The Golden West

Level: Medium
Time: 7:20

“The Golden West” transports audiences to the rugged, legendary landscapes of the American West. Opening with the iconic Ecstasy of Gold, the show brings a powerful blend of modern and classic sounds, moving through Texas Hold Em by Beyoncé and the haunting duet Exile. A focused percussion feature in Magnificent 7 brings rhythmic intensity before a reprise of Ecstasy of Gold closes the performance with grandeur. With bold musical contrasts and rich textures, The Golden West is a tribute to the spirit of adventure and timeless allure of the West.

Selections

  • The Ecstasy of Gold - Ennio
  • Texas Hold Em' - Beyonce
  • Exile - Taylor Swift and Bon Iver
  • The Magnificent Seven - Elmer Bernstein
The Golden West

About Chris Creswell

Chris Crewsell

Chris Creswell is an accomplished trombonist, composer, visual designer and educator currently living in his hometown of Jacksonville, FL. Chris has enjoyed the privilege of performing and recording with many of today’s top pop and jazz artist including Mariah Carey, John Pizzarelli, Maceo Parker, Tom Kubis, Arturo Sandoval, and many more. Learn More...

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