SST Plague Orchestra? (Taking suggestions for a name)

Gert · Lieutenant Joined: Jul 24, 2003 Posts: 228

(Disclaimer: Nessysheep told me to make this post, and because I am such a GOOD FRIEND, I did.)

On my Thursday lunch break I had an idea and naturally started to ramble away about it in chat, fully expecting to have everyone roll their eyes at me. It all started when Violalover was talking about practicing her violin/viola. I play euphonium, myself, and I know a good few SSTkateers play instruments too. So I proposed that we create a long-distance orchestra that covers movie and video game scores, comprised of us nerds.

But people replied and we had ideas about recording/production programs, and who might arrange pieces...

This could be kind of neat. Or it could sound more like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpJ6anurfuw.

Which might still be worth it.

I don't have anything approaching professional equipment. Maybe I could cram into a closet and make it work.

I also don't have the time to devote to the majority of planning for this, as I am working extra hours online. Mostly, this is a brainstorming post. A fun diversion for something that may or may not ever happen.

Thoughts? Instruments or skillz to throw on to the pile?
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*EDIT*

I've never put up a poll before. Obviously I messed up and put one of my answer options as the question. Also maybe I wasn't paying very good attention. That's what happens when you're writing lecture notes at the same time.

The point is, I can't edit the poll anymore, and you don't have to vote now.

NessySheep · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 5:29 pm Post subject:

I have a cello 🎻 here and I am willing to try to record something.

Cantus67 · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 11:13 am Post subject:

As a vocalist I could probably put something together.

LadyInque · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:08 pm Post subject:

I sang once, and thus have a modicum of skill, though little time. Mostly I'm just curious to see how this thing comes together.
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Dragonel · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:14 pm Post subject:

The name should be Plague OrcheSSTra, surely?

Good idea but I am too long-in-the-tooth for taking part. Maybe I could just sit on the ground & provide the smoke effects? Wink

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607 · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 11:51 am Post subject:

Cool idea! I play piano but unless it's very easy it takes me some time to learn a piece (I can't sightread).
We also have a digital drum set and an accordion, but I don't have significant experience playing either. Razz

LadyInque · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:35 pm Post subject:

Accordion, you say? My dad played the accordion. And so does this guy:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B96jbjvlqcq/

Good on you, mate.
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Gert · Lieutenant Joined: Jul 24, 2003 Posts: 228

Ooh. More interest than expected! Does anyone have the time or energy to arrange? It doesn't have to be anything intricate.

Also: any suggestions as to source material?

(Apologies, I am underwater in work, and only occasionally surface.)

*EDIT* because I don't want to double post. It would be super hilarious to do a version of the Original Star Trek opening theme. We can have PeteC narrate. This way we can include vocalists and maybe a pianist. I also love the idea of an accordion in the mix.

NessySheep · Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 4:47 pm Post subject:

So Gert and Nessy searched and Gert found this: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/star-trek-the-inner-light-from-star-trek-the-next-generation-digital-sheet-music/21726848
Maybe you guys wanna give it a try?

DieTeeFee · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:27 am Post subject:

i used to sing in a choir so i guess i could try to contribute. if there is immense bribery involved we might even get +1 to sing too Very Happy

Dragonel · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 1:27 pm Post subject:

DieTeeFee · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:56 am Post subject:

Not feeling up to some good ol torture? Very Happy

Conductor · Ensign Joined: Jul 12, 2018 Posts: 23

Is this still relevant/serious option? #justwonderinginhonesty
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Gert · Lieutenant Joined: Jul 24, 2003 Posts: 228

elmer856 · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2020 10:53 pm Post subject:

Hey Guys,

Gert and I were chatting and I'd be willing to orchestrate and arrange something simple that everyone could play as a test run or just a let's-just-go-for-it run. Cantus, I would welcome your help with the vocalist in the room.

If that sounds good to everyone, I would need a song title and list of instruments and we can see where this leads. Smile

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