What is the Name of this Italian Opera-esque Song?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying an Italian opera-esque song that features two female voices harmonizing with minimal lyrics, often used in commercials to evoke a sense of paradise. Participants explore various suggestions and references related to the song.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the song as having no words, only "ahh-ahh-ahhs," and seeks suggestions for its title.
  • Another participant humorously suggests "Baa Baa Black Sheep" as a possible answer.
  • A participant provides links to MIDI files of Leo Delibes' "Flower Duet," suggesting it may be the song in question.
  • One participant confirms that "Flower Duet" is indeed the song they were looking for and requests recommendations for a CD featuring it.
  • Another participant humorously comments on Rod Stewart's singing abilities in relation to a potential CD.
  • A participant speculates that Guns N' Roses or Metallica may have covered the song, while another suggests it might be a Michael Bolton original.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that "Flower Duet" is the song being sought, but there are competing claims regarding covers and interpretations by various artists, which remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes humorous and speculative comments that may not directly relate to the original inquiry about the song.

eNtRopY
This is going to be a difficult question for people to answer. I'm looking for the name of an Italian-opera-esque song. It is commonly used for commercials when advertisers want to express the idea of paradise in a comical way. Basically it consists of two female voices harmonizing. There really aren't any words... just many ahh-ahh-ahhs. Could somebody give me some names of songs that might fit this description?

eNtRopY
 
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Baa Baa black sheep?
 
To listen on your speakers, use the link below and search down to these two MIDI file links:

DELIBES, Leo (1836-91); Fr. [18 files]
Lakmé
[MIDI] Flower Duet [4:06] (G.Pollen)
[MIDI] Flower Duet [1:07] For 2 oboes and piano (S.T.Chambers)

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The Bell Song from the same opera is a different piece.
 
Yes, that's it... the Flower Duet! Thanks, you kids are awesome!

Now, can someone recommend a good CD to buy that has this song recorded... maybe by a famous singer?

Thanks.

eNtRopY
 
Rod stewart wails at the top of his voice to songs that he can't sing

i think its a cd. it shoud be. it would be funny. especially if every copy bought took 5 minutes of rod stewarts life.
 
I'm sure Guns N' Roses did a cover of it or maybe it was Metallica but whoever it was definitely worth looking out for was a very good version.
 
Originally posted by Andy
I'm sure Guns N' Roses did a cover of it or maybe it was Metallica

No, I think it was actually another Michael Bolton original.

eNtRopY
 

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