" (it might not strictly qualify).
Certainly does :tu: A song of longing, methinks.

[Ramrod]

"Summertime" from "Porgy & Bess" (it might not strictly qualify).I'll go for that one as well :tu:

[Richard M]

WTF is an "Aria"? :confused:

[greencreeper]

WTF is an "Aria"? :confused:
Oh dear :D Er, "solo opera song" I think is about right.

Think Tom Hanks with an IV stand...

[bmxbandit]

the only aria i'm interested in... (www.aria.co.uk) :p:

[Roy MM]

WTF is an "Aria"? :confused:

Don't ask. :shocked:

[greencreeper]

The cultured and educated members of CF huh :p: :D

[bmxbandit]

The cultured and educated members of CF huh :p: :D
depending on how narrow your definition of 'culture' is, i'm a self-confessed heathen... ;)

[Keytops]

WTF is an "Aria"? :confused:
I like Victor Borge's description of a final (death) aria - a "die-aria" :D

[Roy MM]

The cultured and educated members of CF huh :p: :D

We have some?

pray tell :D

[homealone]

The cultured and educated members of CF huh :p: :D

I prefer Gilbert & Sullivan & have acted in The Mikado (school opera ;) )

- I hasten to add I was not a 'little maid from school' :D

[bmxbandit]

depending on how narrow your definition of 'culture' is, i'm a self-confessed heathen... ;)
actually, now i think about it, i have been to see la traviata and to listen to the hallÃÃâ€*’© orchestra on more than one occasion... :disturbd:


(but i still prefer punk & ska :D) (http://www.audioscrobbler.com/user/bmxbandit/)

EDIT: and hms pinafore, and quite a large number of plays... i scare myself sometimes.

[greencreeper]

I prefer Gilbert & Sullivan & have acted in The Mikado (school opera ;) )

- I hasten to add I was not a 'little maid from school' :D
Coooo - yeah. I saw am amdram production of The Mikado when I was younger - loved it. Recently saw HMS Pinafore. The Grand here in Leeds is closing for a refurb, so no theatre a long while :(
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I like Victor Borge's description of a final (death) aria - a "die-aria" :D
Yes - she's racked with consumption and has been mown down with a cart and horse and somehow still manages to belt out her love for her man :D

[bmxbandit]

damn! damn you all, making me come out like ths...! quick where where did i leave the megadeth? :D

[greencreeper]

damn! damn you all, making me come out like ths...! quick where where did i leave the megadeth? :D
:D I listen to a wide variety of music - my collection spans from Callas to Leftfield via Scratch Perry. Something in it for everyone. Music makes life a little easier. I do love a good aria, hence this thread, which has kinda proved I sail alone :erm:

[Chimaera]

Nessun Dorma - does that count? :shrug:
Come to think of it, that one could go in the 'favourite tune to drive to' thread as well!

[greencreeper]

Nessun Dorma - does that count? :shrug:
Come to think of it, that one could go in the 'favourite tune to drive to' thread as well!
From Turandot - the bitchy princess with a heart of stone who finds love. Quite bleak really - odd song for footy really.

[Chimaera]

Nessun Dorma - does that count? :shrug:
Come to think of it, that one could go in the 'favourite tune to drive to' thread as well!
From Turandot - the bitchy princess with a heart of stone who finds love. Quite bleak really - odd song for footy really.
OMG - that culd have been written for me then! ;)
There's another one I like but I don't know what it's called - my Mum's the opera buff so I'll have to ask her what it's called.
I've seen loads of G&S at the Buxton Opera House every year at the G&S Festival - some of that's not too bad! :)

[greencreeper]

OMG - that culd have been written for me then! ;)
:D

I've seen loads of G&S at the Buxton Opera House every year at the G&S Festival - some of that's not too bad! :)
Great social and sometimes political commentary :tu:

[zing_deleted]

american pie :LOL: or under the thumb godley and cream both songs loosly based on loss

[Maggy]

How about You'll Never Walk Alone...from the musical Carousel... ;) Coming to a stadium near you.. :D

[nffc]

Far too many to list. :)

[greencreeper]

american pie :LOL: or under the thumb godley and cream both songs loosly based on loss
I think I understand.

How about You'll Never Walk Alone...from the musical
Carousel... ;) Coming to a stadium near you.. :D
Well it's different! And top marks for not saying Jerry and the Pacemakers.

Far too many to list. :)
Well list just one at random then - you're not getting out of it that easy :D

[danielf]

I'm with bmxbandit on this one, except I don't have any skeletons in the closet (aria wise). I do own some country cds though. (I file them next to Psychic TV :) )

[Nikko]

I think my favourite aria was the one I plugged into the telly and I got loads of channels

[Maggy]

Well it's different! And top marks for not saying Jerry and the Pacemakers.
:D

I was into this song LONG before it was sung in Liverpool.They are copying me... :D
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I'm rather keen on Madam Butterfly as well...and Carmen.

[greencreeper]

I'm with bmxbandit on this one, except I don't have any skeletons in the closet (aria wise). I do own some country cds though. (I file them next to Psychic TV :) )
Country! :disturbd:

I think my favourite aria was the one I plugged into the telly and I got loads of channels
Sigh :rolleyes: :D

I'm rather keen on Madam Butterfly as well...and Carmen.
Love Butterfly. You just want to scream "NOOOOOOO - HE LOVES YOU" as she holds the knife :cry:

[danielf]

Country! :disturbd:


Nothing wrong with the late Johny Cash ;)

[greencreeper]

Nothing wrong with the late Johny Cash ;)
A notable, and rare, exception.

[Nikko]

Nothing wrong with the late Johny Cash ;)

I thoughy johnny cash was the change from the durex machine

[Maggy]

I thoughy johnny cash was the change from the durex machine

On that note time for bed... :)

[greencreeper]

On that note time for bed... :)
Time to unwrap that packet of Bic razors :D

[Paul]

WTF is an "Aria"? :confused:Well I'm glad you asked - because I had no idea either. :)

Obviously I don't have a favourite ..... :dozey:

[greencreeper]

Well I'm glad you asked - because I had no idea either. :)

Obviously I don't have a favourite ..... :dozey:
Mods huh - where do we find them :D

[nffc]

WTF is an "Aria"? :confused:
Oh dear :D Er, "solo opera song" I think is about right.

Think Tom Hanks with an IV stand...
Not necessarily owt in an opera though, you can get arias in all sorts of things... :)

[danielf]

A notable, and rare, exception.

There's more. I never said I own a Dolly Parton cd did I? (I don't btw)

There's some very good 'alternative' country out there...

[greencreeper]

Not necessarily owt in an opera though, you can get arias in all sorts of things... :)
True, though the word does tend to be most closely associated with opera. The tragi-comic "Somewhere That's Green" from Little Shop of Horrors is an aria. I'm sure Ellen Green will appeal to some forum members :naughty:

[Maggy]

surprised GC is not over at the premature ejaculation thread but then judging by this one he's an old softie really... ;)

[greencreeper]

surprised GC is not over at the premature ejaculation thread but then judging by this one he's an old softie really... ;)
Less of the old! :D But yes - softie. Heart and head.

[danielf]

@ GC: Are we allowed to post positive rep comments? ;)

[nffc]

Not necessarily owt in an opera though, you can get arias in all sorts of things... :)
True, though the word does tend to be most closely associated with opera. The tragi-comic "Somewhere That's Green" from Little Shop of Horrors is an aria. I'm sure Ellen Green will appeal to some forum members :naughty:
:rolleyes:

Looking for things, other than operas, that contain arias:

Off the top of my head: Oratorios, Passions, Masses, Cantatas, blah struggling *wikipedia* (Wikipedia is crap may have to do some research and add to the article) have been around since C14 and opera was around about 400 yrs after that :( and they don't even have to be vocal!

[greencreeper]

@ GC: Are we allowed to post positive rep comments? ;)
<starts writing cheque>

:rolleyes:

Looking for things, other than operas, that contain arias:

Off the top of my head: Oratorios, Passions, Masses, Cantatas, blah struggling *wikipedia* (Wikipedia is crap may have to do some research and add to the article) have been around since C14 and opera was around about 400 yrs after that :( and they don't even have to be vocal!
I bow to your greater knowledge of the subject :)

[Richard M]

Is this some sort of secret society?
Can anybody explain, in simple English, what an Aria is?

[danielf]

Is this some sort of secret society?
Can anybody explain, in simple English, what an Aria is?

Basically, it's a vocal solo in an opera (I think). I'm sure NFFC will correct me.

[greencreeper]

Is this some sort of secret society?
Can anybody explain, in simple English, what an Aria is?
Already have! For the purposes of this thread it's any solo song from an opera or musical - Nessun Dorma is probably the best known.

[nffc]

It's a concerted vocal song (with instruments) in anything like opera/oratorio etc as I listed! Like Nessun Dorma as has been said.

[Richard M]

Opera? You weirdos! :eek:
I'm out of this thread...nutters!!!

[nffc]

I'm not especially fond of it but it's not too bad. I do like most sorts of music though. Whatever floats yer boat as is commonly said... :)

[Graham]

What's that one? La Donna e Mobile? Ah yes...

A$$$holes are cheap today,
Cheaper than any day.
Small boys are half a crown
Standing up or lying down.

Virgins for intercourse
Are a bit more, of course.
But if you want a dog,
That will be two and six!

:D

[greencreeper]

What's that one? La Donna e Mobile? Ah yes...

A$$$holes are cheap today,
Cheaper than any day.
Small boys are half a crown
Standing up or lying down.

Virgins for intercourse
Are a bit more, of course.
But if you want a dog,
That will be two and six!

:D
Oh dear :rolleyes: :D

From Rigoletto - bleak opera, but they usually are. Women are all heartbreakers, constantly changing their minds.

[dilli-theclaw]

I don't believe I've ever heard an 'aria'

Was that woman singing in 'Shawshank redemption' an aria?

Anyone got a link to a FREE one?

MMMmmm

[Chimaera]

Oh dear :rolleyes: :D

From Rigoletto - bleak opera, but they usually are. Women are all heartbreakers, constantly changing their minds.
OMG - that's me again! :D

[purenuman]

What's that one? La Donna e Mobile? Ah yes...

A$$$holes are cheap today,
Cheaper than any day.
Small boys are half a crown
Standing up or lying down.

Virgins for intercourse
Are a bit more, of course.
But if you want a dog,
That will be two and six!

:D

"Or more if you want to throw sticks" :D

[greencreeper]

Was that woman singing in 'Shawshank redemption' an aria?
I can't recall that Dilli :erm:


Anyone got a link to a FREE one?
Could try Kazaa - O mio babbino caro would be a good first aria. Most people like it.

[dilli-theclaw]

I can't recall that Dilli :erm:

Apparently it is (and I quote) Sull'aria... Che soave zeffiretto from the marriage of figaro (I'm still non the wiser tho :) - but it did sound quite good)



Could try Kazaa - O mio babbino caro would be a good first aria. Most people like it.

I'll have a look for that - ta.

[daxx]

Aria: Techy version

An overloaded server sitting in a corner whining very loudly acccompanied by a badly 'thrashing' hdd

[greencreeper]

Apparently it is (and I quote) Sull'aria... Che soave zeffiretto from the marriage of figaro (I'm still non the wiser tho :) - but it did sound quite good)
Bit of a complex opera - not among my favourites, but I've never being keen on farces.

http://www.aria-database.com/cgibin/aria-search.pl?1e

[greencreeper]

Vesti la guibba can be listened to here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/concertorchestra/concert_diary/fridaynight.shtml

It's badly sung but it'll do. You may recognise it from the movie The Untouchables - De Niro's Capone weaps at this aria.

[iadom]

Un Bel Di Vedremo

Questa O Quella

Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi

[greencreeper]

Un Bel Di Vedremo

Questa O Quella

Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi
Interesting choice. From hopeless romantic to cold hearted cad :D Not heard of the last one though :erm:

[iadom]

Interesting choice. From hopeless romantic to cold hearted cad :D Not heard of the last one though :erm:


It is from Aida, very good . search it out.;)