The Final Countdown

Composed by
Joey Tempest
Arranged by
Chris Wilcox
Price
£ 20.00 

The Final Countdown is a song by Swedish rock band Europe, that was released in 1986. Written by Joey Tempest, with lyrics inspired by David Bowie's Space Oddity. Originally made to just be a concert opener, it is the first single and title track from the band's third studio album.

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  • For Conductors, Teachers and/or Students
  • Percussion Backing Tracks to accompany Superbrass Educational Material
  • Backing Tracks are Free to Download
  • We always use 4 bars of Introduction before each tune starts (unless otherwise stated)
  • Turn your Practice into a Performance and have fun !
  • Part A – Trumpet / Cornet in Bb
  • Part B – Trumpet / Cornet in Bb
  • Part C – French Horn (or Tenor Horn)
  • Part D – Trombone 1 (or Baritone/Euphonium 1)
  • Part E - Tuba (or Trombone 2 or Baritone/Euphonium 2)
  • Drum Kit

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Description

5 Part Pops for Brass is part of a new collection of Pop inspired arrangements for Brass Quintet arranged by Chris Wilcox.

We hope this repertoire will prompt a growing inquisitiveness for young brass players, and was created with a brass club or gathering in mind.

All transposed parts are included..

The Final Countdown became an instant success and is commonly regarded as the band's most popular and recognizable song reaching number one in 25 countries, including the UK and where it was certified gold, selling more than 15 million copies. The song was based on a keyboard riff which Joey Tempest had written, in 1981 on a Korg Poly six keyboard which he had borrowed. The Final Countdown was played at the 1988 Summer Olympics and was used as the ring tone in hundreds of thousands of mobile phones across the world. Rolf Magnus Joakim Larsson (born August 1963), known professionally as Joey Tempest, is a Swedish singer, best known as the lead singer and main songwriter of the rock band Europe. He has written hits which include The Final Countdown, Rock the Night, Cherokee and Superstitious. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, when he was eight years old, Larsson would sit in front of the television and/or radio with a tape recorder and try to capture songs from the UK and the USA that he liked and listen to them over and over again. He learned how to play the piano and a friend of his father's taught him three chords (A, D and E) on his sister's acoustic guitar. His biggest influences are the rock bands, Thin Lizzy and Led Zeppelin.

“One of the finest brass ensemble recordings that has ever come my way.”

Rodney Newton
Composer, arranger and music journalist

"Who but the best professionals could live up to this ?... Everything about this disc is to be recommended, the recording is crystal clear and the playing and arranging of the first water”

Dr. Paul Sarcich
www.mvdaily.com

“The arrangements all sound fresh, and the playing is beyond reproach.”

Dr. Gavin Dixon
Classical CD Reviews

“Just wanted to give a general shout-out to SUPERBRASS - who are truly super-bad; for my money, one of the most exciting large brass ensembles EVER.”

Rex Richardson
International Trumpet Soloist

“Just wanted to give a general shout-out to SUPERBRASS - who are truly super-bad; for my money, one of the most exciting large brass ensembles EVER.”

Rex Richardson
International Trumpet Soloist

“An absorbing selection of refined choices and inspirational highlights. Marvellous."

Keith Ames
The Musician (MU)

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