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Magical Moment 523, "Name That Tune"

As a ballet accompanist, I am always trying to expand my repertoire so the dancers don't hear my same pieces over and over. I've found that every instructor wants something different. Some prefer more classical, some prefer music from actual ballets, but most don't care what I play as long as it fits the rhythm and feel for the combination. 

One thing I enjoy doing, is taking a song I've known for years, and discovering it can have a "ballet make-over" and sound completely new. This song was like that. Because of the chord progressions, square phrasing, and 3/4 time signature, it made a perfect adagio when I slowed it way down and added some languid arpeggios. Like most of my improvisation, the result seems to be the love child of a dark, angry Russian, and Honky-tonk music. See if you can hear what song it is. I play the familiar melody about a third of the way through...


I'm sure most of you will get it, but just in case, I'll post the answer tomorrow, as well as any guesses below in the comments. :)
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You might also enjoy this video as well, where "Hotel California" becomes an intense, slow waltz:

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TexWisGirl said…
chim-chim-ery (or however you say that!) heard both the honkey tonk chick AND the dark angry russian in there. too cute!
July 12, 2011 at 9:17 PM
Amber said…
For some reason, I'm thinking something from Mary Poppins? Maybe Chim Chim Cher-ee?
It sounds beautiful, by the way.
July 12, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Dawn said…
I am the worst at Naming any Tune:(
Ask me about a runner or triathlete and then maybe...but music? I just sit back and take it in without thinking.
Isn't that awful???? I need some culture!
July 12, 2011 at 9:53 PM
Leontien said…
Beautiful!

Thanks for letting us hear that!
Leontien
July 12, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Eddie said…
It sounds like Bert from Mary Poppins. When he's sweeping.
July 12, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Birdie said…
Ag! I know the tune but I can't come up with a title.
Whatever it was I really enjoyed it. You are amazing!
July 12, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…
I didn't get the name of the tune, but I certainly enjoyed listening and watching your fingers work their magic on those keys.
July 13, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Busy Bee Suz said…
Oh my gosh....it is on the tip of my tongue. (I mean the tip of my brain???)
July 13, 2011 at 4:53 PM
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