Difference between revisions of "164 - Carry On Wayward Son"
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=About the song= | =About the song= | ||
| − | Arranged by Michael Sweeney | + | Written by Kerry Livgren.<br> |
| + | Arranged by Michael Sweeney.<br> | ||
| + | Originally recorded by Kansas. | ||
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=Instrumentation requirements= | =Instrumentation requirements= | ||
This song needs at least 4 or 5 trumpets, with at least two on first. | This song needs at least 4 or 5 trumpets, with at least two on first. | ||
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=Roadmap= | =Roadmap= | ||
To better match the original recording, the song starts with a trumpet soli (the original starts with 8 measures a cappella). The trumpets start at measure 26 and play through the end of measure 32, then there is a measure of drums, then the song starts back at measure 1. From there, it is played as written. | To better match the original recording, the song starts with a trumpet soli (the original starts with 8 measures a cappella). The trumpets start at measure 26 and play through the end of measure 32, then there is a measure of drums, then the song starts back at measure 1. From there, it is played as written. | ||
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| + | =Other's Recordings= | ||
| + | [http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q1wEj6ow3cQ YouTube Video - Kansas] | ||
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=History= | =History= | ||
| − | This | + | This song was introduced by [[conductor]] [[Ray Kim]] in 1996. It has since been a long-standing staple of the band. It will likely never be retired. |
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| + | {{Recording | ||
| + | |titlecolor=red| | ||
| + | |nameofrecording=America's Pep Band (album) | ||
| + | |prevtrack=[[Mexican Cheer|7. Mexican Cheer]] | ||
| + | |curtrack=8. Carry on Wayward Son | ||
| + | |nexttrack=[[162 - Final Countdown|9. Final Countdown]]}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Recording | ||
| + | |titlecolor=black | ||
| + | |nameofrecording=Pep Band 2006 CD | ||
| + | |prevtrack=[[078 - The Star Spangled Banner|3. The Star Spangled Banner]] | ||
| + | |curtrack=4. Carry on Wayward Son | ||
| + | |nexttrack=[[425 - I'm a Believer|5. I'm a Believer]]}} | ||
| − | [[ | + | {{Recording |
| + | |titlecolor=white | ||
| + | |nameofrecording=Live in Québec 2008 | ||
| + | |prevtrack=5. Anthems ([[078 - The Star Spangled Banner|The Star Spangled Banner]] and [[054 - O Canada|O Canada]]) | ||
| + | |curtrack=6. Carry on Wayward Son | ||
| + | |nexttrack=[[387 - Children of Sanchez|7. Children of Sanchez]]}} | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Songs]] |
| + | [[Category:Active Songs (1996-2003)]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Active Songs (2003-2006)]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Active Songs (2006-2009)]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Active Songs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Recorded Songs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:43, September 1, 2009
About the song
Written by Kerry Livgren.
Arranged by Michael Sweeney.
Originally recorded by Kansas.
Instrumentation requirements
This song needs at least 4 or 5 trumpets, with at least two on first.
Roadmap
To better match the original recording, the song starts with a trumpet soli (the original starts with 8 measures a cappella). The trumpets start at measure 26 and play through the end of measure 32, then there is a measure of drums, then the song starts back at measure 1. From there, it is played as written.
Other's Recordings
History
This song was introduced by conductor Ray Kim in 1996. It has since been a long-standing staple of the band. It will likely never be retired.
| America's Pep Band (album) | ||
| Previous track | Current track | Next track |
| 7. Mexican Cheer | 8. Carry on Wayward Son | 9. Final Countdown |
| Pep Band 2006 CD | ||
| Previous track | Current track | Next track |
| 3. The Star Spangled Banner | 4. Carry on Wayward Son | 5. I'm a Believer |
| Live in Québec 2008 | ||
| Previous track | Current track | Next track |
| 5. Anthems (The Star Spangled Banner and O Canada) | 6. Carry on Wayward Son | 7. Children of Sanchez |