Hello all and welcome to yet another fabulous week of music! I hope that all of you have done some homework of your own and taken the time to figure out that the Academy Awards were aired this evening, March 7th, 2010! The Academy Awards are one of my most favorite and beloved times of the year. The films, the actors and actresses, the fashion, and most importantly the MUSIC all aids in combining one of the best nights of television. It is amazing that even though the Academy Awards is meant to honor great films that have had countless hours of retakes, editing, and changes, the show is always performed live and always has live entertainment. The actors, actresses and announcers alike all take joy in watching live performances of entertainers not that different from themselves except of course for the stage and the camera. Not only do the stars love to take part in this live show so do millions of viewers from across the globe. Part of the intrigue of course is the mystery of what film will win Best Pictures, and some is the great fashion one sees on the red carpet but it is also the amazing sound and music that accompanies this great show.
Music has been a crucial part of the show for years, not only are there nominees that are honored each year for Best Musical Score or Sound, the music of the Academy Awards itself has stolen the hearts of many. The Academy Awards anthem that is often times used in a way that is far less conventional, yet keeps the show moving, is one of my favorites. When a recipient’s speech has reached that limit, the ever tried and true Academy Awards anthem will begin to blare over the acceptors speech, hinting that their time is up. Often times, however, this just becomes a yelling match between the soundmen playing the anthem and the person receiving the award and becomes quite comical. Not only is there the promise of a lingering recipient or two there is always something special when presenting the different scores from each film. This is another one of my favorite moments from the awards. This year the presentation was wonderful to witness. Sections of each score were joined together for one long overture and then joined with wonderful choreography. The dancers and each dance itself was a reflection of not only the music, but also the film that the music is a part of. The dancers were wonderful as was the music.
If you did not get the opportunity to watch the show tonight be sure to check out the link to a video below! There is wonderful music around us daily! Be sure to never let it pass you by!
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