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'''The Entertainer''' is a [[1902]] piano [[ragtime|rag]] by [[Scott Joplin]] which was later used as the theme music for the [[1973]] motion picture, ''[[The Sting]]''. The music was adapted for the film by [[Marvin Hamlisch]]. [[Irony|Ironically]], [[Scott Joplin]]'s [[ragtime]] music was no longer popular during the [[1930]]s, which is the time period the film is set in. |
'''The Entertainer''' is a [[1902]] piano [[ragtime|rag]] by [[Scott Joplin]] which was later used as the theme music for the [[1973]] motion picture, ''[[The Sting]]''. The music was adapted for the film by [[Marvin Hamlisch]]. [[Irony|Ironically]], [[Scott Joplin]]'s [[ragtime]] music was no longer popular during the [[1930]]s, which is the time period the film is set in. |
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The link below is the full performance of ''The Entertainer'' as a [[MIDI]] file. It can be downloaded and played on a desktop computer (use ''“Save Link As...”'' or ''“Download Link As...”'' in your browser). This rendition is played with a light, fast swing rhythm and embellished with a little [[stride piano]]. |
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*[[Media:The Entertainer -MIDI Format 1-.mid|The Entertainer.mid]] ([[:Image:The Entertainer -MIDI Format 1-.mid|file description page]]) |
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"The Entertainer" has become synonymous with the [[parlour game]] [[snooker]]. The tune is often played to accompany montages of this exciting game on [[BBC]] [[television]]. Top snooker champion [[Steve Davis]] listens to "The Entertainer" before an important match to get himself into the desired state of mind. |
"The Entertainer" has become synonymous with the [[parlour game]] [[snooker]]. The tune is often played to accompany montages of this exciting game on [[BBC]] [[television]]. Top snooker champion [[Steve Davis]] listens to "The Entertainer" before an important match to get himself into the desired state of mind. |
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Revision as of 12:19, 6 March 2006
The Entertainer is a 1902 piano rag by Scott Joplin which was later used as the theme music for the 1973 motion picture, The Sting. The music was adapted for the film by Marvin Hamlisch. Ironically, Scott Joplin's ragtime music was no longer popular during the 1930s, which is the time period the film is set in.
The link below is the full performance of The Entertainer as a MIDI file. It can be downloaded and played on a desktop computer (use “Save Link As...” or “Download Link As...” in your browser). This rendition is played with a light, fast swing rhythm and embellished with a little stride piano.
"The Entertainer" has become synonymous with the parlour game snooker. The tune is often played to accompany montages of this exciting game on BBC television. Top snooker champion Steve Davis listens to "The Entertainer" before an important match to get himself into the desired state of mind.
External link
- The Entertainer at the Mutopia Project (musical transcription and MIDI file)
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