May 31st, 2009
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Rhapsody in Blue — Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
George Gershwin, composer

  1. This is one of my favorite pieces of music ever written.
  2. It’s 18 minutes long.
  3. If you actually listen to the entire thing, email me.
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    Have loved this song since I was little.
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    Are you for realz? That ain’t no oboe, it’s a clarinet!!!
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    In the first 5 seconds, when the clarinet* goes way up, it sounds exactly like a subway train taking off.
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    an immortal and truly American piece of music. i didn’t know Gershwin’s orchestral work had so many fans on Tumblr. has...
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  17. isay reblogged this from shorterexcerpts and added:
    An American in Paris last week, Rhapsody in Blue this. Gershwin is mighty fine.
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    Another great song for traversing
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