November 02, 2006
Think of the phrase "circus music". What's the first tune that comes to mind? Undoubtedly, you thought of this piece: "Entrance of the Gladiators".
Entrance of the gladiators? You don't believe me? Listen to a MIDI of the tune first. That's the one you were thinking of, right? It is the "circus music" or the "clown music" (much like Jean Reno is the "French guy").
Written by the Czech composer Julius Fučík, "Entrance of the Gladiators" was originally written as a military march. Its original title and composer has faded into obscurity as people all over the world have become accustomed to associating the tune (particularly the first third of the song) with circuses and clowns. Nobody knows what could have led to this tragedy. Rather ironic considering that Fučík (left) looks like he could have made an awesome ringmaster with that mustache of his.
The next time you hear the tune, remember the title. Entrance of the Gladiators.
Entrance of the gladiators? You don't believe me? Listen to a MIDI of the tune first. That's the one you were thinking of, right? It is the "circus music" or the "clown music" (much like Jean Reno is the "French guy").
Written by the Czech composer Julius Fučík, "Entrance of the Gladiators" was originally written as a military march. Its original title and composer has faded into obscurity as people all over the world have become accustomed to associating the tune (particularly the first third of the song) with circuses and clowns. Nobody knows what could have led to this tragedy. Rather ironic considering that Fučík (left) looks like he could have made an awesome ringmaster with that mustache of his.The next time you hear the tune, remember the title. Entrance of the Gladiators.
Labels: circus, classical music, music
