I have a lot of rituals when it comes to cooking but setting the mood via music has never occurred to me until now. Gonna swap out Ted Lasso for Copeland when I grill next!
I'm so glad someone else noticed this. I had the same band teacher for seven years, from middle school through high school. He conducted us through more concerts and performances than I can remember, and was one of the best teachers I ever had. That level of mutual trust and respect is a wonderful thing.
I'm an Irish citizen living in America teaching a university course titled 'Irish America: People and Place', and I use this piece in one of my sessions. Copland was, of course, not Irish; his parents were Lithuanian Jewish immigrants, but he was one of a number of composers in the early-mid 20th century writing music that was designed to be distinctly 'American' in character, rather that imitating European styles. It's why I like to say that everything Copland wrote sounds like a National Park:-) So... why do I use this piece in a class about Irish America? Listen to the strings at 1:14 and (really) 1:35. Copland draws brilliantly on Irish and Scottish fiddle techniques for 'Hoe-Down's' quintessentially 'American' signature hook. Simply put, in my opinion, 1:35 of Aaron Copland's 'Hoe-Down' is the *precise* moment when the Irish became American:-)
Copland didn't quite write this. He lifted it from a couple sources and pasted it together. Listen to William H Stepp's recording of Bonaparte's Retreat to hear where Copland got the melody. How much you want to bet that Stepp didn't make a dime from Copland's success?
@@harperstone4009 Using already existing folktunes for orchestral composition is common practice, especially for these kinds of works meant to evoke a national/regional identity. Another example would be Upsala-rapsodi by Hugo Alfven, a song specifically about the city of Uppsala (two Ps in modern spelling) in Sweden which incorporates many classic pieces related to student-life of that city; most of those works are even by other composers rather than folk songs. It's not like Copland and Alfven were "stealing" these bits and hoping to get away with it, rather, these pieces are homages to them and the culture they represent, and might arguably serve to expose these works to a broader audience. Stepp's recording is also made for Library of Congress, which I'm guessing means that essentially it's for public use anyway. Furthermore, it wasn't even Copland's idea to incorporate the melody, he was hired to compose by the choreographer for the original ballet, and she requested the use of this melody.
It sounds like Copland took every soundtrack from the best western/cowboy movies and mashed them together into one glorious piece. I love it. My university orchestra is playing this and I'm so excited.
@@DavidAmbrose7 - Copland lived from 1900-1990. He was in his late 20s when talkies came out. "Rodeo" came out in 1942. John Wayne was a household name by then.
Apparently Copland lifted a lot of it from a recording of a tune called "Bonaparte's Retreat" The recording was made at a ,fiddle contest in Berea Kentucky some time between 1915 and 1920.
Copeland's influence for producing Rodeo came directly from his staying the month before in Argentina at the home of composer Ginasteria as he completed Estancia. Some riffs are identical but it was more of the Gaucho influence than plagiarism. Ginasteria's cowboy/western take on Estancia reflects the culture of cattle and horsemen still prevalent in Argentina today. Copeland transposed the theme to depict the American West.
I played cymbals for a marching band version of this piece for my district marching festival recently, and the judges' report that my band director got said that this song and the percussion flares (visuals) were the main reason that we got a 1 and not a 2. This is such a great song and I hope that anyone who hears it feels the same happiness I do.
Played this freshman year of high school and I remember it being SO HARD because of how fast it is!! We slowed it down significantly too hahaha. Such a beautiful piece!!
If you think this version is fast, check this one out. The conductor was a sadist or had other places to be that night (or both). The musicians look like they’re hostages. They play the piece in just 2 minutes 40 seconds. ruclips.net/video/Un0BCd3Kb3I/видео.htmlsi=gjbtmeRjp1rEsTNX
Isn't this the embodiment of what makes our continent great? A proud Canadian who's also proudly an American. Why are so many Canadians averse to that? Our continent is one of the most if not most amazing continents on earth. I wouldn't want to be born on any other continent than here. We're so blessed with one of the most beautiful lands on earth with such great abundance & beauty.
As a Canadian I can say that I am proud of my continent. Don’t assume Canadians don’t care. You must be from Toronto. Remember that Canada is much more than Toronto. Furthermore the Canadians and the Americans that are more patriotic live in the smaller rural towns not the big mega cities of the east and west coasts. Think of the Midwest in the us and the Prairies in Canada. Trust me go visit the prairies and the Atlantic provinces and you’ll see what I mean. Go visit the east coast of us to the big cities and no one will care or appreciate our great continent and heritage.
Spike Lee's movie "He Got Game" introduced me to this ,also "John Henry" was the music for the beginning of the movie as well, it just fit so perfectly with basketball
Some music makes me cry and thankful to be alive. A true classic. These young people should be very proud. I wish the conductor showed a bit more enthusiasm.
They did a great job👍 There is something I’ve noticed about this particular tune though. Bigger, fancier orchestras, with....celebrity, or more formal conductors, somehow squeeze a little of the “vibe” of this tune out of it. Can’t put my finger on it, but I’ve seen it lots of times.
When an ensemble is basically competent to play a piece of music but is slightly struggling with its difficulty level, that can have the effect of energizing the players and producing a more exciting performance. For that reason, the renowned band conductor Thomas Everett used to rehearse pieces just slightly below his desired tempo, and then take them up to full speed for the first time at the concert.
This piece sticks in my mind because of that unique sound they get out of the violins. I wish I knew what exactly was going on to get that sound because you don't hear it used in any other songs (that I can think of). It's that sound that's at the start of the motif that makes me think of a turkey gobble. See 1:05.
I it harkens back to the Appalachian tradition of “fiddling”, in which two strings are often played at the same time, but I’m no expert. Anyone else care to hazard a guess?
Sam Elliot voiceover: Whether it's on a sandwich, served medium rare on a plate, or served in a flour tortilla, you can always count on quality when you serve it on the table. *Beef. **_It's what's for dinner!_*
Two things on this great rendition: 1) At 3:26 the Double Basses are having a whale of a time! 2) Per 2:20 I have to support an orchestra with no fewer than 5 bassoons
Yes, and the dark-haired girl on the violin at 3:28 looks like she's having a ball with it. That's what making music should do. It should be fun and enjoyable.
Man this song is a beast. So much so that I once resorted to playing nothing but straight G notes, while performing this in a big marching band competition. I could either march well and hit all my marks, or play the notes faithfully - but not both!
Michael T.T. murders it...well, yea! The orchestra: aggressive, hard, gorgeous on the downbeat! At 3.00 minutes or thereabouts: the trombonist stands up and tears it.... I was a little blue earlier... But a dose of this and Mr. Copland's "The Red Pony" took care of that nonsense! Thank you so much!!!
MTT having a good day, raising his arms all the way above midriff level. Even conducting, sometimes. (Sorry, I've watched him make 'meh' performances out of too many pieces, and these performers could just as soon have done an encore type piece like this perfectly with their eyes closed)
Anyone, please reply! I have a question, I am not attempting to troll or be negative in any way. Does anyone else believe that an orchestra could perform just as well without a conductor? The musicians I see all have their eyes on their score sheets. But the conductor receives all the praise, members of the audience shower them with flowers and applause. It doesn't seem fair to me, I believe the musicians should get the credit for a good performance not necessarily the conductor. It's just an opinion but I'd like to hear what YOU think.
Without a conductor, one of the musicians would have to be leader to tell the others when to start and keep the beat. I believe conductor spends a lot of time fine tuning the performance, arranging the music, selecting musicians, coaching them during rehearsal.
Conductors are responsible for every individual musician keeping time with each other. Like you said, everyone is largely focusing on their sheet music, and not looking side to side. But, every so often, they can and do look straight ahead. When they do, they're seeing the conductor so they know where they should be lining up with everyone else's parts in the piece. Musicians can't waste their time looking in every direction to check for their cue. It's easier to just look in one place for the same metronome everyone else is following. Performing in any large musical group where everyone is playing different parts, it's easy to get lost in the noise and lose all sense of your placement in the chaos. A conductor helps form a sort of lightning rod in the chaos, or serving as a north star for every performing musician to know what cues to look for and what time to keep.
Nailed it. Even got the musicians to holler and whistle at the crescendo, which really makes Hoedown special.
I get very disappointed by Hoedown performances that skip the hollering!
That’s part of the composition. Wouldn’t be right without it.
Currently cooking steak on the grill, so playing this just felt right
Beef, it’s what’s for dinner
I'll be right over🤣
Better eat your steak while we can still get it. Once they start taxing cattle for farting we may not be able to get it anymore.
You're all TV addicts
I have a lot of rituals when it comes to cooking but setting the mood via music has never occurred to me until now. Gonna swap out Ted Lasso for Copeland when I grill next!
I love that conducting!! It felt like he trusted the orchestra to perform and fully express the piece independently.
Absolutely.
I'm so glad someone else noticed this.
I had the same band teacher for seven years, from middle school through high school. He conducted us through more concerts and performances than I can remember, and was one of the best teachers I ever had.
That level of mutual trust and respect is a wonderful thing.
I saw that too
He was just standing there like "Y'all do your thing. I'm here if you need me."
@@creativehorsequeen Absolutely right. He was great.
I'm an Irish citizen living in America teaching a university course titled 'Irish America: People and Place', and I use this piece in one of my sessions. Copland was, of course, not Irish; his parents were Lithuanian Jewish immigrants, but he was one of a number of composers in the early-mid 20th century writing music that was designed to be distinctly 'American' in character, rather that imitating European styles. It's why I like to say that everything Copland wrote sounds like a National Park:-) So... why do I use this piece in a class about Irish America? Listen to the strings at 1:14 and (really) 1:35. Copland draws brilliantly on Irish and Scottish fiddle techniques for 'Hoe-Down's' quintessentially 'American' signature hook. Simply put, in my opinion, 1:35 of Aaron Copland's 'Hoe-Down' is the *precise* moment when the Irish became American:-)
Copland wrote this and captured the exact spirit of the great American pioneers.
😊😊I’m very pleased to know I’m not the only one that loves the song but when last did you play it
Copland didn't quite write this. He lifted it from a couple sources and pasted it together. Listen to William H Stepp's recording of Bonaparte's Retreat to hear where Copland got the melody. How much you want to bet that Stepp didn't make a dime from Copland's success?
@@harperstone4009 Using already existing folktunes for orchestral composition is common practice, especially for these kinds of works meant to evoke a national/regional identity. Another example would be Upsala-rapsodi by Hugo Alfven, a song specifically about the city of Uppsala (two Ps in modern spelling) in Sweden which incorporates many classic pieces related to student-life of that city; most of those works are even by other composers rather than folk songs. It's not like Copland and Alfven were "stealing" these bits and hoping to get away with it, rather, these pieces are homages to them and the culture they represent, and might arguably serve to expose these works to a broader audience. Stepp's recording is also made for Library of Congress, which I'm guessing means that essentially it's for public use anyway. Furthermore, it wasn't even Copland's idea to incorporate the melody, he was hired to compose by the choreographer for the original ballet, and she requested the use of this melody.
@@Benjamin_Kraftget out of here with your facts! Never knew that history of one of my fav songs, and I’m glad to have learned it!
I just love this piece. it's just so "American" imo
That's what Copland wanted
Yes, it is 🇺🇸
Copland IS America 🇺🇸
And yet there's a bit of Irish in it.
It sounds like Copland took every soundtrack from the best western/cowboy movies and mashed them together into one glorious piece. I love it. My university orchestra is playing this and I'm so excited.
Every western and cowboy movie used his music. He was alive in the early 1900s his work predates movies 😂😂
@@DavidAmbrose7 - Copland lived from 1900-1990. He was in his late 20s when talkies came out. "Rodeo" came out in 1942. John Wayne was a household name by then.
Wondering what university
Apparently Copland lifted a lot of it from a recording of a tune called "Bonaparte's Retreat"
The recording was made at a ,fiddle contest in Berea Kentucky some time between 1915 and 1920.
Copeland's influence for producing Rodeo came directly from his staying the month before in Argentina at the home of composer Ginasteria as he completed Estancia. Some riffs are identical but it was more of the Gaucho influence than plagiarism. Ginasteria's cowboy/western take on Estancia reflects the culture of cattle and horsemen still prevalent in Argentina today. Copeland transposed the theme to depict the American West.
This restores my faith in today's American youth.
An extraordinarily lively, sensitive, and moving performance of this beloved piece.
You can see the pride in the conductor's face, and rightly so.
Also, whose children are these? They're absolutely amazing, and so are you, parents 💕
I played cymbals for a marching band version of this piece for my district marching festival recently, and the judges' report that my band director got said that this song and the percussion flares (visuals) were the main reason that we got a 1 and not a 2. This is such a great song and I hope that anyone who hears it feels the same happiness I do.
So THATS what this song is called!
Did you think it was called “Beef, it’s what’s for dinner”?
@@samdiego1965 *yes*
just came here to find it out too ! This is also by way the best performance I've ever heard of this piece "Hoe-Down" too
Yeah its a neat little piece
Few renditions make me smile: these kids did. Spirited, talented and wow. Fun. Thank you for bringing their joy to us all
Every one of us who grew up in the 90s remember that this song told us that beef was what was for dinner
2002 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony - That' s what this song reminds me of.
Why didn't they stop before the last three notes to declare "BEEF, it's what's for dinner."?
My college orchestra did this and got a standing ovation!
Corny yet epic idea :)
Might offend the vegans in the crowd 😬. Gotta be careful nowadays…but I would love it!! 😁
@@dansmodacct That would be a strange thing to be offended by, even for vegans.
That was a GENIUS campaign! To this day, hearing this piece makes me want a nice juicy steak.
Wow. What a lively, energetic performance! Feel waaay better after that!!!!
3:19 bassoon lady rockin' out. :D
Saw the NY Philharmonic play this in Central Park...it's a remarkable, exhilarating piece.
Such a masterful performance. Just nailed it!
1:12 chills, every time
GOOSEBUMPS! Thank you for this!
The girl/woman who did that trombone solo is tied with the main theme.
B E E F O V E R L O A D
I can hear Robert Mitchum’s voice now!😀
Noooo!! Don’t you even dare start clapping 2:41
A most impressive performance by young people led by their director. Fantastic!
Played this freshman year of high school and I remember it being SO HARD because of how fast it is!! We slowed it down significantly too hahaha. Such a beautiful piece!!
If you think this version is fast, check this one out. The conductor was a sadist or had other places to be that night (or both). The musicians look like they’re hostages. They play the piece in just 2 minutes 40 seconds. ruclips.net/video/Un0BCd3Kb3I/видео.htmlsi=gjbtmeRjp1rEsTNX
Sounds like the prairie of America
Isn't this the embodiment of what makes our continent great? A proud Canadian who's also proudly an American. Why are so many Canadians averse to that? Our continent is one of the most if not most amazing continents on earth. I wouldn't want to be born on any other continent than here. We're so blessed with one of the most beautiful lands on earth with such great abundance & beauty.
As a Canadian I can say that I am proud of my continent. Don’t assume Canadians don’t care. You must be from Toronto. Remember that Canada is much more than Toronto. Furthermore the Canadians and the Americans that are more patriotic live in the smaller rural towns not the big mega cities of the east and west coasts. Think of the Midwest in the us and the Prairies in Canada. Trust me go visit the prairies and the Atlantic provinces and you’ll see what I mean. Go visit the east coast of us to the big cities and no one will care or appreciate our great continent and heritage.
Oh I’m also a dual citizen too
Spike Lee's movie "He Got Game" introduced me to this ,also "John Henry" was the music for the beginning of the movie as well, it just fit so perfectly with basketball
This is so American... Adventurous, Happy and FREE!
Amazing version of a beautiful piece of music
It’s funny how most of us know this beautiful piece as the beef it’s what’s for dinner commercial. Funny how advertising works.
I grew up in the '50s and '60s. Most of my exposure to great music came from it being used in cartoons.
And don't forget: It's what's for dinner!
BEEF!
I was so happy they used this in the commercial
@@cassiecollingsworth7407
Yum😋
Some music makes me cry and thankful to be alive. A true classic. These young people should be very proud. I wish the conductor showed a bit more enthusiasm.
What's a conductor again LOl
Happy Birthday to the Late Aaron Copland his Birth Card is Six 🕕 of Clubs! Merry Christmas ⛄🎄 Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!
Those kids were amazing! Great job!!
Song always reminds me of the US west & 4th of July!
This composition represents ALL of our move west...white, black, brown, immigrant....what a land we all get to share! I'll die for this country!
not the triangle player staring sadly at the xylophone player in envy and awe🤣😭
this sounds soo cool though
They did a great job👍
There is something I’ve noticed about this particular tune though. Bigger, fancier orchestras, with....celebrity, or more formal conductors, somehow squeeze a little of the “vibe” of this tune out of it. Can’t put my finger on it, but I’ve seen it lots of times.
When an ensemble is basically competent to play a piece of music but is slightly struggling with its difficulty level, that can have the effect of energizing the players and producing a more exciting performance.
For that reason, the renowned band conductor Thomas Everett used to rehearse pieces just slightly below his desired tempo, and then take them up to full speed for the first time at the concert.
No, it’s not just a commercial for beef
This piece sticks in my mind because of that unique sound they get out of the violins. I wish I knew what exactly was going on to get that sound because you don't hear it used in any other songs (that I can think of). It's that sound that's at the start of the motif that makes me think of a turkey gobble. See 1:05.
I it harkens back to the Appalachian tradition of “fiddling”, in which two strings are often played at the same time, but I’m no expert. Anyone else care to hazard a guess?
@@mikezimmermann89 I would agree with this assessment 🎻
Sam Elliot voiceover: Whether it's on a sandwich, served medium rare on a plate, or served in a flour tortilla, you can always count on quality when you serve it on the table.
*Beef. **_It's what's for dinner!_*
Wonderful! Listening on the 4th of July! Better than a hot dog!
Even with MTT conducting in his too understated manner, it's STILL 'Rodeo' By A. C.!!
I first heard this on Disneyland Paris' Mickey's Halloween Celebration Parade show stop, been finding it for many years and I call it a success! ❤️
I first heard this when my girlfriend bought me te album "Trilogy" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
Fantastic performance of a wonderful piece of music !!!
just love this its like im in the kitchen and on the tv there is a western and im missing something
20th century - the ultimate hoedown.
21st century - Beef, it's what's for dinner!
Excellent performance 👏
I'm always so impressed with the musical talent of great orchestras.. Bravo.. 👏
playing snare drum on this piece is so, so fun! Love me some Copland!
This is what American frontier spirit and rugged exceptionalism sounds like, to me anyhow.
Up loud and dancing. It makes me smile this. Gives me optimism.
Beautiful
bruh i remember when I was a kid and I got to meet Michael Tilson Thomas at the SF Symphony
My mind always puts this piece together with Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue as the golden pair of compositions that best represent the American spirit.
I’m going to perform that right away in the orchestra
So good, so nostalgic i caught the feels
It can never get more America than this. 🇺🇸
The third chair first violinist is wild, she deserved a higher position.
Always get me the big grin on the Asian violinists face when the whooping starts.
Two things on this great rendition:
1) At 3:26 the Double Basses are having a whale of a time!
2) Per 2:20 I have to support an orchestra with no fewer than 5 bassoons
Yes, and the dark-haired girl on the violin at 3:28 looks like she's having a ball with it. That's what making music should do. It should be fun and enjoyable.
My favourite version of this wonderful piece of music
smoke coming out of those oboe keys...glad to see youth here, gives you hope in a world of turmoil.
Someone’s parents never been to an orchestra concert 2:44
Maybe they never heard the piece before.
Fine execution, awful audience. Really, what the hell?
Indeed. It's the age of ignorance.
I once heard someone shouting BRAVADO, BRAVADO at the end of a concert.
LOL
0:12-0:13 I love the way MTT salutes with his conducting baton.
I remember playing this my senior year of high school with my marching band. ❤
Happy birthday to Aaron Copland his birthday verse is Acts 11:14 rest in peace ✌️ Merry Christmas 🎄 Blessings and hugs 🤗💞😂💘❤️💕🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Man this song is a beast. So much so that I once resorted to playing nothing but straight G notes, while performing this in a big marching band competition. I could either march well and hit all my marks, or play the notes faithfully - but not both!
“Beef, it’s what’s for dinner” great commercial
One of my favorites .❤
A very spirited rendering.
Michael T.T. murders it...well, yea!
The orchestra: aggressive, hard, gorgeous on the downbeat!
At 3.00 minutes or thereabouts: the trombonist stands up and tears it....
I was a little blue earlier... But a dose of this and Mr. Copland's
"The Red Pony" took care of that nonsense!
Thank you so much!!!
Beef - it's whats for dinner
bom bom bom
The version of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, INFORGETABLE
From "Trilogy"
That version is what got me here. So good to hear/see the original source
This song sounds like Iowa
*pauses at **3:39* Beef. It's what's for dinner. *resumes*
"BEEF, ...its what's for dinner!"
Im gonna pee Rofl!
Excellent Excellent
Genial escuchar agrupaciones juveniles, se escucha todo mucho mas brillante y vivo, se sienten las ansias en el sonido !
Suddenly I have a hankering for a medium rare kc strip
Love this🌟
Hey 😎, the kids with sneakers snuck in and played!!🤣😎😎😎
that was simply the BEST !
❤❤❤love this piece so much
MTT having a good day, raising his arms all the way above midriff level. Even conducting, sometimes. (Sorry, I've watched him make 'meh' performances out of too many pieces, and these performers could just as soon have done an encore type piece like this perfectly with their eyes closed)
Yeah, he was totally not interested. What a shame.
they make that sound great.
i love it
Beef It's What's For Dinner - Circa 1993 Commercial Brought Me Here!
Now THAT is real Americana.
Anyone, please reply! I have a question, I am not attempting to troll or be negative in any way. Does anyone else believe that an orchestra could perform just as well without a conductor? The musicians I see all have their eyes on their score sheets. But the conductor receives all the praise, members of the audience shower them with flowers and applause. It doesn't seem fair to me, I believe the musicians should get the credit for a good performance not necessarily the conductor. It's just an opinion but I'd like to hear what YOU think.
Without a conductor, one of the musicians would have to be leader to tell the others when to start and keep the beat. I believe conductor spends a lot of time fine tuning the performance, arranging the music, selecting musicians, coaching them during rehearsal.
Some orchestras HAVE performed , successfully, without a conductor. I always preferred to have a driver in front of me, needed or not.
Not in an orchestra or band, but I think it helps to have everyone focus on one person to keep time. That person is the conductor.
Conductors are responsible for every individual musician keeping time with each other. Like you said, everyone is largely focusing on their sheet music, and not looking side to side.
But, every so often, they can and do look straight ahead.
When they do, they're seeing the conductor so they know where they should be lining up with everyone else's parts in the piece.
Musicians can't waste their time looking in every direction to check for their cue. It's easier to just look in one place for the same metronome everyone else is following.
Performing in any large musical group where everyone is playing different parts, it's easy to get lost in the noise and lose all sense of your placement in the chaos.
A conductor helps form a sort of lightning rod in the chaos, or serving as a north star for every performing musician to know what cues to look for and what time to keep.
BEEF !! It's What's For Dinner
Wonderful.
And now I'm hungry....
OUTSTANDING MUSIC !💝😉
DAMMMMM-IT! As good as any big city orchestra.
A+ video!
Sound amazing!
Bravissimo !!
Beautiful.