Pure Imagination from “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” (1971) | By Rien
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- This song, "Pure Imagination" by Gene Wilder, holds the title of the most exquisite melody I have ever encountered in any film. I am delighted to dedicate this performance to my dear British friend, @grahamtwist. I am aware of our shared admiration for the works of the esteemed writer Roald Dahl, as well as our mutual affection for this particular movie and its enchanting song!
In my arrangement, I have chosen to present the initial section with a tender single-note solo, using a warm and gentle registration on the organ. For the repeated second part, I opt for a poignant solo, employing a Krumhorn with a Tremulant. This composition, composed in the key of Eb, poses a challenge due to its intricate chords, chord changes, and chord selections. In each measure, there are various chord options, each contributing its own distinct effect to the piece. Overall, I have aimed for a stable, soothing accompaniment with minimal hand movements to maintain a tranquil and serene ambiance.
When I listen to my own performance, my mind drifts away into a world where I am seated by the chocolate river in the chocolate room, indulging in a lollipop, completely free from stress, negativity, pain, sorrow’s or any other troubles. I hope those who listen to my music can experience the same serene escape for a few minutes.
Played with the Marcussen organ from Grote or Saint-Laurens Church in Rotterdam, the Netherlands (Hauptwerk)
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I was six years old when Dahl's classic was first published and I remember my mother reading me the story sixty years ago - and being a chocolate fan (!), I was totally enchanted. Seven years later and the film was released with the brilliant Gene Wilder as Willie Wonka - the definitive performance for me.
How honoured I am, all these years later, to be the dedicatee to this beautiful song! Your organ arrangement is divine, Rien, and how magical the song is, transcribed onto your chosen solo stops on the glorious Marcussen Organ sample set. Just exquisite: bravo!
And I'm still wiping dry my wet eyes having been transported back to my childhood and to so many happy memories. Thank you!
Thanks so much Graham. This piece does exactly the same to me. And now my young kids love the movie. There is something enchanting to it that let you transport to another world.
Emotions pure ❤
Thanks! Nostalgia!
VERY imaginative! Nicely done!
Thanks! :-)
Very nice Rien ! Beautiful performance !
Thank you Rémi!
Very well played, Rien. The fine music to this film by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley is one of the reasons that it was so successful. I enjoyed your performance/arrangement of this magnificent song. Bravo!
Thanks a lot Paul! I love the music in this music. Typical British, warm, gentle, whimsical but at the same time never "flat" or dull. My fifth British piece this week. Tomorrow I conclude my "British composer week" with a piece from a mutual British musical friend!
Leuk om deze klassieker te horen. Mooi gespeeld Rien!
Dank Nils! Jeugd sentiment!
Very nice organ transcription, nice performance.
Thanks Alberto!
Beautiful music Rien 🎹
Thank you Lluis!
Nice performance, well done Rien!
Thanks Jan! Nostalgia!
Absolutely delicious ! Bravo !
Thanks! :-)
I don't know the movie, but this (your) music takes me in an other world ...
Thanks! You got to see the movie. It’s so beautiful. :-)
@@RienSchalkwijk But ... where can I find it?
@@intermezzo-musikalischestr2987it’s available on all kinds of streaming networks.
Awesome!
It's a really beautiful and wonderful arrangement~ It feels like I'm in a fairyland~
By the way, I recorded your Meditation on “Old Hundredth” today in my new studio! It’s a very gracious piece!
I'll upload it tomorrow!
Have a good weekend! Rien😀😀😀
Hi Clara! Thank you so much! Looking forward to your piece tomorrow!
A very nice arrangement and I much prefer the original movie to the new one ❤
Thanks buddy! Good luck with todays preparations for tomorrow!
Sehr schön vorgetragen Rien, ich kenne den Film nicht...😊
Danke! Der Film liegt mir sehr am Herzen. Aber ich denke, dass es in Deutschland weniger bekannt ist.