I’m wondering, what is the orchestral piece that plays during commercials for beef?
Rodeo by Aaron Copland.
Specifically, the Hoe Down from Rodeo.
And it is pronounced like Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills not like the cowboy sport.
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Even more specifically, Hoe-Down is the fourth movement of Rodeo.
And it was composed on a Tuesday.
Interestingly enough, Mr. Copland had had beef for lunch before settling down to work that Tuesday afternoon.
Coincidence? You be the judge.
Another interesting fact…Aaron Copeland is Stuart Copeland’s (of The Police) father.
Only if, by “fact”, you mean something that’s not true (though Stewart’s father was pretty cool in his own way).
Wait wait wait. I remember hearing somewhere, specifically, that the instrumental music in the beef commercials was Napoleon’s (Bonaparte) Retreat. Unless the background music has changed since then?
If I was hoodwinked, then is there any connection between Rodeo and Retreat?
More specifically still, it’s part of the complete ballet score, and it’s the last of the Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
And kindly note the correct spelling: Aaron Copland.
NOT “Copeland.”
I know a few years ago, they used the overture from Bizet’s Carmen in a beef commercial. When I saw this thread title, that’s what came to mind.
I obviously haven’t been paying attention to recent beef commercials. In any case, however, it seems like they’ve used different instrumental pieces over the years.
Fun fact: BEEF his hexadecimal for 48879.
Fun fact: BEEF is hexadecimal for 48879.
Kosher beef.
Yep. According to this site:
Not unlike the way Copland “borrowed” the Shaker tune Simple Gifts for Appalachian Spring. Furthermore, I believe it was his sister Esther’s pastrami sandwich he had for lunch that day.
It doubly unlikely Stewart was Aaron’s son, since Aaron Copland was gay – and quite happy with the fact.
He might have come out of the closet later in life, but when he was young, he got married to have a “beard”.
His widow? Clara Peller.
They’ve been using Hoe Down for well over a decade. Sweet Jesus I hope never have to play this piece again. Over the years, I’ve played the first violin, second violin, and viola parts, all in different orchestras. The first time I played it was probably 1992 or 1993 (high school orchestra), and it was known as “the beef song” then too.